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
- Part-Time 15.2 - 22.8 hours
- $41 - $45.39 per hour (depending on experience)
- Fixed-Term, 12 Months
- Access to Salary Packaging
- 11.5% Superannuation
- Supportive work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Job Description
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.
- Apply coding framework to transcripts and other inputs.
- Use relevant qualitative analysis techniques for coding data.
- Analyse data from multiple sources and provide verbal, written and visual summaries to contribute/prepare reports for the team.
- Assist the research team with preparation, review, and maintenance of documentation.
- Manage Excel spreadsheets, forms and other information systems and documents.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Conduct literature reviews and relevant research to support evidence-based practice.
Desired Skills and Experience
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 research and analytical skills.
- Proficient in qualitative data analysis using software such as NVivo, Endnote or similar.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Microsoft Forms.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with experience in independently delivering tasks to meet deadlines.
- Excellent record keeping skills and attention to detail.
- A demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.
- Ability to follow direction and work unsupervised.
Preferred Education, Training and/or Competencies.
- A strong interest in Indigenous research methodologies and awareness of AIATSIS code of ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research.
- A degree (or progress towards) or equivalent applied experience in a relevant field such as health, 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 By Monday, 12th of August, 2024
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 recruitment@bdac.com.au
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