Aboriginal Research Assistant - Indigenous Genomics

Telethon Kids Institute

Adelaide, SA
Permanent
Full-time

26 days ago

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.The OpportunityThe Genomics Team is a multidisciplinary research team working to reduce health inequality through the power of genomics, or the study of our genes and our DNA. With the use of genomic technologies, we can look at our DNA for answers about health conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), heart disease and cancer.The Aboriginal Research Assistant will work within the Precision Cancer research area within the broader Indigenous Genomics Team to assist in the organisation, planning and delivery of key community engagement activities for precision cancer research projects.The role will include engaging with Aboriginal community members in South Australia to organise and assist with undertaking effective community engagement workshops, interviews and surveys, develop and manage a Cancer Community Reference Group and collect and manage data from engagement activities.Reporting to the Postdoctoral researcher in Indigenous Genomics who works within the Precision Cancer research program, this is a full-time role where the successful applicant will spend most of their time in the office and some time travelling and out in the field assisting the team in conducting community engagement activities.About YouIf you are interested in working with us to help us start important conversations with communities about genomics in cancer medicine, then we want to hear from you!The key to your success in this role will be your experience in the following:

Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community engagement in the Adelaide Metropolitan area and building relationships with communities to ensure community involvement in research.
Some understanding and experience in undertaking research projects and/or project coordination.
Some experience in working with and collecting qualitative data and thematic analysis.
Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail, including a demonstrated ability to set goals, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Some understanding of cancer and its impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.About UsOur aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.Some of our staff benefits include:

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
World leader in child health research.
Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
Flexible work options and hybrid working.
Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to applyIf you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.auIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.Click here for theContact Name: Justine ClarkContact Email:Closing Date: 17/04/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot program.We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*

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