Afwi Research Or Senior Research Fellow, Centre For Climate-smart Forestry Indigenous Australian Theme Lead

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Level b: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a + 17% super; leve...
On-site
Indigenous knowledge and values
Partnerships with traditional owner groups
Climate resilience research
Lead the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry, designing and delivering a coordinated research programme

Job Summary

  • Lead the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry, designing and delivering a coordinated research programme.
  • Build enduring partnerships with Traditional Owner groups, secure co-funding, publish high-impact research and mentor the next generation of Indigenous researchers.
  • The University of Melbourne offers a comprehensive range of benefits including 17% superannuation, supportive flexible work arrangements, and progressive leave provisions.

Matching Summary

Lead the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry, designing and delivering a coordinated research programme.

Salary

Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a plus 17% super; Level C: $149,701 - $172,613 p.a. plus 17% super; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous knowledge and values
  • Partnerships with Traditional Owner groups
  • Climate resilience research
  • Co-design and knowledge exchange
  • Mentorship for Indigenous researchers

Nice-to-have

  • Culturally safe Two Worlds approaches
  • Inclusive research practice
  • Collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Forest Science, Environmental Science, or related discipline
  • Strong publication record
  • Experience delivering research impacting policy or practice
  • Proven experience building respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities
  • Skilled in designing grant proposals
  • Experience managing funded projects
  • Proven experience working with Indigenous communities

Work Rights

Must have valid work rights for Australia

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