Indigenous Research Manager

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Child care centres

Parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

University of Technology Sydney invites applications for the Indigenous Research Manager, a pivotal role advancing Indigenous research and ICIP governance across the Research Office. You will collaborate with Indigenous researchers, UTS researchers and the Jumbunna Institute to strengthen research capabilities and impact.

The role requires a relevant postgraduate qualification with experience, proven research management skills, and a collaborative, culturally safe approach with communities and

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and engage with all staff in a respectful, collegiate manner.
• An understanding of Indigenous research in a university context, including ethical practices and collaboration with Indigenous communities.
• Completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification with relevant experience or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Engage with UTS Indigenous researchers to understand research track record and impact.
• Undertake activities to understand Indigenous-led research practices and knowledge systems across the university.
• Develop resources for Indigenous-led research applying Indigenous data sovereignty principles.
• Collaborate with offices to develop training opportunities for staff undertaking Indigenous research.
• Provide leadership and support for Indigenous research funding and proposal development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Indigenous cultural protocols

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact and a world leading university in relation to Indigenous education and research with Indigenous self-determination at the heart of what we do. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Research Office

As part of the Research Division, the Research Office enables the delivery of a unified, strategic and proactive research support ecosystem that empowers researchers at all career stages, disciplines and faculties to navigate the full research lifecycle—from ideation through to translation and impact.

The Research Office delivers expert partnering and centralised advisory services, connecting researchers, faculty leaders and divisions with the advice, resources and collaborators needed to deliver high-value, globally impactful research.

Working in close partnership with Faculties and Divisions, the Research Office plays a key role in advancing UTS’s research excellence, visibility and strategic impact.

About the role

The Indigenous Research Manager is responsible for supporting Indigenous research (research undertaken by Indigenous researchers, research undertaken with Indigenous communities, and research on Indigenous topics) across UTS. The Manager will work in close collaboration with UTS’ Indigenous researchers, UTS researchers working on Indigenous topics and the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research. The role ensures that researchers are well positioned and have the capabilities to undertake the research, and that the research is both informed by and beneficial to Indigenous communities, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment for Indigenous research at UTS. The role will also support a broader understanding by UTS researchers of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), Indigenous research ethics, Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles and respectful approaches to Indigenous Knowledge systems in research.

About You

As the Indigenous Research Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with all UTS Indigenous researchers to understand and assess their research track record, grow research capabilities, enhance engagement with opportunities that uplift their research and research impact and create effective research ecologies at UTS to support their work;
• Undertaking a range of activities to ensure there is a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous-led research, and Indigenous research practices and appropriate knowledge systems in research across the university. You will apply this knowledge and understanding to identify relevant research opportunities and engage other professional capability across Research Office teams and provide practical assistance for Indigenous researchers;
• Develop and further build current resources for Indigenous-led research at UTS working with researchers, research groups and professional colleagues, applying Indigenous data sovereignty principles and an evidence-informed approach. This includes assisting in the development of protocols, guidelines and toolkits for Indigenous research and research support and the design and development of training opportunities for all UTS staff undertaking Indigenous research;
• Working with the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leaning and Education, identify opportunities and develop plans for enhanced institutional support for Indigenous Research including facilitating an UTS Indigenous researchers’ network;
• Provide professional leadership and practical support for Indigenous research funding including the oversight and coordination of Indigenous-specific funding rounds and support for proposal development and review;

With examples from your previous work experience, please outline, in a separate document, how you meet the following six selection criteria points below:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and engage with all staff in a manner that is respectful, collegiate and thoughtful. This will also include ability to recognise priorities based on Indigenous values and processes to ensure an atmosphere of cultural safety in the professional context.
• An understanding of Indigenous research in a university / research context, including ethical practices, culturally sensitive approaches, and the importance of collaboration with Indigenous communities.
• Completion of a relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in research management and coordination is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively influence, engage, negotiate, establish, and maintain effective connections, collaborations, and partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including from community and not-for-profit sectors.

Applications are only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, pursuant to the exemption granted to UTS under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). We will only consider applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:

• is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.

Base Salary Range: $143,080 to $149,894 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

Closing Date: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.