• We value your skills and experience and will support your development 
• Flexible, inclusive work environment with generousremuneration and benefits 
• Located on Gumbaynggir Country, Coffs Harbour

About us

Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow. Our gamechanging new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health is seeking a Research Engagement Officer to support the iSISTAQUIT project (Supporting Indigenous Smokers To Assist Quitting) project.

The iSISTAQUIT project aims to increase smoking cessation rates among expectant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, by providing training and feedback for healthcare providers at Aboriginal Medical Services, primary care or hospital antenatal care in the delivery of culturally competent evidence-based smoking cessation care.

This position will undertake research, support the project and work closely with the community and health care providers to increase engagement, awareness and outcomes of the project.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate research field activities including travel, WHS, monitoring and tracking field equipment and instrumentation, provision of advice and training to fieldworkers and provision of support in the field.
• Support the Senior Project Manager in the design, development and implementation of an effective communication and cultural liaison plan. 
• Provide administrative support for the planning, development and implementation for engagement, recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and mainstream health organisations in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager.

About you

ou will bring an understanding of Indigenous culture and will use your relationship building skills to increase awareness and engagement, ensuring success of this project. More specifically, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge in data collection and analysis. 
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and anticipate changing requirements.
• Demonstrated digital literacy including the ability to use computer software packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Accuracy and attention to detail when recording data and information.

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

This position is:

• Part-time (.08FTE), fixed term (12 Months) 
• Located on Gumbaynggirr Country, Coffs Harbour
• HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $59,189 -$65,816 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $77,005.

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Application requirements

The filling of these position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). An exemption has been given from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) by the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW. This position is therefore restricted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander appointees.

Applicants must apply online and respond to the selection criteria in the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Rebecca Hyland

Phone: 041 323 7280

Email: rebecca.hyland@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 9:00 am AEST, Thursday, 7 July 2022.

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aims to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff.  Applications are supported and encouraged by those that bring diversity to the University.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.