Community Engagement Officer

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$77,040 to $82,054 pa pro rata (HEW 4)

Fixed-term, Part time, Joondalup and City Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

‘BREAKING DOWN THE IMPACT OF STRUCTURAL RACISM ON ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH: MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE’ PROJECT

AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS HEALTHINFONET
JOONDALUP & CITY CAMPUS
$77,040 to $82,054 PA PRO RATA PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
FIXED TERM (24 MONTHS), PART-TIME (.60FTE)

Support strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance and community-led research. As Community Engagement Officer on the “Breaking down the impact of structural racism…” project, you will play a central role in building and maintaining respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, young people, and community representatives. Join a dedicated research team focused on working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents to challenge systemic inequities in education and health.

This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are eligible to apply.

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

Kurongkurl Katitjin

This position sits with the Australian Indigenous HealthInfonet at Kurongkurl Katitjin Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research. The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet national, evidence-based health information service and online resource focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

It gathers, analyses and presents high-quality research, data and knowledge to inform policy, practice, research and community understanding in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.

About the Opportunity

You will join a team of skilled researchers who are committed to social justice. The Breaking down the Impacts project seeks to understand the impact of structural racism in health and education settings on Aboriginal adolescents' wellbeing as well as co-design anti-racism strategies. As a member of the team you will be responsible for:

Assisting the project lead in coordination and support engagement with the Project Governance Group and Aboriginal Community Youth Co-researchers including supporting scheduling and facilitation of meetings, taking minutes, and arranging catering.
Work closely with the team to support delivery of the project’s research aims and objectives through processes and activities that are community-led and culturally secure.
Administer and provide input into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement strategies.
Assist the project team to prepare and disseminate project information and outputs, including accessing ECU systems and databases to provide information to assist in drafting reports for publication
Contribute to the development of communication strategies for disseminating project information and promoting the project to Aboriginal communities, organisations, and service providers, using language and formats that are appropriate for a wide range of audiences.
About you

You will be able to demonstrate:
Expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation.
Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth social and emotional wellbeing and the impacts of racism on wellbeing.
Demonstrated capacity to work with communities to understand and respond to their needs.
Well-developed interpersonal skills, specifically a proactive attitude to relationship building including the necessary language skills and motivation to build relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
Ability to organise and present information, views and concepts in a concise, understandable and interesting format for a variety of audiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents and caregivers. Involves determining the most appropriate format and vehicle for delivering information to ensure the audiences understanding of the message and its intent.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to set objectives, plan activities, and manage time and resources to support the progress of project objectives.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Bep Uink, Breaking down the Impacts project lead, +61 8 6304 6931 or b.uink@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Note: Australian Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position (Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act).

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close Friday, 23rd January 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.