Central Australian Aboriginal Congress – Alice Springs NT

11d 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.

Part-Time Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2027

30 hours per week

Aboriginal identified position

Total Effective Package*

$94,262 - $101,310

About the role

The Research Assistant assists the Congress Research team to engage the community in research activities. This position has a particular focus on recruiting participants and collecting research data, as well as supporting the research team with other tasks as needed.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

- Be of Aboriginal descent; identify as an Aboriginal person; and are accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
- Certificate-level qualification (or working towards) in a relevant discipline (e.g. health science, community service, social science or public health) or relevant experience
- Demonstrated work or voluntary experience in a relevant field
- Willingness to learn research skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with other ethical requirements




- General computer literacy, including basic typing, email and word processing skills
- Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations and to safely move boxes up to 16kg weight

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 professional development, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
- 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

For more information on the position please contact Research Coordinator, Sam Moore on ***.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

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📌 Research Assistant (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs