• Become a part of a team that is devoted to making the world a healthier place
• Support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Experience Centre
• Part-time 3 days a week, 2 year contract

About the Institute:

The Black Dog Institute is a Medical Research Institute and a global leader in translational mental health research. We harness the latest technology and other tools to quickly turn our world-class research findings into clinical services, education and e-health products that improve the lives of people with mental illness and the wider community.

We pride ourselves on translating our own world leading Workplace Mental Health research into an award-winning culture that encompasses a holistic view of wellbeing. We aim to create a positive, mentally healthy workplace that recognises the importance of meaningful work, balanced lifestyles, psychological well-being and continual learning whilst being guided by our core values - Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation and Respect. We offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Salary packaging
• Commitment to Learning and Development
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance
• Generous parental leave policy
• Pet friendly office
• Social and team events

About the Role:

This exciting position will provide administrative support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Lived Experience Centre is the first of its kind, and aims to build a network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience participants to enable mental health services to deliver culturally focused and safe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led suicide prevention and mental wellbeing.

This position works collaboratively with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre team to provide effective support to the Head of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre and the general team.

Key Duties:

The position will support the scoping, consultation and development a network of lived experience advisors along with the coordination of training and support resource.

• Provide a high level of administrative support to the Head of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre
• Act as first point of contact for all enquiries to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre
• Arrange meetings, workplace events, and manage the calendar for the Head of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre
• Arrange travel accommodation and conference registration when required
• Co-ordinate functions this includes team meetings, external meetings and governance meetings for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre
• Other miscellaneous duties as required to undertake the project, as requested by the Head of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre, or as required by Black Dog Institute staff procedures

About You:

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. The successful candidate will identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and have the following:

• Demonstrated administrative experience and/or project support
• High level computer literacy skills, including experience with MS Office applications
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

The Black Dog Institute is an EEO Employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encouraged to apply.

For a full list of duties and selection criteria, please download the position description.