Community Researcher - Female Aboriginal

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress – Alice Springs NT

13d ago , from Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-Time Temporary

Aboriginal Female Identified Position

Total Effective Package*

$111,049 - $127,880

About the role

The Community Researcher role works closely with the Congress Research team to contribute to designing and conducting research that are safe, ethical, and culturally responsive, fostering meaningful community participation. This position engages with Aboriginal community members and research participants to support all stages of research including design, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation

To be considered for this position, you will require:

- Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
- This position is a female-specified. Do you identify as female?
- Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, community service, social science or public health) or equivalent work experience.
- Extensive experience working in research, including demonstrated understanding of research ethics and integrity including the ability to handle sensitive data responsibly and adhere to ethical guidelines in all stages of research.




- High level knowledge and understanding of community dynamics and cultural considerations relevant to the central Australian Aboriginal context.
- Robust interpersonal skills, including ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders including local community members.
- Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations on occasions.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
- Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
- 6 weeks of annual leave & 15 days of paid personal leave per year
- A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
- Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

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📌 Community Researcher - Female Aboriginal (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs