Aboriginal Research Assistant – Dental Service Evaluation
Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS) | Part-Time
Fixed Term (0.5 FTE) 15.2 Hours per week | 18-Month Contract | Central Coast
NSW
Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for
Aboriginal communities and interested in developing your research skills in a
culturally safe, community-led environment?
Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS), in partnership
with The George Institute, is seeking an Aboriginal Research Assistant to
support an exciting evaluation of the Eleanor Duncan Dental Service. This
unique service partnership aims to improve access to culturally safe dental
care for Aboriginal community members on Darkinjung Country.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to
meaningful research while building practical skills in community engagement,
health services research, and evaluation.
About the Project
The evaluation is a community-led initiative designed to
better understand the outcomes, costs, and value of the Eleanor Duncan Dental
Service and identify opportunities for future improvement. The project includes
yarning circles, interviews, service utilisation analysis and economic
evaluation, guided by an Aboriginal Community Reference Group to ensure
community voices remain at the centre of the work.
About the Role
As the Aboriginal Research Assistant, you will work closely
with EDAS, The George Institute, and community members to support the delivery
of evaluation activities. You will assist with community engagement,
participant recruitment, data collection, project administration, and the
coordination of research activities.
This position has been designed to support Aboriginal
research capacity building through mentorship, training and hands-on experience
in community-led research and health evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support
the delivery of research and evaluation activities in partnership with
EDAS and The George Institute.
- Build
and maintain culturally safe relationships with Aboriginal community
members and stakeholders.
- Assist
with participant recruitment using community-led and culturally
appropriate approaches.
- Coordinate
and support yarning circles, interviews, focus groups and Community
Reference Group meetings.
- Prepare
research materials and maintain project records.
- Assist
with data collection activities in line with approved research protocols.
- Prepare
meeting notes, community feedback reports and project documentation.
- Participate
in project and study team meetings and contribute to project outcomes.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has
a strong understanding of Aboriginal health, wellbeing and the barriers
Aboriginal people may experience when accessing services.
- Has
experience engaging with Aboriginal communities and building strong
relationships.
- Has
experience working within community-based Aboriginal programs.
- Demonstrates
effective written communication and report writing skills.
- Possesses
sound problem-solving, organisation and negotiation skills.
- Has
basic computer and administrative skills.
- Is
motivated 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
- Opportunity
to contribute to a meaningful community-led research project.
- Mentorship
and professional development in Aboriginal health research.
- Hands-on
experience in evaluation, community engagement and health services
research.
- Flexible
part-time employment (0.5 FTE).
- Work
with respected partners including EDAS, The George Institute and local
community stakeholders.
Position Details
Aboriginal Identified Position
This is an Identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander Position. The occupant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be
accepted by their Aboriginal community. This is a genuine occupational
qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act
1977.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for
Aboriginal communities and would like to gain valuable experience in health
research and evaluation, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in helping shape the future of culturally safe
dental services for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast.
