Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal EmploymentOpportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of AustralianAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. The Opportunity The Genomics Team is amultidisciplinary research team working to reduce health inequality through thepower of genomics, or the study of our genes and our DNA. With the use ofgenomic technologies, we can look at our DNA for answers about healthconditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), heart disease and cancer.
The Aboriginal Research Assistant will work within thePrecision Cancer research area within the broader Indigenous Genomics Team toassist in the organisation, planning and delivery of key community engagementactivities for precision cancer research projects.
The role will include engaging with Aboriginal communitymembers in South Australia to organise and assist with undertaking effectivecommunity engagement workshops, interviews and surveys, develop and manage aCancer Community Reference Group and collect and manage data from engagementactivities.
Reporting to the Postdoctoral researcher in IndigenousGenomics who works within the Precision Cancer research program, this is a full-timerole where the successful applicant will spend most of their time in the officeand some time travelling and out in the field assisting the team in conductingcommunity engagement activities.
About You If you are interested inworking with us to help us start important conversations with communities aboutgenomics in cancer medicine, then we want to hear from you!
The key to your success in thisrole will be your experience in the following:
Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community engagement in the Adelaide Metropolitan area and building relationships with communities to ensure community involvement in research. Some understanding and experience in undertaking research projects and/or project coordination. Some experience in working with and collecting qualitative data and thematic analysis. Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail, including a demonstrated ability to set goals, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Some understanding of cancer and its impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We are drivinginclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diversecareer and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of therequirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. Wealso encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you mayhave had in your cover letter. About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people arerespected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforcethat is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embraceall employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity andinclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations whererequired.
Some of our staff benefits include: Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. World leader in child health research. Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program. Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery. How to apply If you think that this is the right role and anexciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' tonavigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submityour application.
Yourcover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills andexperience outlined in the "About You" section above. Applications will only be accepted through our careerportal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our onlineportal, please direct your query to ******
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Closing Date: 01/05/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior tothe closing date.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to beingchampions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the firstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation'sleading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of morethan 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child healthand development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII MedicalCentre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-builtfacility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces,clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology andresearch services.
Our research teams are among the world's best, and wehave strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major WesternAustralian universities.
*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*
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