Senior/principal Research Fellow (traditional Owner Economic Empowerment)

University of Melbourne

Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Level c: $152,695 – $176,065 py; level d: $183,859...
Flexible full-time (with potential for fractional working arrangements)
Traditional owner economic empowerment research
Treaty and agreement making investigation
First nations community benefit analysis
The University of Melbourne is seeking a Senior/Principal Research Fellow for the Mabo Centre, dedicated to supporting Traditional Owners in enhancing their economic, social, and cultural rights. The role focuses on research themes including treaties, economic empowerment, and community support, and offers a competitive salary along with flexible working arrangements

Job Summary

  • The Mabo Centre is a joint initiative between the National Native Title Council and the University of Melbourne dedicated to supporting Traditional Owners.
  • This role involves leading research programs focused on translating land and sea rights into tangible economic and social outcomes for Indigenous communities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range based on Level C or D classification with potential for flexible and fractional working arrangements.

Matching Summary

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The University of Melbourne is seeking a Senior/Principal Research Fellow for the Mabo Centre, dedicated to supporting Traditional Owners in enhancing their economic, social, and cultural rights. The role focuses on research themes including treaties, economic empowerment, and community support, and offers a competitive salary along with flexible working arrangements.

Salary

Level C: $152,695 – $176,065 p.a.; Level D: $183,859 – $202,556 p.a.; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Traditional Owner economic empowerment research
  • Treaty and agreement making investigation
  • First Nations community benefit analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Extensive industry experience in native title
  • Inclusive workplace diversity commitment
  • Flexible working arrangement adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Level C or D equivalent experience assessment
  • Working with Children Check required
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants strongly encouraged

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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