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Lowitja Institute is Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute named in honour of its patron, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG.

It is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisation working for the health and wellbeing of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through high-impact quality research, knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.

We operate on key principles of Indigenous leadership, a broader understanding of health that incorporates wellbeing, and the need for the work to have a clear and positive impact. Read more about us.

We welcome applications from persons who share our values, have strong cultural knowledge, and are committed to excellence. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are especially encouraged to apply.

Our office is based in Melbourne. We offer excellent remuneration, conditions and salary packaging opportunities.

See available positions below.

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