Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $85,010 - $106,702 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 November 2026.

Position Overview

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team contributing to research in relation to an MRFF Indigenous Health Research Grant.

The work location can be either Canberra or Adelaide. 

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to the development of educational tools and genetic health resources that ensure best practice approaches are engaged by genetic counsellors working with First Nations families. These tools and resources will be developed over a two-year period.

The Person

We are looking for an applicant with proven social science, science communication, health literacy, and/or education backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess a high level of demonstrated research skills in one or more of the following: social sciences, science communication, health literacy, education, and/or Indigenous methodologies. Qualitative research skills and experience are required, including the ability to conduct interviews and focus groups, and analyse data. Proficiency in quantitative research – specifically survey development and analysis – is desired.

Work at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics here.

For further information please contact Associate Professor Azure Hermes on T: +61 2 6125 1580 E: azure.hermes@anu.edu.au   

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au . Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing at: Mar 2 2025 at 23:55 AEDT