Indigenous Cultural Heritage & Social Performance Fellow

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

17.5% superannuation

Flexible & hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a Research Fellow within the ARC Training Centre for Archaeology in the Resources Sector and CSRM, based at St Lucia with travel to remote areas. You will lead applied research, engage Indigenous communities as rights holders and industry partners, and translate findings into tangible academic and real-world impact.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, mentoring PhD students, developing proposals, and contributing to teaching

Qualifications

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated understanding of the histories and distinct cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with demonstrated experience working and engaging effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Emerging track record of research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications and/or industry-focused reports.
• Experience in applied research, preferably in resource sectors, social performance, or governance-related areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to ethical research practices and socially responsible research outcomes.
• A current valid driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and deliver applied research within the ARC Training Centre and CSRM projects, including data collection and analysis, literature reviews, high-quality publications, end-user knowledge products, project proposals and funding applications, while working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, industry partners and other research end users.
• Contribute to research training and teaching within CSRM through guest lectures, tutorials and short courses, while supporting professional development, knowledge transfer and curriculum activities aligned with research expertise.
• Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, support UQ’s PhD cohort within the ARC Training Centre, and foster a collaborative research culture that supports peer learning and researcher capability development.
• Build purposeful partnerships within UQ and with Indigenous communities, industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community, while contributing to internal and external service activities and consistently demonstrating UQ values.

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Queensland invites applications for a Research Fellow within the ARC Training Centre for Archaeology in the Resources Sector and CSRM, based at St Lucia with travel to remote areas. You will lead applied research, engage Indigenous communities as rights holders and industry partners, and translate findings into tangible academic and real-world impact.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, mentoring PhD students, developing proposals, and contributing to teaching