First Nations Community Researcher

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract 
• Based in Darwin with travel to remote locations as required
• SCHCADS Level 2 + super & generous salary packaging benefits available
• Part-Time (0.4/2 days)

About Us

Children's Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life.  To learn more about Children's Ground and the work we do, visit our website:  https://childrensground.org.au

Our approach recognises the cultural, social, and economic strength of our communities. We build on this over a generation to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren that gives them freedom, opportunity and rights to their culture and identity. 

In the Top End we work in the communities of Minmarama/Kulaluk, Knuckey’s Lagoon, 15 Mile and Marlkawo. 

About the Job

The First Nations Community Researcher will work alongside the Research & Evaluation Team to support our monitoring and evaluation with Children’s Ground First Nations staff, families and communities. 

The focus of Children’s Ground evaluation and research is to demonstrate the impact the Children’s Ground Approach for children, families and communities. Children’s Ground is committed to community led practice that privileges First Nations culture. In our research and evaluation First Nations Community Research teams and leaders are directly involved in designing and doing a new way of approaching evaluation. 

This role will focus on supporting engaging staff, families and communities in Children’s Ground’s evaluation and research. It will involve supporting the development of information about our evaluation to share with families and then talking with families about our daily data collection and long-term evaluation over 25 years. 

This role will also work with communities to identify things in their families and communities that they want to evaluate and do research projects about – then working alongside families to design and do the research and evaluation. 

About You

You are a First Nations person who can work in collaboration with community. Learning new things is important to you and you are willing to jump in and get things done. You are well organised and able to manage time and tasks effectively. 

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Good communication skills; verbal and written.
2. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload around importance and timelines.
3. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the team and demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously.
4. Strong people skills – engaging people, teamwork and collaboration.
5. Ability to work in a flexible team environment. 
6. Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and obtain an OCHRE Working with Children Check.

Desirable 

1. Understand the history and context of Darwin First Nation communities. 
2. Knowledge and skills in computer use.
3. An interest in working with children of all ages and their families.
4. Current driver’s licence.
5. Experience working in a start-up environment and implementation of processes and systems from scratch.

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey…

Please apply HERE where you will be asked to upload your resume and a cover letter sharing why you think you are the best person for the role. 

Applications will remain open until the position has been filled.