Are you passionate about Indigenous research and community engagement?

The Moondani Toombadool Centre (MTC) at Swinburne University is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to support the Director of Indigenous Research Development in shaping the future of our Indigenous Research Strategy.

In this pivotal position, you will play a key role in developing and implementing innovative research and engagement projects that align with our strategic vision. You will conduct high-level literature and data searches, analyse materials for reports, draft documents, contribute to grant funding applications and develop research matrices as well as assist in collaborations between community, the University, and industry consultations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph D or equivalent in a relevant field, with a strong research background and a proven track record of publications. Demonstrated experience working with First Nation communities and organisations, along with a deep understanding of First Nation cultural knowledges is absolutely essential.

At the Moondani Toombadool Centre, you will be part of a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to advancing Indigenous research and fostering community engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while furthering your career in a dynamic academic environment. If you are ready to contribute to transformative research and support Indigenous communities, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission at Swinburne University!

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in the conduct of research including the collection, collation, management, analysis, and reporting of data
• Demonstrated experience working and/or collaborating with Indigenous communities, organisations and Indigenous knowledges.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to support client and cultural relations and balance competing project priorities.
• Demonstrated skills in research design and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods.
• Demonstrated experience collecting empirical data.
• High level academic writing skills, including ability to co-author academic publications.

Qualifications

• A Ph D or equivalent in a relevant field.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Tuesday 22 October 2024, 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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