This is a Indigenous Community Research Assistant role with Monash University based in Clayton, VIC, AU Monash University Role Seniority - graduate, junior More about the Indigenous Community Research Assistant role at Monash University Indigenous Community Research Assistant Job No.: 693212 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time Duration: Either 0.5 FTE (1.5 Years-2 years) or 1 FTE (1-year) fixed-term appointment Remuneration: Level A $86,195 - $116,981 (plus 17% superannuation) Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Join our inclusive, collaborative community Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Opportunity The Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for an Indigenous Community Research Assistant. In this role, you’ll work closely with Victorian Aboriginal communities and organisations, acting as a vital connector between community voices and the research team. You’ll support community consultation, assist with data collection, and play a key role in co‑designing a new wearable system - shaping its usability, interface design, and culturally grounded interaction methods. As the successful candidate, you will contribute to high‑quality research under limited supervision, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You’ll help produce conference papers, seminar presentations, and publications that share the outcomes of this work. You’ll also have opportunities to engage in professional activities, including attending relevant conferences and seminars (subject to available funding), helping you grow your expertise and expand your network. The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background or substantial relevant skills and work experience. The role requires a Bachelor or M.Sc. or a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a closely related field. About Monash University At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy. In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026. Learn more about Monash . Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . To Apply For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ' How to apply for Monash Jobs '. Please address the Key Selection Criteria within a cover letter limited to a maximum of one page. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Professor Mehmet Yuce, 61 3 9905 3932 Position Description: Indigenous Community Research Assistant Applications Close: Wednesday 27 May 2026, 11:55pm AEST Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Monash University team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Connecting with communities Supporting research activities Producing research outputs Key Strengths Community consultation Data collection ️ Co-designing systems Research writing Networking Event participation A Final Note: This is a role with Monash University not with Hatch.
