Aboriginal Research Assistant - Dental Service Evaluation

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services – Mardi NSW

Aboriginal Research Assistant – Dental Service Evaluation

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS) | Part-TimeFixed Term (0.5 FTE) 15.2 Hours per week | 18-Month Contract | Central CoastNSW

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes forAboriginal communities and interested in developing your research skills in aculturally protected, community-led environment?

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS), in partnershipwith The George Institute, is seeking an Aboriginal Research Assistant tosupport an exciting evaluation of the Eleanor Duncan Dental Service. Thisunique service partnership aims to improve access to culturally safe dentalcare for Aboriginal community members on Darkinjung Country.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute tomeaningful research while building practical skills in community engagement,health services research, and evaluation.

About the Project

The evaluation is a community-led initiative designed tobetter understand the outcomes, costs, and value of the Eleanor Duncan DentalService and identify opportunities for future improvement. The project includesyarning circles, interviews, service utilisation analysis and economicevaluation, guided by an Aboriginal Community Reference Group to ensurecommunity voices remain at the centre of the work.

About the Role

As the Aboriginal Research Assistant, you will work closelywith EDAS, The George Institute, and community members to support the deliveryof evaluation activities. You will assist with community engagement,participant recruitment, data collection, project administration, and thecoordination of research activities.

This position has been designed to support Aboriginalresearch capacity building through mentorship, training and hands-on experiencein community-led research and health evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

- Supportthe delivery of research and evaluation activities in partnership withEDAS and The George Institute.




- Buildand maintain culturally safe relationships with Aboriginal communitymembers and stakeholders.
- Assistwith participant recruitment using community-led and culturallyappropriate approaches.
- Coordinateand support yarning circles, interviews, focus groups and CommunityReference Group meetings.
- Prepareresearch materials and maintain project records.
- Assistwith data collection activities in line with approved research protocols.
- Preparemeeting notes, community feedback reports and project documentation.
- Participatein project and study team meetings and contribute to project outcomes.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Hasa strong understanding of Aboriginal health, wellbeing and the barriersAboriginal people may experience when accessing services.
- Hasexperience engaging with Aboriginal communities and building strongrelationships.
- Hasexperience working within community-based Aboriginal programs.
- Demonstrateseffective written communication and report writing skills.
- Possessessound problem-solving, organisation and negotiation skills.
- Hasbasic computer and administrative skills.
- Ismotivated to learn and develop skills in research and evaluation.
- Current Working with Children Check or Willing to obtain
- Satisfactory National Police check
- NDIS worker Check or Willingness to obtain

What We Offer

- Opportunityto contribute to a meaningful community-led research project.
- Mentorshipand professional development in Aboriginal health research.
- Hands-onexperience in evaluation, community engagement and health servicesresearch.
- Flexiblepart-time employment (0.5 FTE).
- Workwith respected partners including EDAS, The George Institute and localcommunity stakeholders.

Aboriginal Identified Position

This is an Identified Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander Position . The occupant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and beaccepted by their Aboriginal community. This is a genuine occupationalqualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act1977.

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📌 Aboriginal Research Assistant - Dental Service Evaluation (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services
📍 Central Coast Council