About the job

Job title: Consultant Associates

Reporting to: Executive Manager, Karabena Consulting

Salary Range: $79,955 - $115,123 pro rata

Location: Office (remote work options on negotiation)

Hours: Full time

Who are we?

Karabena Consulting, a 100% Indigenous woman-owned powerhouse consulting firm, is strong in its purpose and on the cusp of making major contributions in Victoria, Australia, and the world. Our team is seeking to employ several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultants who thrive in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional attention to detail, and excel at the intersection of cultural richness, forward-thinking actions, and people engagement.

At Karabena Consulting, we're more than a consulting firm; we're a community that fosters empowerment and resilience. We are committed to facilitating opportunities to positively change and transform political, policy, and programmatic landscapes and have invested in knowledge translation so our impact goes further.

Purpose of the position

This role combines research and consulting expertise to support the successful delivery of projects within scope, timeframe, and budget, under the direction of the Executive Manager and Managing Director.

Responsibilities and duties

• Collaborative and self-driven design, planning and implementation of evaluation and social research projects.
• Day-to-day project management, including proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Leading quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and desktop research.
• Supporting other team members, as well as subcontractors and peer researchers, to successfully deliver project outputs within scope and budget.
• Writing reports and other project outputs and presenting recommendations from research and consultation outcomes.
• Proactively contribute to Karabena Group strategy and projects and look for and assist with any growth opportunities.

If you are a Victorian based Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is qualified and passionate about shaping futures, this is your call. Your history, your knowledge, and your voice can and will make a difference.

Candidates with degrees in fields related to Indigenous Studies, Research Administration, Sociology, Health Sciences, Education, Business, or related areas. A minimum of 2 years experience in a community management, research, or consulting role is required.

Join us in crafting a future that honours our past, respects our present, and empowers our tomorrow. Apply now to become part of the Karabena Consulting journey.

Benefits include:

• A 4 day week for full time staff
• Multiple projects - face paced and ever changing
• A kind team environment
• Mentoring, professional development and support
• Highest rate of Superannuation
• 3 year long contracts

How to Apply

To find out more about our selection criteria and a Position Description, contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Consultant Associates enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note, this position is classified as an Identified position to signify the strong involvement this role has relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters. This means that cultural competency is a mandatory selection criteria and only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Check out our website and socials to see if this is an opportunity you are ready for!

A position description is attached.