SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER X2
KURONGKURL KATITJIN
MOUNT LAWLEY
$84,470 TO $93,865 PA (HEW 5) (PRO RATA)
1X FULL-TIME, MATERNITY COVER UNTIL END OF JUNE 2026, 1X PART-TIME (0.5FTE OR 2.5 DAYS PER WEEK), 3 YEARS

Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Overview
The Centre, the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (HealthInfoNet), is an innovative organisation that informs practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health nationally by making research and other high quality health related information readily and freely accessible, mainly via a website at: www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au.

The HealthInfoNet is an ECU Level II Research Centre located within Kurongkurl Katitjin, the Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research.

About the Role
The Senior Research Officer optimises research activity within the Centre by: developing content for HealthInfoNet publications and products; contributing to the HealthInfoNet website maintenance; writing, proofreading and editing content for publications; contributing to social media activities and funding submissions and reports; building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders; and supporting other research staff and leading, under supervision, smaller research projects.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Sec51 applicable to this position, and Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Bep Uink on +61 8 6304 6931 for more information.

Application Process
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the Position Description.

Advert Closure
Applications close on Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

Diversity

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.