Development of the National Cultural Safety Framework | Looking for Researchers

OWL Hub - Our Wisdom Leading

Looking for Researchers to support development of the Cultural Safety Framework

Come join a team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researcher: We are looking for researchers who will be pat of OCHRe to support the development of a comprehensive Cultural Safety Framework by undertaking research, consultation, and documentation. This framework will guide higher education and health research institutions in advancing culturally safe environments that uphold and respect, dignity and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researchers are encouraged to apply:

Closes: 21 March 2025
Contact: Michelle Sweet - michelle.sweet@lowitja.org.au
Senio Project Officer - OWL Hub

Associate Dean (Indigenous)
Location: Crawley, QEII Medical Centre
SCGH | Perth

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

This is: Rare opportunity to contribute world-class teaching and research to a new transnational medical degree

Part-time appointment (0.6 FTE) on a 2-year fixed-term basis

Base salary range: Level D $166,851 - $183,563 p.a. (pro-rata) plus clinical loading and 17% superannuation

About the opportunity:
You will be responsible for developing a world-leading Indigenous Medical curriculum, accreditation, and academic leadership of the proposed Global MD program.

You will work collaboratively with the Assistant Vice President for Indigenous Affairs who is based at UArizona in Tucson, Arizona, USA.  Together, you will deliver excellent outcomes across all aspects of the Global MD program, including Indigenous Medical curriculum development, course accreditation, Indigenous staffing, Indigenous student support, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander community engagement.

You will deliver the Global MD’s strategic priorities and operational management. 

Application closes | 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 24 March 2025

Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research

National Agreement On Closing The Gap: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander-Led Review

Community Researcher Opportunities

Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is conducting the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led independent Review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, including the Priority Reforms. 

The aim is to understand the lived experiences and views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities who have been engaged in Closing the Gap.

Community research activities will be held in the six Closing the Gap place-based community partnership sites around 3 – 28 March 2025: Tamworth (NSW), Gippsland (Vic), Doomadgee (Qld), East Kimberley (WA), Western Suburbs of Adelaide (SA), and Maningrida and Homelands (NT). For the Review, Jumbunna will engage, recruit and train local First Nations community researchers in each of the six place-based partnership communities. 

Each Community Researcher will be paid for up to 15 full working days over an approximately six-week period. Jumbunna pays a standard rate of $100 per hour for First Nations community researchers. Training as required in Indigenous Research Methods and CASI will be provided by Jumbunna. Training in Indigenous Research Methods and other methods appropriate for the Review may also be provided.

Contact | Assoc Professor Kirsten Gray Kirsten.gray@uts.edu.au  or Professor Cecilia Anthony cecilia.anthony@uts.edu.au to apply

The Djurali Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander People and Communities

The Djurali Group focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, which is not just about the physical wellbeing of an individual but the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community, involving looking at all aspects of health, including social and cultural determinants, health promotion and impactful outcomes. The Djurali Group turns research into tangible and sustainable change in community, in healthcare, and in public policy. The Djurali Group are recruiting for the below positions. 

Group Leader, Research - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

The Djurali Group at HRI is looking for a senior researcher in the field of Indigenous health or equivalent. 

Part-time or full-time will be considered. Workplace location negotiable but Sydney based is preferred.

The Djurali Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander People and Communities

The Djurali Group focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, which is not just about the physical wellbeing of an individual but the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community, involving looking at all aspects of health, including social and cultural determinants, health promotion and impactful outcomes. The Djurali Group turns research into tangible and sustainable change in community, in healthcare, and in public policy. The Djurali Group are recruiting for the below positions. 

Head of Operations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Location | Newtown, Sydney NSW

Full time

The Djurali Head of Operations has overall responsibility for leading the Djurali Group including governance, strategy, HR, finance and program delivery.

The Djurali Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander People and Communities

The Djurali Group focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, which is not just about the physical wellbeing of an individual but the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community, involving looking at all aspects of health, including social and cultural determinants, health promotion and impactful outcomes. The Djurali Group turns research into tangible and sustainable change in community, in healthcare, and in public policy. The Djurali Group are recruiting for the below positions. 

Research Assistant - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Location | Newtown, Sydney NSW

Full time

The successful applicant will be part of the Djurali team and be responsible for the delivery of research projects impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Research Assistant will be involved in the conception, design, and implementation of diverse research projects in the areas of Indigenous health and translational research. The Research Assistant reports to the Djurali Group Leader and has no direct reports.