Research Associate

About the Role 
We are seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join our Centre for Transformative Media Technologies to work across two interrelated Australian Research Council history and heritage preservation projects centring on Indigenous vernacular photography. 

In this role, you will assist lead investigator/s with publishing journal articles, book chapters and other publications, working in liaison with Indigenous community and museum partners, completing projects and supporting administrative aspects of research leader roles. 

As the Research Associate, you will be expected to undertake independent scholarly activity and apply for research funding commensurate with opportunity and expertise.

*This position is required to undertake limited periods of fieldwork in regional South Australia which will require a valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to travel and work at a range of locations. 

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrate experience in supporting research activities collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrate understanding of research in the university context with ability to use a variety of research methods, including skills in archival research and oral history research methods. 
• Demonstrate a research publication track record commensurate with experience and a track record of contribution to grant project application and/or delivery. 
• Demonstrate well-grounded, substantial experience in working collaboratively with Australian Indigenous peoples and communities.
• Demonstrate high level communication and skills and consulting experience including established links with relevant industries and organisations.
• Ability or potential to attract research funding from sources external to the university or to contribute to funded research projects and high-quality scholarship within the areas of Indigenous studies, visual anthropology, history or other discipline relevant to preserving Indigenous cultural heritage and contributing to Indigenous truth telling is preferred.

Qualifications

• An earned doctoral qualification relevant to the projects such as in Australian History, Indigenous studies, Anthropology, Museology, or other relevant social science disciplines.

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV, cover letter and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria. 

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu  

Applications Close: Monday, 28 October 2024 at 5pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au  or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

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