• 3 years, full-time with option to renew
• $121,829 - $140,416(ALC) + 17% Superannuation
• $146,613 - $161,474(ALD) + 17% Superannuation

Job Reference: 196565
Location: Bentley, Perth 
Salary will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate

Curtin University is ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (ARWU 2017), and in the top 1% in the world for universities under the age of 50 (QS World University Rankings 2017). Curtin is industry-facing, highly engaged with relevant partners, and a major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius.

 About the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)

The NDRI mission is to conduct and disseminate high quality research that supports evidence informed policy, strategies and practice to prevent and minimise alcohol and other drug-related health, social and economic harms among individuals, families and communities in Australia. It is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Alcohol and Drug Abuse. NDRI research has informed and contributed significantly to policy and evidence-based practice in Australia and internationally.

 Research from the NDRI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Program contributes to the prevention and reduction of the burden of harm caused by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.  The Research:

• Focuses on the inter-related topics of changing patterns of AOD use, factors related to, and the impact of, harmful use on individuals, families and communities, efficient and effective provision of services, and improved policy responses.
• Is based on well-established partnerships with Aboriginal community controlled health organisations, with Aboriginal community stakeholders and organisations actively involved in all aspects of research from planning through to translation into policy and strategies.

Your New Role

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join the NDRI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Program and further enhance NDRI as a centre of best practice in conducting community driven research. You will particularly contribute to academic leadership in an established multidisciplinary team of dynamic researchers who undertake original and community-driven research that aims to change policy and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in relation to alcohol and other drug use. You will work closely with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who will be part of the team leadership and your role will support the work of the team and the team’s comprehensive and community relevant research agenda.

The role primarily involves research based activities, making major and innovative contributions to the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AOD research, research translation and capacity building. Your activities will be expected to be of national and international standing.

Criteria. You will:

• Display high levels of performance and academic achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and/or social research;
• Demonstrate the capacity work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and within their communities;
• Demonstrate the capacity to undertake your own program of research consistent with the Strategic Plan current for NDRI and Curtin University, including being a chief investigator in applications for nationally competitive research grants and/or fellowships;
• Demonstrate a history of publishing high quality international standard research outputs, consistent with that expected of a Curtin senior academic
• Demonstrate the capacity to support research translation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities;
• Disseminate research findings through research teaching, seminars, lectures, workshops and conferences; and,
• Demonstrate a capacity and commitment to attracting and supervising doctoral, masters and honours students, and provide academic mentoring and support to early- and mid-career researchers.

What We Offer You

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers exciting career paths and trajectories including:

• Conducting innovative work that will make real-world differences
• Interactions with and learnings from industry, government and academic partners

For details of Curtin’s employee benefits please visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

What We Need From You

Most importantly you should address the criteria outlined in this advert. Curtin University does not require you to address the selection criteria stated in the Research Academic Role Statements for ALD or ALC positions, however your cover letter and CV should include sufficient information to allow us to assess your claims against the selection criteria at either of the two levels you nominate.

Applications Close: 10:00 PM Monday 7th October 2019

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.

Valuing Diversity and Affirmative Action

At Curtin, we are committed to Aboriginal reconciliation, gender equity, diversity and social justice and aim to create an inclusive environment where our staff and students are valued and inspired. This includes a supportive recruitment process; please advise us if you require access assistance.

Explore some more:  http://ndri.curtin.edu.au/

For further information please contact Professor Simon Lenton on 08 9266 1603 or s.lenton@curtin.edu.au.

Disclaimer

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.