Overview
Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Fixed Term for 4 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary: Level B: $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super; Level C: $149,701 – $172,613 p.a. plus 17% super
Eligibility: Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic). The position requires current valid work rights for Australia; visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
Responsibilities
* Lead Research Design and Delivery: develop and implement the Indigenous Australians and Forests theme, aligning activities with CCSF and AFWI priorities and producing high-quality scholarly outputs.
* Build Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: forge and sustain respectful relationships with Traditional Owner groups, industry and government to enable co‐design and knowledge exchange.
* Grow and Nurture Capacity: create pathways and training for Indigenous participation in research and provide supervision and mentorship for HDR students and early‐career research staff.
* Provide Research Leadership: lead co‐funded and co‐designed proposal development, and contribute to CCSF outreach and sector engagement.
* Contribute to Centre Governance: actively participate in CCSF planning, seminars, and committees to promote inclusion and the Two Worlds framework across the Centre.
Qualifications
* PhD in Forest Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* Strong publication record and experience delivering research that impacts policy or practice.
* Proven experience building respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe, Two Worlds approaches.
* Skilled in designing grant proposals and managing funded projects.
* Collaborative, ethically grounded, and committed to inclusive research practice.
* Proven experience working with Indigenous communities.
Benefits and Support for Indigenous Staff
* 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements.
* Career development opportunities, including tailored programs and access to learning platforms.
* Progressive leave provisions, including cultural leave of up to five days paid per year, parental leave, gender affirmation leave, and more.
* Salary packaging and access to discounted services such as Bupa health insurance and cultural/recreational benefits.
* Health and wellbeing services, including a support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Access to the Indigenous Staff Network and participation in annual cultural events such as Wominjeka and Narrm Oration.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected and empowered to succeed.
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