Research Assistant - [Archived Advertisement]

• Unique opportunity to shape Swinburne’s Indigenous Research Strategy
• Full time, fixed term (3 years) position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic level B salary and benefits with flexible working options

About the Role
The dynamic team of Swinburne's prestigious Moondani Toombadool Centre (MTC) is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to play a crucial role in shaping the Swinburne Indigenous Research Strategy and to engage in impactful research projects.

You will have the opportunity to 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.

To join us in making a difference through groundbreaking research and innovation you’ll have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, a strong research background, and a proven track record of publications. You will also have demonstrated experience and engagement with Indigenous communities in their research and/or work. 

This is a Targeted position and an affirmative measure therefore only open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic – Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Therefore, we will only consider applications from suitably qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position.

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

• Demonstrated experience and engagement with Indigenous communities in their research and/or work
• Demonstrated experience in the conduct of research including the collection, collation, management, analysis, and reporting of data
• 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 PhD 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.

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Applications Close: Monday 26th August 2024, 5pm

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

Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au

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

For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@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.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant