Overview: Key opportunity for a VC Indigenous Doctoral Fellow to embark on a PhD in the STEM Health Sciences field, starting in 2025. Identified position only for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Fixed-term contract for four years. Salary: Academic A-B (from AU$90,000 p.a depending on level of experience) plus 17% super and flexible working. About the Role: The primary focus of the VC Indigenous Doctoral Fellow is to undertake research activities directed towards the completion of a PhD in line with the University's research strategy. This role is based in the School of Biomedical Sciences in the area of Health Science. It is expected that the VC Indigenous Pre-doctoral Fellow will meet all requisite PhD milestones as required during the course of the position and complete their PhD within the four years appointment of this role. There will be limited other functions associated with the position, which may include engagement activities, presentation of lectures and tutorials, assessment of students and course administration in line with the University's quality assurance requirements. A maximum of 10% of workload is to be allocated to non-PhD related activity. About You: To be successful for the appointment, you will have: 'Aboriginality' or 'Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage' is an 'Essential Selection Criteria'.Research or Industry experience in the areas of Psychology or other Health Science field such as Public Health, Health Service Management, Mental Health or similar area.Appropriate academic background or equivalence to gain admission to PhD candidature.Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.The ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.A high level of written and verbal communication skills. Mandatory: Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for PhD candidature. Note: This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. Proof of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required. Appointment to this position is subject to passing and maintaining a Working with Children check. Other background checks will be carried out via our external provider CV check. To Apply: If interested in applying for the 2025 round, please submit your Statement of Purpose here only. Feel free to reach out to Loretta Vaughan, Snr Talent Advisor on 03 9925 0746 or ****** or Katarina Prince, Director Research Training Services • School of Graduate Research via ****** if you have any queries about the program. Position Description: This position is open until Sunday 8 December. Applications Close: 8 Dec 2024 11.59 pm. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani via ****** or visit our Careers page for more contact information - here. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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