UNSW Sydney 
Sydney, Australia Résumé de l'offre
UNSW Sydney seeks a Research Assistant for the Kirby Institute’s Yandamanjang First Nations Health Research Program. This identified role is exclusively open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. The position involves supporting the EPIWATCH® Biosecurity Program by contributing to culturally informed epidemic intelligence research and strengthening infectious disease surveillance for First Nations communities. Key responsibilities include translating priority Aboriginal languages such as Warlpiri, Yolngu Matha, and Kriol, and liaising with stakeholders to identify outbreaks. Candidates require relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Indigenous health research, alongside deep knowledge of local cultures and protocols. The role offers a pro rata salary of $92,265 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. It is part-time (17.5 hours weekly) with a fixed term until May 2030, allowing remote or Sydney-based work.
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Description du projet
Research Assistant (The Kirby Institute) - Identified
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of an Indigenous workforce.
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Details of the role
The Research Assistant (Identified) is an identified role, as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The position is based within the Yandamanjang First Nations Health Research Program and will work closely with the Biosecurity Program to support EPIWATCH®, contributing to culturally informed epidemic intelligence research and strengthening infectious disease surveillance relevant to First Nations communities. The role will receive leadership and support through the Yandamanjang Program while undertaking day-to-day research activities as part of the multidisciplinary EPIWATCH® team for example by translating Aboriginal languages.
The role reports to the head of the Yandamanjang First Nations Health Research Program and has no direct reports.
Some key skills required:
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. This role requires Confirmation/Evidencing Aboriginality.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Application instructions:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
For more information on how UNSW contributes to Indigenous initiatives, please contact Nat Chenhall, Manager of Indigenous Employment on Email: n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au
For more information on UNSW’s recruitment process please contact Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate on Email: Frank.McHenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Monday 2nd November 2026 before 11.30pm
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.