Community Researcher - Male Aboriginal

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community-led work

Professional development

Six weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Health services for family

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress seeks a Community Researcher to design and conduct culturally responsive research, working closely with the Congress Research team. You will engage Aboriginal community members and participants to support all stages from design to data collection, analysis and knowledge translation.

The role requires Aboriginal descent, a male-specified position, and a Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with extensive ethics-heavy research expertise and

Qualifications

• Is Aboriginal descent and accepted by the Aboriginal community.
• Male-specified position; identifies as male.
• Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in research with strong ethics and data handling.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics in central Australian Aboriginal context.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research that is safe, ethical and culturally responsive.
• Engage with Aboriginal community members and research participants.
• Support all stages of research from design to data collection, analysis and knowledge translation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Education

Diploma level qualification in health, community service, social science or public health

Job description

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

• Base Salary: $94,282 - $109,941 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $116,271 - $133,969 (p.a.) *
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract
• ABORIGINAL MALE IDENTIFIED POSITION

About the role

The Community Researcher role works closely with the Congress Research team to contribute to designing and conducting research that are safe, ethical, and culturally responsive, fostering meaningful community participation. This position engages with Aboriginal community members and research participants to support all stages of research including design, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
• This position is a male-specified. Do you identify as male?
• Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, community service, social science or public health) or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience working in research, including demonstrated understanding of research ethics and integrity including the ability to handle sensitive data responsibly and adhere to ethical guidelines in all stages of research.
• High level knowledge and understanding of community dynamics and cultural considerations relevant to the central Australian Aboriginal context.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders including local community members.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations on occasions.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

*Total Effective Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

For more information on the position please contact:

Sam Moore, Research Coordinator, on

M: 0417 607 245 | E: [e-mail]

We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.