Associate Dean, Indigenous (DT&S)

Centre for Deliberative Democracy; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, family-friendly policies

On site gym

On site medical services

Grocery store

Early Childhood Education and Care

Job summary

University of Canberra in Canberra seeks an Associate Dean Indigenous (ADI) within the Faculty of Design, Technology & Society to lead Indigenous excellence, shape research, and transform futures. The appointment is at Academic Level E or D, with a salary range of $170,522 to $218,799 plus 17% super.

The role reports to the Executive Dean and drives Indigenous priorities across strategy, student success, and industry partnerships, advancing national and international engagement while maintaining

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline within the faculty profile.
• Publication record commensurate with appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Proven HDR supervision and research mentorship.
• Significant leadership across Indigenous learning, teaching, research, engagement or strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous issues in higher education and national context.
• Commitment to Indigenous student success and Indigenous staff development.
• Experience as an Associate Dean Indigenous or senior Indigenous leadership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous research strategy and capability development across the Faculty.
• Maintain a strong and active academic research profile.
• Supervise HDR candidates, with a focus on supporting Indigenous research students.
• Foster interdisciplinary and community-led research partnerships that create meaningful outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities.
• Develop and strengthen research collaborations across academia, industry, government and community sectors.
• Support the growth of competitive research funding opportunities and strategic research initiatives.

Skills

HDR supervision

Academic leadership

Indigenous research excellence

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Associate Dean Indigenous (Faculty of Design, Technology & Society)

• Lead Indigenous Excellence. Shape Research. Transform Futures.
• Academic Level E or D, Salary Range $170,522 pa - $218,799 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity (Part-time options considered)

About Us

At the University of Canberra, we’re a welcoming and connected academic community shaped by the people, cultures and environments of Australia’s capital. Our research focuses on real-world challenges, working alongside partners to create outcomes that matter, while our teaching builds confidence and capability for the future. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate employment, skills development and student support, UC is a place where you can grow ideas, contribute knowledge, and make a difference.

About The Faculty

The Faculty of Design, Technology & Society is a future-focused and multidisciplinary academic community committed to creating positive societal impact through excellence in education, research, innovation and engagement. Bringing together expertise across the humanities, education, creative industries, professional disciplines, design, the built environment and digital technologies, the Faculty provides a vibrant and collaborative environment where creativity, critical inquiry and technological innovation intersect. Through collaboration across disciplines and partnerships with external stakeholders, the Faculty creates opportunities for innovation, applied research and real-world impact.

About The Role

The Faculty is seeking an academic with a recognised research track record and a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous research excellence. This is a newly created role in our recent faculty amalgamation and a significant academic leadership opportunity for an accomplished researcher and educator who is passionate about advancing Indigenous excellence, strengthening Indigenous research capability, and driving meaningful institutional advocacy.

Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Associate Dean Indigenous (ADI) will provide strategic leadership to advance Indigenous excellence, student success, research growth and community engagement across the faculty. Also working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous and senior university leaders, the ADI will drive implementation of Indigenous strategic priorities while maintaining an active academic profile through research, supervision and scholarly leadership. This role will be critical in advancing the University’s strategic priorities through industry partnerships, work-integrated learning, international engagement, Indigenous leadership and community collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and influence Indigenous research strategy and capability development across the Faculty.
• Maintain a strong and active academic research profile
• Supervise HDR candidates, with a focus on supporting Indigenous research students
• Foster interdisciplinary and community-led research partnerships that create meaningful outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities.
• Develop and strengthen research collaborations across academia, industry, government and community sectors.
• Support the growth of competitive research funding opportunities and strategic research initiatives.

About You

• A PhD in a relevant discipline within the faculty profile.
• An established research profile with a publication records commensurate with appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated success in HDR supervision and research mentorship.
• Significant academic leadership experience across Indigenous learning and teaching, research, engagement and/or strategic initiatives.
• A strong understanding of contemporary Indigenous issues within higher education and the broader national context.
• A demonstrated commitment to Indigenous student success, Indigenous staff development and Indigenous research excellence.
• Previous experience as an Associate Dean Indigenous or in a comparable senior Indigenous leadership role will be advantageous

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be further explored on our “Work at UC” site.

• flexible, family-friendly policies
• on site gym
• on site medical services
• a grocery store
• Early Childhood Education and Care facilities

We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

• Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 22 November 2026