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Aboriginal Research Assistant - Ear Health
The Opportunity
This position provides the opportunity to work with Aboriginal Families in the south metropolitan area as part of a committed multidisciplinary urban ear health team under the cultural direction of the Aboriginal Community Advisory Group (ACAG).
The Role
In collaboration with the ear health team and the Aboriginal Community Advisory Group (ACAG) will assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the urban Aboriginal ear health research projects. Assist in providing cultural leadership and direction for the team
This role is Part Time (0.6 FTE) for a fixed term of 12 months. Estimated working days are Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
Your Experience
Under Section 50 (D) of the Equal Opportunity Act we are seeking to employ Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander person with a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Training or equivalent training and experience working with Aboriginal families/communities.
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal health and wellbeing and the challenges facing Aboriginal people in accessing services and programs.
- Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community engagement and developing relationships to ensure family involvement in research.
- Demonstrated experience in providing community-based Aboriginal programs.
- Sound written communication skills including report writing skills.
- Well-developed problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Basic computer and word processing skills
- Current “C” class drivers license and Working With Children Check (WWC)
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job descriptions available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: June Doyle
Email: June.Doyle@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Monday 25 February 2019.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.