About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering

• Access to Generous Salary Packaging - up to $18,550
• Generous Remuneration - $83,851 to $92,800 annually
• Part Time, 0.6FTE
• Fixed Term, 12 Months
• Supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with knowledge and/or experience in undertaking research for a part-time, contract role for data analysis to support Our Future, Our Way, an Aboriginal-led service design project.

About Our Future, Our Way
Between 2024 and 2027, BDAC will work closely with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community residing on Dja Dja Wurrung Country to design the services BDAC will deliver in the future.

Through Our Future, Our Way, Community will identify what a stronger, longer, healthier and more connected, life looks like for our families, Elders, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and our mob. We will then work with Community to design how BDAC can best support this being achieved and how we will measure success.

The Our Future, Our Way team are based in Bendigo, however there is scope for this role to work remotely as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio recordings of interviews and focus groups.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets, forms and other information systems and documents.
• Conduct desktop research to support advocacy, policy development and evidence-based practice.
• Analyse data (using qualitative and quantitative techniques) from multiple sources and provide verbal, written and visual summaries.
• Apply coding framework to transcripts and other inputs.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.

About You

• Understanding of and respect for Aboriginal culture and/or experience of working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work within diverse project teams.
• Strong qualitative research and analytical skills, including record keeping and attention to detail.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Microsoft Forms, and experience in using research tools such as NVivo, EndNote, or equivalent.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with experience in independently delivering tasks to meet deadlines.
• A demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.

Preferred Education, Training and/or Competencies.

• Experience in transcribing audio recordings of interviews and focus groups.
• A strong interest in Indigenous research methodologies and awareness of the AIATSIS code of ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research.
• A degree (or progress towards) or equivalent applied experience (including lived experience) in a relevant field such as health, policy, social sciences, humanities or social justice.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria by COB Wednesday 12th of August 2025

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to [email protected]