Research Assistant in Indigenous Public Health

Job no: 0057164
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part time (0.8FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Centre for Health Equity, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: Level A ($77,171 – $104,717) or Level B ($110,236 – $130,900) pro rata p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Centre for Health Equity
The Centre for Health Equity consolidates our School’s social, behavioural and public health expertise into a single, world-class Centre. Our core focus is on creating and exchanging knowledge that fosters health equity and wellbeing. Our approach is to work at a population level to produce evidence-based research and programs that improve lives. By connecting with health professionals, policy-makers, consumer groups and the broader community, we aim to improve fair access to good health and wellbeing.

The Centre for Health Equity is part of the Melbourne School for Population and Global Health. For more information about the school, please visit www.mspgh.unimelb.edu.au .  Details of the Indigenous Health Equity Unit can be found on our webpage Indigenous Health Equity Unit (unimelb.edu.au)

About the Role
Join a team of researchers working on improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including programs to address intergenerational trauma, through service and system changes. This role is expected to contribute to supporting the implementation of a program of research and work as part of an Aboriginal-led interdisciplinary research team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.

You will benefit from working with an outstanding national and international network of investigators, partners and community members collaborating to co-design and implement a highly innovative and transformative program of work: Replanting the Birthing Trees . You will also be instrumental to supporting the implementation of system changes to perinatal services, working in partnership with The Royal Women’s Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women.

Responsibilities include:

• Liaising with key stakeholders in partner organisations to foster engagement and ensure meaningful two-way communication
• Recording, and setting up templates to support recording of implementation activities, barriers and facilitators across the two sites
• Collation of data on implementation for Replanting the Birthing Trees project, and sharing with project team
• Working collaboratively across research, community and clinical teams

About You
In this role, you will be able to demonstrate and further develop a high degree of responsibility, self-motivation, organisation and communication skills (written and oral). You thrive in a team environment and can work co-operatively, with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships. You have the initiative to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow up actions with minimal supervision.

You will also have:

• A background and/or experience in one or more in maternal, child or family care, community health, Indigenous health, epidemiology or public health, health or allied health (e.g. psychology, medicine, nursing/midwifery), quantitative social science or related disciplines
• Experience and/or demonstrated understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience in working with multiple partners and teams

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at [email protected] .

Position Description