Research Officer

• $69,151 to $73,651 pa (HEW4)
• Fixed Term, Full-time, Mount Lawley Campus
• Open to candidates with the relevant work rights

AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS HEALTHINFONET
SALARY: $69,151 to $73,651 
MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS
FULLTIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT (TO 30/6/2023) 

Overview
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (HealthInfoNet) websites are Australia’s leading online source of knowledge and information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; the HealthInfoNet has been acknowledged as an essential element of the infrastructure contributing to Australia’s efforts to substantially improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The HealthInfoNet is dedicated to contributing to closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. 

The Role
The HealthInfoNet is seeking a Research Officer to join the research team. The Research Officer role includes:

• Proactively searching for information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, assessing the relevance of search results and entering relevant information into the HealthInfoNet’s database.
• Writing and editing abstracts for website content.
• Maintaining up-to-date website content through regular audits and updates of topic-specific content.
• Compiling newsletter content and regularly sending curated content to subscribers.
• Sourcing content for the HealthInfoNet’s social media activities.
• Providing good customer service to stakeholders.

Key Criteria

Applicants must possess the following experience/skills:

Diploma level qualifications in a health-related discipline, communications or similar, or an equivalent level of experience.

Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

Well-developed computer literacy and online search skills, including use of Microsoft Office and search engines.

Experience in writing, editing and proofreading to a high standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are particularly encouraged to apply. 

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

Benefits and remuneration
These full-time, fixed term positions attract a remuneration of $69,151 to $73,651 pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Jo Hoareau (Research Coordinator) on 08 9370 6358 for more information.

How to apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement (no more than 2 pages) addressing the four key criteria listed above. 

Closing date
Applications close Sunday, 9th October 2022 at 11:30 pm AWST.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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