Institute Research Officer

Work with UoN’s leading centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education & research
- Provide invaluable support to Academic staff and HDR students
- Competitive salary, flexible working, 17% super and so much more

**Salary**:$103,641 - $116,596 plus 17% superannuation

**Position**: Full-time Continuing

**Location**:Callaghan Campus

**About the Role**

Join us in a role that contributes to the advancement and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and research through supporting staff and student success. As part of the Wollotuka Institute and supporting the Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research, Strategy and Leadership Office, you will support key initiatives that deliver high-impact outcomes for students, staff, key partners and stakeholders.

Be part of a collaborative, future-focused environment that values professional growth, inclusion, and meaningful impact.

**Indigenous Identified**:

- 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._

**About You**

You are a driven and collaborative professional with knowledge of the research process and an ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, UON staff, service providers, and HDR students. With a strong foundation of organisation, communication and interpersonal skills you will bring expertise from experience in either higher education or relevant community organisations.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and knowledge and understanding of their successes and barriers
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
- High level administrative and financial skills and experience in the preparation of reports.
- Previous experience in the maintenance of records, interpretation of policies and implementation of guidelines

If you’re ready to join a university that’s committed to equity and excellence, and to contribute to a community that values your expertise and vision, we encourage you to apply.

**About Us**

**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 create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s _Looking Ahead_ Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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**What we offer**

**The university offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance for all staff, including**:

- ** Flexible working arrangements**in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy, supporting diverse family and personal commitments
- ** 17% superannuation, access to salary packaging options**and **annual leave loading.**:

- ** Generous leave entitlements, including**:

- Additional University holidays
- Life Leave to support personal and family needs
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leave
- Parental leave and support for carers
- ** Wellbeing and support programs**that promote mental, physical, and emotional health.
- ** Career development opportunities,**such as**structured training and leadership development.

**For further information on our benefits and perks, please visit our**website**.**

**Your next steps**
- Your resume.
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description

**Reasonable Adjustments**

**Closing date: Tuesday 18 August 2025 at 11.59pm AEST**

**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you**
- The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present._

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