PROJECT COORDINATOR – KOORLANGKA KENINY
MALADJINY RESEARCH CENTRE
KURONGKURL KATITJIN
MT LAWLEY
$95,310 - $102,830 (HEW 6)
FIXED TERM – PART-TIME (ENDING 29 JUNE 2029)

IT IS A GENUINE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION THAT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE BE ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER AS PER SECTION 50D OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 1984.

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Overview
The Maladjiny Research Centre (‘Maladjiny’) part of Kurongkurl Katitjin, Edith Cowan University. Researchers within Maladjiny specialise in health services research, epidemiology, and evidence synthesis with a focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families. The team within Maladjiny are a highly supportive and inclusive team of researchers and professional staff.

This is a research-intensive position to support the Lead Investigator in completing the milestone activities of the NHMRC MRFF Grant entitled: “Koorlangka Keniny: A Music Program to improve the Health and Development of Aboriginal Children and Families”. Broadly, the responsibilities of this position involve research and project management activities to meet the projects stated aims.

This position is classified as a Section 50D position and will report to the Associate Dean, Research.

The Role
This position is responsible for the semi-autonomous coordination of a NHMRC MRFF grant. The role involves communication and liaison with stakeholders and project participants, including external agencies and parties, Aboriginal community members (including Elders) to ensure compliance with appropriate legislative and institutional requirements and the achievement of research project objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the implementation of the research proposal, in partnership with the Chief Investigator and Investigator team, to achieve the research aims as articulated by the research proposal.
• Participate in consultation, engagement, recruitment, data collection and translation activities which includes driving to external sites as required.

The Person
We are ideally seeking the following experience. This position is classified as a Section 50D position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Section 50D provides an organisation with the ability to advertise jobs targeting a racial group. All applicants must be assessed equitably against the selection criteria and meet the minimum requirements therein.

• Tertiary qualification and strong subsequent experience OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation. Higher degree qualification desirable.
• Demonstrated research project management and organisational skills using broad range of administrative and management techniques to maximise the effectiveness of project team service delivery. Demonstrated successful research project management completion.
• Knowledge of University administrative policies and interrelationships between the range of policies and activities would be an advantage.
• Proven organisational and workload management skills including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines. The ability to appreciate and manage resources (human, financial, physical, and environmental).
• Hold and continue to retain a current C class drivers license in order to undertake the inherent requirements of the role.

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.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to email Leah Dempsey at [email protected] 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 24 August 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found, 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.

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.