Community Researcher - Male Aboriginal

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

• Base Salary: $94,282 - $109,941 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $116,271 - $133,969 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract
•  ABORIGINAL MALE IDENTIFIED POSITION 

About the role

The Community Researcher role works closely with the Congress Research team to contribute to designing and conducting research that are safe, ethical, and culturally responsive, fostering meaningful community participation. This position engages with Aboriginal community members and research participants to support all stages of research including design, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
• This position is a male-specified. Do you identify as male?
• Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, community service, social science or public health) or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience working in research, including demonstrated understanding of research ethics and integrity including the ability to handle sensitive data responsibly and adhere to ethical guidelines in all stages of research.
• High level knowledge and understanding of community dynamics and cultural considerations relevant to the central Australian Aboriginal context.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders including local community members.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations on occasions.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:

Sam Moore, Research Coordinator, on

M: 0417 607 245 | E: sam.moore@caac.org.au 

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.  

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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