Job no: 0039890
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part time/Full time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 – $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

• Contribute to a research project on intellectual and developmental disability among children and women’s cardiovascular health. Make a real impact!
• Join a collaborative and dynamic team and coordinate key research activities.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Coordinator to join an Aboriginal-led team, the Indigenous Epidemiology and Health Unit (IEHU), which focuses on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will provide project support to the team and assist with selected academic outputs such as literature reviews and report preparation. The Research Coordinator will split their time between a project on intellectual and developmental disability among children and women’s cardiovascular health and (if full-time) assisting with a youth health and wellbeing study. IEHU is located within the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CEB), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate research activities across projects on intellectual disability, cardiovascular disease, and youth health.
• Establish and maintain research advisory groups, including representatives from communities, Aboriginal-controlled community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and monitor budgets for projects, working closely with the CEB Research Portfolio Manager (who has ultimate responsibility for budgets).

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Research Coordinator with strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, which allow you to thrive in a collaborative organisation with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also have high level organisational abilities, capable of setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Ability to perform a broad range of administrative duties.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Your New Team – Melbourne School of Population and Global Health  
The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH) is a respected leader in the field of public health education, research and knowledge exchange. MSPGH was established in 2001 as the first school of its kind in Australia with a vision to make a difference in the population and public health sphere - building on the substantial assets of our University to advance public health in communities nationally and internationally - with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Benefits for Indigenous staff  

• Cultural leave:  Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities. 
• University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Employment Framework, with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members 
• Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN)
• Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.

 'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

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 the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Katie Robertson via email at Faculties-TA@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 7 November 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

To view the Position Description and to apply, please visit - https://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/914305/research-coordinator-indigenous-identified-position