Research Associate Aboriginal Health (Identified)

• Full-time, 2-year fixed-term opportunity

• Join The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and contribute to meaningful, community-driven research while building your academic career in a supportive and culturally grounded environment

• Base Salary $89,831 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Click here to read the Faculty of Medicine and Health, First Nations Employment Brochure.

This is a unique opportunity to join The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Sydney as a Research Associate, contributing to impactful research within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role supports the advancement of research initiatives aligned with the Faculty’s strategic priorities, with a strong focus on developing research capability and contributing to knowledge within the discipline.

As a member of the team, you will undertake research activities both independently and collaboratively, working under broad supervision while building your expertise in research design, delivery, and dissemination. You will contribute to ongoing research projects, support scholarly outputs, and engage with academic, community, and professional stakeholders.

You will play an active role in contributing to a positive and inclusive research culture, while developing your academic profile and strengthening your research network within a supportive and high-performing environment.

Successful applicants will have opportunities to engage in research projects that include a focus on social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, breastfeeding and food security.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct research and scholarly activities independently or as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the advancement of discipline knowledge.

• Develop and strengthen independent research capabilities under the guidance of senior academic staff.

• Provide informal mentoring and discipline-specific advice to students, supporting their academic development.

• Undertake administrative responsibilities and actively contribute to faculty and school meetings.

• Foster and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence.

• Support and contribute to the University and Faculty strategic priorities and broader organisational goals.

About you

• Combination of training and experience in a relevant field, or near completion (within 6 months) or completed PhD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Mental Health, Social and Emotional Wellbeing.

• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant discipline, with experience contributing to original research and/or scholarly activity.

• Emerging research profile, with a developing record of outputs and contributions within the field.

• Developing network of academic, industry, and professional partners and stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and engaging presentations.

• Proven research, planning, and organisational skills, with strong computer literacy and a commitment to high-quality stakeholder engagement and service.

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as per the University's Confirmation of Identity Policy 2015

To be eligible for this position, you must provide a statement and supporting documentation that addresses how you meet each of the following criteria for Aboriginality:

i. be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and

ii. identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and

iii. be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived.

The University may request further information from applicants as required. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au

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