Indigenous Research Services Officer - Ethics

Across all our research areas, we aim to strike a balance between demand-driven research, which solves defined problems for industry and society, and researcher-driven research, which is characterised by a desire to push the limits of understanding.

Our research is broad in scope, encompassing a range of fields in science, engineering, health, society, business and more.

For more information see https://research.curtin.edu.au/
Your new role
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in administering processes, making decisions based on guidance and principles, and providing essential support to research stakeholders. The successful candidate will contribute their expertise to a specific Research Service function within the Ethics Team, with a focus on promoting Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing in a culturally sensitive manner.
Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Applies specialised expertise, particularly with consideration for Indigenous research practices, within a specific Research Service function.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of university policies and external requirements, with a cultural sensitivity lens.
• Supports the consistent application of standards, Rules of Conduct (RoC), policies, and procedures, taking into account Indigenous perspectives. 
• Utilises systems and processes to capture, measure, and promote the economic, social, and cultural impact of research and its outputs, with a focus on Indigenous outcomes.
• Engages and liaise with key university service providers, including Legal Services, Financial Services, People & Culture, CITS, and Properties, ensuring Indigenous perspectives are considered in collaborations.
• Supports the embedding of a change in service delivery within the Ethics Team, incorporating Indigenous principles.
• Identifies continuous improvement methods, exploring new ways of working that align with Indigenous perspectives.

• The position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Pursuant to Section 50 (d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be considered.
• Significant connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community/people/culture.
• Familiarity with the culture and protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. communities, coupled with insight into the challenges affecting Aboriginal peoples in cross cultural and contemporary settings.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact 

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We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket. 

We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation, leave provisions, including cultural leave, and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, workplace flexibility, and personal development opportunities. 

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Please provide your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (noted in the Position Description) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach.
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following links into your web browser.
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Applications close: 2 pm Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference.
We reserve the right to engage with recruitment agencies/search firms to support our recruitment in some instances – unsolicited contact is not welcomed.