Research Officer – Indigenous Health & Community Engagement (Identified) – Sydney or Remote NSW

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in NSW is seeking a Research Officer for multidisciplinary health research projects focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The ideal candidate holds relevant qualifications and experience in community engagement and research. This position offers competitive remuneration and regular travel across NSW. Applications are encouraged from candidates aligned with the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous superannuation

Additional leave at the end of the year

Discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability to gather health data and support research.
• Comfortable with regular travel, primarily in NSW.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary research projects.
• Gather health data through exercise programs.
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.

Skills

Community engagement

Health or physical training experience

Building relationships with at-risk communities

Experience with research protocols

Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Ability to work independently

Valid NSW Driver Licence

Education

Degree in nursing, health, or exercise

Certificate IV in Fitness

Job description

• Identified position - role can be done in Sydney or remote NSW - regular travel to community involved. Whilst the role is ideally full time Monday to Friday we are open to consider part time arrangements
• Employment Type : Fixed Term until Aug 2027
• Remuneration : $103K to $110K (depending on experience) 17% super
• Location : NSW

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Itis home to many leadingAboriginaland Torres Strait Islander scholars who do vital work for their communities and the nation more broadly. UNSW is passionate about creating a vibrant inclusive environment where our Indigenous staff can shine. Our Indigenous Employee Network meets monthly to cultivate community and connection. We also hold regular yarning circles. We understand the importance of cultural and ceremonial responsibilities offering 10 days of cultural leave to honour these commitments.

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only and covered by the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

About the role

The Research Officer supports multidisciplinary research projects focused on codesigned health research and innovation within the Department of Indigenous Studies.

The role provides technical and research support to senior staff across a range of projects including the contribution and application of knowledge in the field of translational health research with Aboriginal people to a range of projects conducted within the Department of Indigenous Studies.

The role involves gathering health data through exercise programs and engaging participants during program delivery. You will need to travel to remote communities across NSW to collect data following tailored protocols specific to each research site.

Additional responsibilities include preparing technical reports manuscripts and grant applications; supporting ethical and governance processes; coordinating research activities to meet project timelines.

This position reports to Associate Professor Kylie Gwynne and is funded until August 2027. Candidates can be based anywhere in NSW with occasional travel to UNSWs campus as required.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who is aligned with UNSWs vision and values and who holds the following :

• Previous community engagement work and working with Indigenous community in particular
• Previous experience working in the field of health sport or physical training is desirable
• A degree in nursing health sport / exercise or a Certificate IV in Fitness would be highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in building respectful trust-based relationships with at-risk communities and marginalised groups
• Experience in supporting research - knowledge of research protocols experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones would be ideal but can be trained
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications including Microsoft Suite
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• A valid NSW Driver Licence (a personal vehicle is not required; rental vehicles will be provided when field work is required)

If you dont meet the exact criteria above but youre still keen to apply wed still love to hear from you. You will need to be comfortable with regular travel (once a week for a few days in a row sometimes depending on the task for most weeks of the year). Most of the travel will happen in NSW and occasionally in other states.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume feel free to add a cover letter as it can help to bring your resume to life (but not essential).

Applications close : 3 October at 7pm

In addition to creative a safe and inclusive workplace for our Indigenous staff we offer other great staff benefits such career development opportunities a generous superannuation additional leave over the end of the year and other discounts. You can find more information here.

To find out more about how we support our Indigenous staff and grow their careers refer to this page Careers at UNSW for Indigenous Australians UNSW Sydney

To access our Indigenous Strategy refer to questions

For any questions about the recruitment process the role or if you need an adjustment or to submit your application in an alternative format contact your recruiter Chloe Gane

For any questions about the kind of support available for our Indigenous staff get in touch with our Manager Indigenous Employment Nat Chenhall

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.