Community Engagement Manager - Indigenous Genomics

 

Main characteristics

Company

Telethon Kids Institute

Employment type

Full time

Category

Healthcare & Medical

Job summary

The Opportunity

Here at Telethon Kids our vision is simple: Happy, Healthy Kids!

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent-

Led by Professor Alex Brown, this National Indigenous Genomics Consortium will ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are at the forefront of, and co-developing, community driven research partnerships and priorities and translating research outcomes into practice to deliver to deliver better health outcomes for Indigenous Australians and drive the establishment of Australia's first large scale efforts in Indigenous genomics.

The team is united by the goal of ensuring diverse populations have equitable access to the life-changing potential of genomic medicine and they now have an opportunity for a Community Engagement Manager to join the team.

The Role

This role will work with the Head, Indigenous Genomics to support the development and achievement of the Indigenous Genomics research program. The Community Engagement Manager will act as the primary connector between Indigenous families, communities, external stakeholders, and the research team(s) by creating links, partnerships, networks, building and maintaining critical relationships.

Specifically you will:Develop community-led engagement models that allow two-way knowledge exchange and opportunities for Indigenous people to lead and participate in the development of Indigenous genomics research and health priorities, protocols and governance modelsEngage with, co-ordinate and provide secretariate support to the South Australian Indigenous Genomics Governance CouncilWork with the Head, Indigenous Genomics to develop culturally appropriate community engagement plans and processes, that engender respectful and long-standing relationships with communities nationally, and in particular within South Australia.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in the following: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descentTertiary qualification or demonstrated extensive experience in a relevant field (such as business administration, project management, public health, Be able to act and communicate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous Peoples and have knowledge and understanding of their histories and cultures,An understanding of Indigenous research, research design and application across diverse cultural settings,Strong cultural awareness of varying Indigenous cultures that reside within South Australia,Experience in working with Indigenous communities and multiple stakeholders, including demonstrated ability to consult with community and represents community views and interest,Great people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships, including ability to communicate in a confident, assertive, and non-aggressive manner and ability to manage conflict,Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines,Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously and as part of a team, with a flexible, positive and collaborative approach,Current valid drivers license, andAbility to travel inter and intra state.

This is a full-time position for 4 years contract at first instance, with a potential for extension.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application.

Our Culture

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

We value our people and in return, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and as a not-for-profit this includes salary packaging of up to $15, 899 (increases your take home pay!) and the opportunity to be part of a long-standing organisation.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, Christmas shutdown as extra annual leave, paid parental leave, social activities and a health and wellbeing program.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the About You section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected]

For more information about the role please contact Kaashifah Bruce, Program Manager, Indigenous Genomics.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 26th of October 2021 - Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.