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Indigenous Research Assistant - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
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An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Cultural Safety in Cairns Emergency Administration as an Indigenous Research Assistant. You will support translating research and First Nations knowledge into practical and policy improvements within the Cairns Hospital Emergency Department. This role offers the chance to a create meaningful, lasting impact.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH681335 |
| Closing date | 19-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Tileah Drahm-Butler |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6840 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
This role will support the facilitation of knowledge translation of research findings, translating the important wisdom, skill and know-how of the First Nations community into practice and policy transformation into the Cairns Hospital ED. This role reports to and supports the Project's Principal Investigator with general administration duties and, under direction, will complete some research tasks such as publication searches and data capture and reporting.
About you:
In your new role you will…
- Liaise and communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist the Principal Investigator with tasks such as data entry.
- Support maintenance of a research data base, with data entry, extraction of data and reporting.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application
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