Job Reference: 815006
At Curtin we are committed to embedding the voices and perspectives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples at the forefront of our decision-making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.
In line with Curtin's 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin University is committed to optimising employment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.
Opportunity Highlights
Your new role
Curtin University is currently involved in a research project that aims to implement an Aboriginal Participatory Action Research approach. This initiative will engage stakeholders, Aboriginal Medical Services, and communities in both regional and metropolitan areas of Western Australia to enhance vaccination uptake among Aboriginal women and children.
We are seeking a Research Officer to assist the Academic Project Lead in executing various research projects. This position includes coordinating project activities, managing data, and collaborating on reports.
This role is a fixed term (until Dec 2025), part-time (0.5 FTE) opportunity. We expect the preferred candidate to work on Bentley Campus (travel within Western Australia's Aboriginal communities will be required when necessary). You will have the flexibility to choose which consecutive days you would like to work.
In this role, you will, but are not limited to:
Selection Criteria - We are looking for:
Desirable
If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential match the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach. This role is part of a progressive and supportive team.
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more information about Curtin, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
Join us! If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: Thursday, 20th February 2025.
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.