"Associate Professor / Professor, Research & Innovation (Indigenous)"

Job Description:

• Shape Indigenous research leadership at UQ in a newly established senior role
• Fixed-term appointment for up to five years, split 50/50 between the Office of the DVC (Indigenous Engagement) and a relevant Faculty or Institute
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement reflecting the responsibility for Indigenous research leadership, ethics and engagement
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland (UQ) is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the University in a newly established and strategically significant role as Associate Professor / Professor, Research & Innovation (Indigenous). This role is central to advancing UQ’s Indigenous Research Strategy and strengthening Indigenous research capacity, ethics and innovation across the University. Working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), and in partnership with the research portfolio and Faculties, the successful candidate will help shape the direction, governance and impact of Indigenous research at UQ.

The position is split equally between leadership within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and research activity within a Faculty or Institute aligned to your primary discipline. It offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, research leadership and institutional influence, while continuing to build your own internationally recognised research profile. In this role, you will provide senior leadership in Indigenous research and governance, support researcher development, lead major research initiatives, and represent UQ in key internal and external forums, with significant scope to shape and grow the portfolio.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About You

The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

You will hold a PhD with significant senior leadership experience (or equivalent) and a strong record of research excellence, including grant success and postgraduate supervision. You will bring demonstrated leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters, extensive experience in higher education, and advanced knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks. Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, together with a strong commitment to integrity, equity and collegial leadership, are essential.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section outlined in the appointment booklet

Applications close Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59647).