Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Sociology Ethics in health sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Australia Application Deadline 6 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
* Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week), fixed term for 2 years with possible extension
* Unique and dynamic opportunity to play a leadership role in the Knowledge Exchange program, an initiative between the Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) and Poche Centre for Indigenous Health (PCIH)
* Base Salary Academic Level C $150,461 - $173,492+ 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
A unique opportunity has arisen for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Researcher to join the Poche Centre and Charles Perkins Centre. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will play a lead roll and spearhead the development and implementation of the CPC and PCIH Knowledge Exchange, which seeks to build research capacity, foster community partnerships, and ensure that CPC research aligns with the priorities and values of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and closing the gap targets.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Work within the CPC/PCIH team overseeing and supporting the Knowledge Exchange Program
* Play a leadership role in the Knowledge Exchange Program ensuring alignment with the project's mission and objectives.
* Build capacity and opportunity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research, including the development of community researchers.
* Establish and maintain meaningful collaborations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Ensure research practices are culturally responsive and community driven.
* Report progress to relevant steering and research committees.
* Develop and implement a sustainability plan for the Knowledge Exchange.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Researcher who has:
* A relevant qualification in health, social sciences, or a related field, with postgraduate qualifications (Master's or PhD) highly desirable.
* Demonstrated participation in research projects involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with a strong commitment to ethical and culturally appropriate research practices.
* Proven ability to build and sustain respectful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, grounded in the principles of self-determination and community-led research.
* Experience in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community researchers
* Demonstrated project management skills, including experience participating in research teams and navigating academic and community environments.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
* Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellness issues, and familiarity with relevant national frameworks such as the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as per the University's Confirmation of Identity Policy 2015
To be eligible for this position, you must provide a statement and supporting documentation that addresses how you meet each of the following criteria for Aboriginality:
i. be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
ii. identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
iii. be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived.
The University may request further information from applicants as required. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.
Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
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