Position Number: 0064253
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term Internship for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Department: Indigenous Studies Unit, Onemda
Salary: UOM 5 – $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Support the development of Indigenous research talent, enhancing data management skills and promoting Indigenous Data Governance practices.
- Join a groundbreaking team fostering Indigenous leadership in research, data management, and governance within a supportive academic environment.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Data Officer – Indigenous Research Infrastructure (Intern) supports initiatives to enhance Indigenous research capacity and data governance. Collaborating with key leaders, the role focuses on education, training, and career development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, promoting CARE principles in data management. This position builds on a successful internship program and plays a vital role in fostering Indigenous talent within research and related industries.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide administrative support for the project management of the Improving Indigenous Research Capabilities
- Provide support to the program manager of the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Indigenous Research Data Commons (HASS&I RDC) with activities related to Indigenous data, governance, and other activities.
- Effectively demonstrate and promote University values including diversity and inclusion and high standards of ethics and integrity.
- Attending and undertaking training as arranged by the Indigenous Data Network (IDN) or the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC).
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will possess excellent project management, organisational, and time-management skills, with a strong focus on attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality. They will demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, thrive in both independent and collaborative settings, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities.
You will also have:
- Possession of Cert III/IV, Diploma/Advanced Diploma, or bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with preference given to those with Health, Education, Indigenous Studies, or Data Science background.
- Completion of any other relevant courses that may complement and contribute to the role.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to provide diverse administrative support while maintaining confidentiality, exercising sound judgment, and diplomacy.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team
This role sits within the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) in partnership with the host employer, the University of Melbourne. The ARDC is Australia’s peak infrastructure for research data. Its purpose is to provide Australian researchers with competitive advantage through data.
Onemda Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing
Commencing formally from January 2023, the Onemda Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing is being established with an outstanding innovative and integrated teaching, research, policy development and program implementation agenda to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. This will be underpinned by a strong foundation of deep respectful partnerships, collaboration and trust with Indigenous communities and organisations nationally and internationally, which enriches and nurtures authentic two-way learning and understanding, cultural integrity and capacity of students, graduates and staff.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
