First Nations Principal Research Fellow - Alice Springs, Australia - Menzies School of Health Research

Description

Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

Clinical/Medical Research (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time (1.0) Contract, for Three (3) Years

Based in Darwin or Alice Springs

Are you an experienced researcher who is passionate about community priorities, and who can effectively engage community members and build capacity?

Menzies is looking for an accomplished, talented, enthusiastic First Nations researcher to lead a program of research that aligns with Menzies' scope of work.

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

The Role:

Menzies is committed to fostering First Nations leadership of research programs. Menzies is grounded in, and committed to, the Northern Territory and the populations of rural and remote northern and central Australia. Our commitment to pursuing health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - consistent with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap - is fundamental to the work we do, the organisations we partner with and the people we employ.

To realise the vision described in our strategic plan, we are seeking an accomplished, talented, enthusiastic First Nations researcher to lead a program of research that aligns with Menzies' scope of work.

The Principal Research Fellow will undertake research that prioritises co-design principles, responds to community priorities, effectively engages community members and builds capacity. The research should strive to achieve First Nations engagement at all levels of the research process, from participants through to project staff and academics.

About you:

As a highly motivated individual, you will already have previous experience in design and conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

You also have:

• A research doctorate or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
• National &/or international recognition in research evidenced through leadership of relevant networks or conferences, receipt of awards etc.
• A significant record of independent research achievements leading to high quality research outputs, success in attracting competitive grants and contract research funding, exceptional ability to sustain research collaborations and partnerships, and research demonstrating high impact on policy or practice.

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region. As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

The benefits:

• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
• Options to increase Super to 14%.

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

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Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

• Updated resume
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
• Any other relevant supporting documentation

Special Measures Recruitment

This is an identified position, available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, consistent with Menzies People Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Career Development Strategy.

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