- Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis till November 2025
- Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health within the School of Indigenous Studies, brings together the University’s expertise, programs and resources in a strong collaborative partnership focused on a central theme for Aboriginal peoples and communities - Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives. The Centre aims to drive a transformative intergenerational Aboriginal health research agenda, which delivers tangible, measurable health outcomes and services directly to Aboriginal peoples and communities. The School of Indigenous Studies aims to achieve excellence and equity in all aspects of higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The School offers an Aboriginal Orientation Course, a schools' Outreach programme and provides ongoing support for Indigenous students enrolled in mainstream university studies. The School also offers an Indigenous Studies’ major, and is a strong advocate for the development of Indigenous cultural competency policy, education and training at state, national and international levels.
About the opportunity
- Conduct research on Indigenous mental health, working with various stakeholders and research groups.
- Publish research findings and contribute to webinars, literature reviews, and social media.
- Assist with grant applications, mentor researchers, and support community engagement efforts.
About you
- Completed Masters qualification within the areas of public health, allied health, psychology, or related discipline and at least seven years clinical or research experience.
- Demonstrated clinical experience and understanding of topics concerning Indigenous or First Nation peoples at the individual, community, national, and international levels, especially in the areas of Indigenous Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
- Demonstrated experience in research and development practices, data collection and data analytics.
- Demonstrated scholarly research and a publication profile relative to opportunity.
Position description: 
PD [Research Fellow] [519811].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Pat Dudgeon at pat.dudgeon@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 17 April 2025.
This position is only open to Current UWA staff.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious 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.
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UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
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