Postdoctoral Fellow (Indigenous Targeted) - Cities Institute
Job Details
Job no: 538445
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate, Indigenous
- Employment Type: Part-time (0.8 FTE) with scope to increase to full-time in years 2-3
- Duration: 3 years
- Remuneration: Level B $127,947 - $150,830 + 17% Super + Leave Loading (pro rata)
- Location: Kensington, NSW
- Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network
Whilst this role is open to everyone, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Why Your Role Matters
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level B) will undertake independent and collaborative research within UNSW Cities Institute, as part of an Australian Research Council Linkage project, contributing to high-quality academic and policy outputs. The project focuses on the intersections between Indigenous planning, land use and land development, and state planning. The role requires close and effective engagement with Aboriginal partners, and a range of non-Indigenous partners, and close alignment with ethical research frameworks.
The position reports to the Scientia Fellow and has no direct reports.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Engage in individual and collaborative research consistent with disciplinary practice
- Undertake literature and policy reviews and develop expertise in Indigenous planning and land use and development
- Undertake independent fieldwork, including qualitative interviews with Aboriginal partners. The position requires travel and several weeks of fieldwork in different towns across NSW
- Produce high-quality research outputs that contribute to disciplinary knowledge
- Conduct research independently under limited supervision
- Develop a research profile and contribute to competitive grant applications
- Contribute to project management and the timely delivery of academic and policy outputs
- Adhere to AIATSIS Code of Ethics and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property protocols
About You
- A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. geography, planning, political economy, law)
- Extensive experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities on collaborative research
- Experience undertaking research under the AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research
- Understanding of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)
- Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous self-determination and community wellbeing
- Demonstrated research experience including qualitative data collection, policy analysis, and fieldwork
- Track record of high-quality research outputs and potential for research leadership
- Strong understanding of critical approaches to urban and regional planning
- High level communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and in teams and build effective relationships
- Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- Desired: Familiarity with NSW planning policy and the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (or ability to develop this knowledge in a timely manner)
Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options
- Career development opportunities
- Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For more information on our staff benefits
Careers at UNSW for Indigenous Australians
How to Apply
Submit your CV & a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (no more than 3 pages) by 9am on the 30th of April.
We recommend using the questions below to guide your cover letter:
- Please describe your experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in a research context. How have you ensured your approach was collaborative, ethical, and aligned with relevant frameworks such as the AIATSIS Code of Ethics and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property principles?
- Provide an example of a research project you have led or contributed to that involved qualitative methods (e.g. interviews, fieldwork) and/or policy analysis. What was your role, and what were the key outcomes or impacts of the work?
- How does your research experience and expertise align with and/or are relevant to Indigenous planning, land use, and land development, and how would you contribute to advancing research and partnerships in this area within UNSW Cities Institute?
Any questions?
- For any queries about the kind of support available for our Indigenous staff, get in touch with our Manager, Indigenous Employment, Nat Chenhall: n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au
- For queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Lucy Gerondis: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
- For queries regarding the role and your eligibility, please contact Project Director, Naama Blatman: n.blatman@unsw.edu.au
*Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.
Visa sponsorship is available subject to merit-based selection.
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