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

The University Of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Level b: $124,656 - $148,023 py; level c: $149,701...
Phd in forest or environmental science
Experience building partnerships with indigenous communities
Proven track record of high-impact scholarly publications
This role leads the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the AFWI-funded Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry at the University of Melbourne

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the AFWI-funded Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry at the University of Melbourne.
  • The successful candidate will embed Indigenous knowledge and values across Centre activities while forging respectful relationships with Traditional Owner groups and industry stakeholders.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 17% superannuation, cultural leave, and access to tailored career development programs.

Matching Summary

This role leads the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the AFWI-funded Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry at the University of Melbourne.

Salary

Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a.; Level C: $149,701 - $172,613 p.a.; Benefits: 17% superannuation plus cultural leave and salary packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Forest or Environmental Science
  • Experience building partnerships with Indigenous communities
  • Proven track record of high-impact scholarly publications
  • Expertise in culturally safe Two Worlds research approaches
  • Grant proposal development and project management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and ethically grounded research practice
  • Commitment to inclusive research environments
  • Ability to mentor HDR students and early-career staff
  • Experience in policy impact research delivery

Key Requirements

  • Must be an Indigenous Australian
  • Current valid work rights for Australia required
  • Working with Children Check required
  • Visa sponsorship not available

Work Rights

Must have current valid work rights for Australia

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