Aboriginal Health Research Partner

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia University of Newcastle Full time
Full-time, continuing contingent role, based at the Callaghan Campus (Hybrid Work Model)

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position
  • Drive the implementation and evolution of the Aboriginal Health Research Strategy

About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence.

Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

About the Unit


The University of Newcastle has a proud tradition in Indigenous higher education with high numbers of Indigenous graduates and strong links to communities.

The Wollotuka Institute has been at the core of this success, supporting all stakeholders with Indigenous education.


The Indigenous Strategy and Leadership office, led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Leadership, within the Vice-Chancellor's Division is responsible for driving an Indigenous Strategy across the University and provide a broad range of support externally to the community and internally to all Colleges and Divisions.


Be challenged and imagine with us


The position will lead the management of the governance structures surrounding the Aboriginal Health Research strategy, including the community panel and engagement with the Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS), Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).


In addition, you will:

  • Lead the ongoing consultation with University staff and partners to influence and evolve the Aboriginal Health Research strategy.
  • Proactively build and maintain external relationships with communities, industry and professions that give profile and prominence to the University as a national and international leader in Aboriginal Health Research and Indigenous matters
  • Work with leaders from the University, Awabakal AMS, HNELHD and HMRI to ensure that processes are adopted and embedded into structure, policy and procedure
  • Provide strategic support and advice to senior staff in relation to Aboriginal Health Research and other matters across the University, Awabakal AMS, HNELHD and HMRI.
  • Prepare and present presentations to the University Council and Executive Committee on the progress and evolution of the Aboriginal Health Research strategy.
This contingent position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi Country) with flexible work arrangements

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

  • Highlevel crosscultural communication skills with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and nonIndigenous peoples.
  • Highlevel interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to deal sensitively with difficult issues
  • Strong communication skills and experience engaging and communicating with groups of people, tailoring communication to suit specific cohorts
  • Negotiation and influence skills; the ability to influence and gain cooperation of internal and external stakeholders to create and maintain mutually beneficial relationships and drive outcomes
  • The ability to effectively plan and manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team and a desire to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes

_ This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW._

What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $102,667 +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.


For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.


Your next steps

  • Your resume
  • Your Confirmation of Aboriginality

Please upload your Cover Letter and
response to the requested Criteria as one
PDF document.


For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).


Closing date:
Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 11.59pm AEDT
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