Senior Indigenous Research & Community Projects Officer

The University of Queensland; Dunwich; Vor Ort; AUD 97.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Queensland is seeking a Senior Project Officer at the Moreton Bay Research Station to coordinate community-led research projects and support Indigenous governance and partnerships on Minjerribah. Based at Dunwich, the role interfaces with Quandamooka Elders and community members and university researchers to ensure culturally safe and respectful research practices.

Key duties include planning, scheduling, reporting, and disseminating findings in culturally appropriate formats,

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated capability through relevant study or equivalent community-based cultural or professional experience to work effectively on environmental, research or Country-focused projects.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and community dynamics, with the ability to work in accordance with cultural protocols, community guidance, and on-Country expectations.
• Proven experience supporting project coordination, administration and reporting, with attention to accuracy, care and accountability.
• Ability to respectfully gather, interpret and share scientific and cultural data in alignment with Indigenous Data Governance principles and culturally safe research practices.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with Elders, community members and research teams.
• Confidence using digital tools such as Microsoft Office to support coordination, documentation and reporting.
• Experience working in community-based settings and managing multiple responsibilities while meeting agreed timeframes.

Aufgaben

• Coordinating and supporting multiple community-led research projects, including planning, scheduling, milestone tracking and reporting.
• Supporting culturally safe engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, Elders and community members, including meetings, workshops, yarning sessions and on Country activities.
• Collating, organising and supporting analysis of project data, and contributing to accessible reports, maps and knowledge products that meet community needs.
• Supporting clear communication and knowledge sharing between community partners and university researchers, including the return of research findings in agreed and culturally appropriate formats.

Kenntnisse

Indigenous engagement

Project coordination

Communication

Cultural knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Queensland is seeking a Senior Project Officer at the Moreton Bay Research Station to coordinate community-led research projects and support Indigenous governance and partnerships on Minjerribah. Based at Dunwich, the role interfaces with Quandamooka Elders and community members and university researchers to ensure culturally safe and respectful research practices.

Key duties include planning, scheduling, reporting, and disseminating findings in culturally appropriate formats,