Research Officer

$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6)

Fixed Term, Full time, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

KURONGKURL KATITJIN

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

$95,310 to $102,830 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

FIXED TERM (12 MONTHS), FULL TIME

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.Kurongkurl Katitjin is a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and knowledges are not only respected, but central to everything we do.

About the Opportunity

Join the research team within Kurongkurl Katitjin at Edith Cowan University. The team includes passionate academic and professional staff dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Researchers specialise in health services research, epidemiology, and evidence synthesis with a focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families.

The Research Officer is a key member of the research team, providing project coordination and support across multiple research projects. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing workloads, timelines, and priorities. You will work closely with researchers to ensure projects run smoothly and deliver outcomes on time.

Your day-to-day will include:

Managing project administration, including record-keeping, managing timelines, meetings, reporting, and general coordination.

Coordinating and organising data collection for projects, including scheduling and working closely with Aboriginal participants in a culturally safe way. 

Liaising and communicating with stakeholders, the research team, participants, and external agencies to support smooth project delivery.

Assisting with report and research article writing.

A complete list of accountabilities can be viewed in the position description.

About you

You’ll bring: 

A tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation.

Demonstrated experience in research activities is desirable, including accurate data collection, timely completion of documentation, and the ability to engage and support families throughout study participation.

Proficient in Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Leah Dempsey+61 8 6304 9821 or l.dempsey@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the accountabilities and capabilities in the position description. 

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 3rd May at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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