• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for six months.
• Base salary range: $139,000 – $159,893 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health within the School of Indigenous Studies brings together the University’s expertise, programs and resources in a strong collaborative partnership focused on a central theme for Aboriginal peoples and communities - Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives. The Centre aims to drive a transformative intergenerational Aboriginal health research agenda, which delivers tangible, measurable health outcomes and services directly to Aboriginal peoples and communities.

The School of Indigenous Studies aims to achieve excellence and equity in all aspects of higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The School offers an Aboriginal Orientation Course, a schools' Outreach programme and provides ongoing support for Indigenous students enrolled in mainstream university studies. The School offers an Indigenous Studies’ major and is a strong advocate for the development of Indigenous cultural competency policy, education and training at state, national and international levels.

About the opportunity

• Collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to understand mental health from an Indigenous perspective and co-design culturally-informed resources for clinicians.
• Conduct independent research and collaborate with UWA colleagues, Indigenous organizations, and stakeholders across Australia, including health organizations, policymakers, and scientists.
• Mentor and supervise students and researchers, lead research initiatives, and provide training and oversight for staff involved in the project.

About you

• Completed PhD within the areas of public health, psychology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience relating to topics concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and wellbeing, at individual/community/national levels. 
• Demonstrated experience in research practices, data collection and qualitative and quantitative data analytics, especially in the areas of Indigenous Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing. 
• Highly developed project management, with the ability to manage and coordinate several research projects concurrently under limited supervision, and ideally, experience working within Indigenous governance structures. 
• Demonstratable track record of successful competitive funding application.  
• Demonstrated leadership in research, including research training or supervision of students.

Position description:  PD [Senior Research Fellow] [518275].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Helen Milroy at helen.milroy@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 6 October 2024 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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