Malnuda Barra Yina Research Assistant

School of Education, La Trobe University; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Indigenous Identified Allowance

Private Health Insurance discount

Job summary

La Trobe University invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant (PD-Level-A Malnuda) to support an Indigenous-led project recording family histories in the fruit-picking communities of the Goulburn Valley. The role combines community engagement, project coordination and storytelling across the Malnuda Burra Yina program.

Based at the Gabra Biik Wurruwila Wutja Research Centre in Shepparton, the position reports to the Research Steering Committee and offers opportunities for skilling

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the community and appropriate engagement with Aboriginal groups.
• Understanding of research ethics requirements and funding body obligations.
• Ability to build credible relationships with Aboriginal individuals and communities.
• Experience working with community groups in formal settings (e.g., Indigenous organisations, universities, galleries).

Responsibilities

• Support community engagement activities and storytelling across the Malnuda Burra Yina project.
• Assist with podcast production and coordinating engagement activities.
• Provide flexible project support and assist Family Facilitators and researchers.
• Work within the Gabra Biik Wurruwila Wutja Indigenous Research Centre during the project.

Skills

Community knowledge

Compliance awareness

Cultural awareness

Relationship building

Job description

• Part-Time .40FTE (2 days per week), Fixed Term 3 years
• Shepparton Campus Location
• Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation
• Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

About the position

This is an exciting project and is Indigenous led with many of the researchers being Yorta Yorta descent. The team includes up to 15 families/clans from the Goulburn Valley region. The research will record and explore the individual family history of each family/clan’s involvement in the fruit picking industry.

In addition to supporting research activities, the Research Assistant will contribute to community engagement, project coordination and storytelling activities across the Malnuda Burra Yina project. This includes supporting podcast production, assisting Family Facilitators and researchers, coordinating engagement activities, and providing flexible project support as priorities emerge throughout the life of the project.

The Research Assistant will be situated in the Gabra Biik Wurruwila Wutja Research Centre (Shepparton Campus). The Research Assistant will be directed by the Malnuda Barra Yina Research Steering Committee and reports to the Director of the Gabra Biik, Wurruwila Wutja Indigenous Research Centre.

The Research Assistant will be supported in their role with skilling up or training where required and throughout the project. Our ideal candidate needs to demonstrate they can work in a team environment and work independently and collaboratively as part of the team. The candidate needs to be organised to prioritise and meet project deadlines.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Knowledge of the community, expertise in working with community and acceptance of the Yorta Yorta community to work with families
• Acknowledge and support compliance with university policies, research ethics requirements, and funding body obligations.
• Ability to build credible relationships with Aboriginal individuals and communities, showing respect for cultural values and protocols working successfully with Yorta Yorta
• Community members in formal settings, such a Yorta Yorta organisation, a higher education organisation, a gallery, museum, or archive.

Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Position description

PD-Level-A Malnuda Research Assistant

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Indigenous Identified Allowance
• Private Health Insurance discount

Please note, this is an identified Indigenous position and in accordance with La Trobe University policies and procedures confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required as part of the application.

Only candidates with Full Working Rights and residing in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.