Indigenous Health Research Assistant – Remote

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation and leave loading

Up to 10 days paid culture leave ann.

Additional 3 days of leave over the X’

Lifelong learning and career dev

Progressive HR practices

Job summary

The University of New South Wales invites applications for an Identified Research Assistant position within The Kirby Institute. This part-time role (17.5 hours/week) is fixed-term until 31 May 2030, based remotely or in Sydney with culture leave provisions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

You will support EPIWATCH and First Nations health research, translate Aboriginal languages, and engage with communities under guidance from the Yandamanjang First Nations Health Research

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in the Top End languages (Warlpiri, Yolngu Matha and Kriol) and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing competing demands.
• Liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Translate Aboriginal languages in collaboration with the EPIWATCH AI team.
• Coordinate consultations to identify infectious disease outbreaks relevant to First Nations communities.
• Support research activities within the Yandamanjang First Nations Health Research Program.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent initiative

Cultural safety

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification with experience in Indigenous health research

Job description

The University of New South Wales invites applications for an Identified Research Assistant position within The Kirby Institute. This part-time role (17.5 hours/week) is fixed-term until 31 May 2030, based remotely or in Sydney with culture leave provisions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

You will support EPIWATCH and First Nations health research, translate Aboriginal languages, and engage with communities under guidance from the Yandamanjang First Nations Health Research