Indigenous Curriculum Facilitator and Researcher

**Job no**: 0062722
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medicine
**Salary**:Academic B - $ 119,231 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About - Department of Medicine**

Step into the world of impactful medical education and pioneering research with the Department of Medicine at the prestigious Melbourne Medical School. As a vital hub within the University of Melbourne teaching hospitals, we are at the forefront of clinical, educational, and research endeavours. Our reach spans across renowned institutions like Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Austin Health, Western Health, and Northern Health, offering you a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative healthcare research.

**About the Role**
The Australian Stroke Alliance, funded by the MRFF, is seeking a researcher to assist in implementing the Culturally Adaptive Governance Framework (CAGF) principles through the Darak program. This role involves working closely with Indigenous co-leads and the Senior Project Manager to evaluate and document the CAGF impact, develop relevant education and training, organize project meetings, facilitate discussion groups, and manage data and reports. The position aims to promote the Darak CAGF as a replicable tool for Indigenous health research across Australia.

Responsibilities include:

- Deliver online Darak training materials and educational content for the ASA.
- Facilitate online and in-person workshops around the cultural training modules undertaken by ASA members
- Contribute and co-lead the online evaluation of the training Darak offers the ASA.
- Organise and facilitate the OneMob virtual lecture series (small group sessions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people engaged in health care, research, and education) that will be a continuing resource for Indigenous leaders and form part of the information in the online OneMob platform.

Collaborate with Indigenous leaders to enhance culturally adaptive stroke research practices on a national scale.

**About You**
You will possess a high level of attention to detail, be open to constructive feedback, and effectively liaise with collaborators and stakeholders. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team, will ensure you meet deadlines with strong time management, planning, and organisational skills.

You will also have:

- Degree in Indigenous health, public health, medical/health research, or a related discipline.
- An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture including contemporary issues such as Indigenous self-determination & governance in health and medical research
- Experience working within public health, Indigenous health research or medical research projects, or in health or social care environments.
- Experience in delivering education programs and/or online and in-person facilitating workshops.

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits for Indigenous staff**
- Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.
- University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Employment Framework, with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members
- Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN)
- Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.
- Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.
- 'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent._

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