Senior Lecturer / Indigenous Higher Degree by Research Academic Support Officer

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education; Batchelor; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education seeks an experienced Senior Lecturer / Indigenous HDR Academic Support Officer to support Higher Degree by Research candidates within the Graduate School. The role focuses on academic and pastoral support, progression tracking and teaching into the Graduate Certificate program as it commences in 2027.

The appointee will contribute to Indigenous tertiary education, student success, and the Institute’s commitment to Indigenous

Qualifications

• A completed PhD or DBA, or substantial progress toward a PhD or DBA (candidature underway).
• Ability to support HDR candidates and maintain tracking systems.
• Capacity to teach coursework at the graduate level, including the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research.
• Demonstrated ability to work in culturally diverse teams within Indigenous Australian communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and compliance with Institute WHS policies.
• Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to HDR candidates to help them progress through milestones.
• Maintain the HDR Master Tracker (candidate tracking system) with accurate data.
• Offer culturally responsive services to strengthen retention and timely completion.
• Teach into and support the online Graduate Certificate program when delivery commences in 2027.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Graduate School processes and research culture.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the line manager.

Education

PhD or DBA (or progress toward)

Job description

Senior Lecturer / Indigenous Higher Degree by Research Academic Support Officer

Plays a central role in supporting the success, progress and completion of Batchelor Institute's Higher Degree by Research candidates.

17th September, 2026

Position Number
NEW

Position Classification
Academic Level C , increment 1 ($131,422)

Annual incremental progression is available in accordance with the Batchelor Institute Union Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Location
Batchelor

Reporting to
Head of Graduate School

Licences
Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.

Required Qualifications
A completed (earned) PhD or DBA, or substantial progress toward a PhD or DBA (candidature underway), is required.

Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.

Identified Position

This is an Identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. Pursuant to Section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT) and Section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), this position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

The successful applicant will bring cultural knowledge, lived experience and leadership that contributes to culturally safe and responsive student services and supports Batchelor Institute's commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination.

Tenure

Full Time or Part Time Fixed Term (2 years), with the possibility of extension subject to funding

Applications close

4 October 2026

Purpose of the Position

The Indigenous Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Academic Support Officer plays a central role in supporting the success, progress and completion of Batchelor Institute’s Higher Degree by Research candidates. Working within the Graduate School, the position provides academic and pastoral support to HDR candidates — initially around 25 candidates — helping them remain on track through the milestones of their candidature. The role is responsible for maintaining the HDR Master Tracker and providing additional, culturally responsive service to candidates. As the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research commences delivery, the position will also provide teaching and academic support to those students. The position contributes to Batchelor Institute’s core purpose of Indigenous tertiary education and to building the research capability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Duties

• Provide academic and pastoral support to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates — initially approximately 25 candidates — to help them remain on track and progress through the milestones of their candidature.
• Maintain the HDR Master Tracker (candidate tracking spreadsheet), ensuring candidate progress, milestones and data are accurately recorded and kept up to date.
• Provide additional, culturally responsive services and support to HDR candidates to strengthen retention, engagement and timely completion.
• Teach into and provide academic support for the online-Graduate Certificate program once it commences delivery in 2027, including supporting those students to succeed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Graduate School processes, candidate support resources and the research culture of the Institute.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager.

Selection Criteria

• A completed PhD or DBA, or substantial progress toward a PhD or DBA (candidature underway).
• Demonstrated experience in, or strong capacity for, supporting Higher Degree by Research candidates through their candidature milestones, including maintaining candidate tracking systems and data.
• Capacity to teach into and provide academic support for coursework at the graduate level, including the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Indigenous Australian families, communities, and organisations.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and managing workload priorities.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.