Research Project Officer Job in Adelaide 5000, South Australia Australia

Research Project Officer
University of South Australia

David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research.
More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Teachers Initiative Project.
People of Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander cultural and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply Adelaide CBD
As one of South Australia’s largest employers, the University of South Australia offers a stimulating and dynamic environment with access to award winning flexible work conditions.
Located within the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences, the David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education is not only home to The Unaipon School which offers an exciting range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Aboriginal Studies and Australian Studies, it is also host to a growing and important Indigenous research hub. The research hub is made up of Indigenous academics with a proven track record in undertaking local and national Indigenous research projects in areas including health and wellbeing, education, employment and training, language and resource development.
The More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Teachers Initiative Project (MATSITI) is an initiative to develop national strategies to increase the number and retention rates of Indigenous teachers employed in schools. The project will be built on the most current qualitative and quantitative research available as the basis for developing lasting and effective strategies to meet these objectives.
Research Project Officer: MATSITI
Total remuneration range: $74K - $89K

Supporting the Project Manager, this challenging yet rewarding role entails a mix of research, project, finance and marketing skills.
You will analyse current data to provide high level quantitative and qualitative research relating to the practice and trends in the study and career pathways of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers.
Your finance, consultancy and written communication skills will assist you to draft government tenders and reports for regional and national stakeholders, whilst engaging in high profile events will draw on your marketing expertise.
If you have a passion for Indigenous education, take advantage of the unique opportunity to work in an environment that is nationally recognised as a leader in Indigenous Research and reap the rewards in these challenging roles.

For further information, please contact the Dean: Indigenous Scholarship, Engagement and Research, Professor Peter Buckskin on (08) 8302 9148 or email: peter.buckskin@unisa.edu.au
Applications close: 9.00am Monday 16 April 2012
unisa.edu.au/workingatunisa
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Employer of Choice for Women

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