• Full time, 2 year fixed term position
• Location independent
• HEO8 Classification - $$99,120 - $113,347 + 17% superannuation

The Indigenous Research Advisor will sit within the University’s Research Education & Development (RED) team with a matrix reporting line to the Senior Manager Indigenous Strategy, Education and Community Liaison. They will play a critical role in improving the experience of Indigenous graduate researchers at La Trobe and in providing support for and advice to any non-Indigenous and Indigenous researchers seeking to work with Indigenous communities and individuals.

About the position

In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Developing and implementing a network of Indigenous graduate research students for mutual support and connection
• Contributing to the design, development and implementation of a graduate research pathway program for Indigenous undergraduate students
• Developing and implementing a network of Indigenous academics and connections with Indigenous community partnerships
• Providing expert advice, guidance and support for non-Indigenous and Indigenous graduate research students and researchers seeking to work with Indigenous communities and individuals, including ethics committee and community protocol advice to any researchers engaged in research involving Indigenous peoples.

Skills & Experience

• A degree with substantial extension of the theories and principles, learned through experience; or a range of management experience; or postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities and/or Indigenous staff and students in a higher education context.
• Expert knowledge of the research and graduate research degree lifecycles, particularly as relevant to Indigenous researchers and research with Indigenous communities.
• Ability to be responsible for program development and implementation.

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve. 

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing date: Wednesday 11th August 2021 by 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Dr Jeanette Fyffe, TEL: (03) 9479 3823, Email: j.fyffe@latrobe.edu.au or Tanya Peeler, TEL: (03) 9479 1172, Email: t.peeler@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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La Trobe Cultural Qualities:

We are Accountable, We are Connected, We are Innovative, We Care

La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment for all staff. We offer flexible work arrangements that can assist you in balancing your work and other responsibilities.

La Trobe is proud to be a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN program to advance gender equality in academia.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

For internal staff applying for this role, this could be a secondment opportunity. Please speak to you manager to discuss if a secondment may be available to you.