About the Opportunity
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures (ARC-IFC) is a nationally funded research centre led by the University of Queensland. The Centre is a consortium of seven Australian universities including the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of the Sunshine Coast, Charles Darwin University and the University of Western Australia. The Centre is entirely Indigenous-led and includes 18 Chief Investigators and 5 international Partner Investigators.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career researcher to join a community of national and international Indigenous researchers. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow you will have access to the Indigenous Futures Preparation Program, including leadership and research training, professional development, mentoring, masterclasses and workshops, writing retreats, a research pilot program (seed funding for ‘blue skies’ research ideas), and other ARC-IFC events such as annual summits, national linkage retreats and international conferences. These positions are located at the Centre’s New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory Node based at UTS Jumbunna Research, Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research.
About the IFC
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures aims to transform the lives of Indigenous Australians through an innovative Indigenous-led, transdisciplinary research program that works with community and stakeholders across sectors to produce evidence-based, impactful, and meaningful results to fundamentally change the development and implementation of Indigenous policies and programs. Further information is .
About Jumbunna Research
Indigenous led, Jumbunna Institute - Research is unique in Australia comprising ten research hubs: Child Protection Advocacy; Cultural Resilience; First Nations Land Justice, Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship; Indigenous Law and Justice; Indigenous Nations and Collaborative Futures; Indigenous People and Work; Indigenous Policy, Truth-Telling and Legal Strategies. The Indigenous led research team operates throughout Australia with staff working in communities in Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales engaging with collaborators internationally and in all States and Territories. The Centre’s work is driven by the Indigenous communities it serves. Jumbunna’s vision is to promote, support and embody the exercise and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sovereignty and Self-Determination.
About you
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate/s to develop their expertise and emerging research profile through contributing to the generation of new knowledge. As the Postdoctoral Research Fellow your research will be focussed in one of the three key research themes of: Health and Wellbeing, Law and Justice and Education and Economies. You will undertake directed research towards defined project objectives and contribute to service and engagement roles and activities within Jumbunna Research, UTS and the broader community.
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
* Completion (conferral) or near completion of a PhD in the relevant Theme area
* Evidence of the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Aboriginal peoples, their communities and organisations and key stakeholders
* A commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sovereignty and Self-Determination.
* Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a multidisciplinary background
* Experience in policy analysis, theory and case study research relevant to the field
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statement from the UTS website. Role Eligibility Applications are only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, pursuant to the exemption granted to UTS under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). We will only consider applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:
* is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
* identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
* is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.
Remuneration and benefits Base salary range: $125,240 to $148,229 pa (Level B) This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits including flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, and salary packaging opportunities. The position is full-time, with two appointments available, offered on a fixed-term basis for 4.5 years (to the end of 2030). A fractional appointment may be considered for the right candidate. How to Apply For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Documents section). Please attach the following documents within your application:
* CV
* Cover Letter
* In a separate document, please provide a 250-word summary of how your work, research ideas or proposed post-doc plans, and professional interests align with the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures aims and objectives. See www.indigenous-futures.org.
For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria. Current staff members can apply for the role through NEO, please click here for support. As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing the application process. Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC335964 and your name. For more details about the role, please reach out to Professor Paul Gray at. For specific enquiries or issues with your application, please direct them to Kyle Plant in the UTS Recruitment Team at. Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST) Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia. Accessibility UTS Recruitment care about digital accessibility. If there is any content in our advertising that you have struggled with, please make us aware so that we can make our information accessible to all. In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact for assistance. UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.