What is your role? 

Your primary objective is to initiate and conduct research on matters relating to Indigenous Education. The Research Fellow is expected to support and contribute to the research activities and outputs of the Aurora Education Foundation.

Success in this role looks like:

• Internal stakeholder feedback
• External stakeholder feedback.
• Contribution to team dynamics.
• Publications

What will make me successful in this role?

• To align with our vision that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential.
• To uphold our core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
• To promote cultural, psychological, and child safety, and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment.
• To be a leader who prioritizes purpose and people, and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.

Experience

• A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, organisations and the issues facing Indigenous people in Australia meeting their aspirations for their communities and families.
• Provide regular reporting as required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people, stakeholders and organisations.
• A strong eye for detail and task orientation.
• An aptitude to work towards multiple deadlines in a calm and measured manner.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Well-developed written communication capabilities.
• Ability to balance taking direction and exercising initiative.
• Previous experience working in the community and/or educational sector
• Relevant tertiary qualifications – Research, Development and Indigenous Education is highly regarded

Skills

• To take initiative in developing improvement plans as needed, aligned with the organisational strategy, needs, and capabilities.
• To effectively communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• To be open to receiving feedback and continuously learning and growing.
• To be proactive, self-organised, and capable of working independently.
• To embrace creativity and encourage diverse thinking and working approaches.
• To be adaptable to change and responsive to the shifting priorities and requirements of the organisation.
• Strong MS Suite, SharePoint and Dynamics or similar CRM skills