• An exciting opportunity to collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to research culturally inclusive social and emotional wellbeing promotion in secondary schools
• Located at our renowned Matilda Centre on Camperdown Campus
• Full-time, 14-month fixed-term opportunity (with a strong possibility of extension)
• Base salary of $105,314 - $116,679 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This position is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, please include a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality to your application.

The Matilda Centre is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop a prevention-focused research and dissemination program. Within this role, you will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to expand our work in designing, implementing, and evaluating culturally inclusive school-based drug prevention resources. You will actively consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and support local Aboriginal facilitators in implementing the wellbeing program and research.

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading prevention, early intervention and treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre brings together researchers in broad fields to share skills, integrate data, and harness new technologies to develop and trial innovative prevention, early intervention and treatment programs for substance use and mental disorders.

To be successful in this position, you will be able to use a high degree of initiative and judgment to coordinate multiple activities and teams.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Co-ordinate consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, communities and stakeholders to inform the development of a new module of the Strong and Deadly Futures program that focuses on preventing harm from e-cigarette use (vaping)
• liaise and work collaboratively with stakeholders and our Indigenous Creative Design partner agencies to co-design the web-based program and companion teaching resources
• manage a pilot trial to evaluate the Strong and Deadly Futures program, including the recruitment of schools, data collection and management and intervention delivery
• develop a program of prevention-focused research and dissemination, including preparing funding applications, conducting data analysis and preparing publications for peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations

In your application, please provide a statement systematically addressing each 'About You' points.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Fellow who can demonstrate the following key skills, qualifications and attributes:

• PhD in psychology, behavioural or social sciences, public health, or a related field
• experience in health promotion, community consultation or research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Torres Strait Islander people
• knowledge of and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and ethical considerations
• experience conducting research in the fields of mental health and/or substance use prevention or treatment. Specific experience in the drug and alcohol field would be well regarded
• proven previous experience in management, statistical analysis and reporting of research data (quantitative and qualitative) as evidenced by authorship of journal articles and / or government reports
• previous experience managing school-based or clinical trials would be well regarded
• demonstrated proficiency carrying out literature reviews within academic databases
• ability to travel within or interstate (reimbursement available).

The successful incumbent will also have excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to liaise with key stakeholders.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au.

If you wish to have a yarn about Indigenous careers, please reach out to Portia Fitzpatrick, Indigenous Recruitment Consultant via email portia.fitzpatrick@sydney.edu.au.

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Wednesday 09 October 2024 11:59 PM