Lecturer Indigenous Social Equity and Leadership

• Indigenous-led social change focus / design and deliver transformative postgraduate learning
• Join AFSE to shape Indigenous social change leadership through teaching, research and community-engaged fellowship programmes.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Your next career opportunity:
You will design, teach and assess postgraduate subjects in Social Change Leadership for diverse experienced Fellows. You will advance research on Indigenous social change while supporting Fellows’ community-led projects and long-term leadership journeys. You will collaborate across the University and global Atlantic Fellows network to grow your academic and impact profile.

What you will deliver:

• Design, deliver and coordinate engaging postgraduate subjects, using culturally grounded, flexible teaching approaches for adult learners.
• Supervise and support Fellows to develop rigorous social change project proposals with strong community partnerships and ethical foundations.
• Conduct and publish high-quality research on Indigenous social change and leadership, securing external funding where appropriate.
• Contribute to AFSE’s research, seminars and public engagement, representing AFSE locally, nationally and internationally.
• Build and sustain collaborations with Indigenous communities, partners and University colleagues to strengthen AFSE’s teaching and impact.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a doctoral qualification, or be near completion, in a field related to Indigenous social change.
• Demonstrate experience co-designing curriculum that embeds Indigenous knowledges, cultural safety principles and decolonial teaching practices.
• Show a strong record, or clear potential, in research, publication and collaborative project development.
• Exhibit excellence in teaching adult learners, including experienced leaders, using inclusive and reflexive pedagogical approaches.
• Work effectively within small, interdisciplinary teams, contributing constructively to programme development and shared strategic priorities.
• Engage confidently with Indigenous communities and partners, nurturing ethical, long-term relationships that support social change.

Your new team:

You will join the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity, a collaborative programme advancing Indigenous and Pacific-led social change. AFSE combines a rich Foundation year of fellowship and postgraduate study while nurturing a lifelong community of senior Fellows. The team works closely with communities, partners and a global Atlantic Fellows network to amplify impact. You will collaborate with committed colleagues across the University, including the Faculty of Education, benefiting from strong mentoring and development opportunities.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

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• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application, and your responses to the (Essential) Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Candidates selected for interview may be required to complete a short assessment task as part of the selection process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Program Director, Dr. Yvonne Ualesi at yvonne.ualesi@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Tuesday 19 May 2026 -11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.