Indigenous Community Research Assistant
About The Position
The Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for an Indigenous Community Research Assistant. In this role, you’ll work closely with Victorian Aboriginal communities and organisations, acting as a vital connector between community voices and the research team. You’ll support community consultation, assist with data collection, and play a key role in co‑designing a new wearable system - shaping its usability, interface design, and culturally grounded interaction methods. As the successful candidate, you will contribute to high‑quality research under limited supervision, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You’ll help produce conference papers, seminar presentations, and publications that share the outcomes of this work. You’ll also have opportunities to engage in professional activities, including attending relevant conferences and seminars (subject to available funding), helping you grow your expertise and expand your network. The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background or substantial relevant skills and work experience. The role requires a Bachelor or M.Sc. or a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a closely related field.
Requirements
- Bachelor or M.Sc. or a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a closely related field.
- Strong educational background or substantial relevant skills and work experience.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Victorian Aboriginal communities and organisations.
- Act as a vital connector between community voices and the research team.
- Support community consultation.
- Assist with data collection.
- Play a key role in co‑designing a new wearable system, shaping its usability, interface design, and culturally grounded interaction methods.
- Contribute to high‑quality research under limited supervision, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Help produce conference papers, seminar presentations, and publications.
- Engage in professional activities, including attending relevant conferences and seminars (subject to available funding).
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments
- Support for parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
