Lead Research Design and Delivery: Develop and implement the Indigenous Australians and Forests theme, aligning activities with CCSF and AFWI priorities and producing high quality scholarly outputs.
Build Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: Forge and sustain respectful relationships with Traditional Owner groups, industry and government to enable co
design and knowledge exchange.
Grow and Nurture Capacity: Create pathways and training for Indigenous participation in research and provide supervision and mentorship for HDR students and early-career research staff.
Provide Research Leadership: Lead co-funded and co-designed proposal development , and contribute to CCSF outreach and sector engagement.
Contribute to Centre Governance: Actively participate in CCSF planning, seminars , and committees to promote inclusion and the Two Worlds framework across the CCSF.

You hold a PhD in Forest Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
You possess a strong publication record and experience delivering research that impacts policy or practice.
You have proven experience building respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe, Two Worlds approaches.
You are skilled in designing grant proposals and managing funded projects.
You are collaborative, ethically grounded, and committed to inclusive research practice.
You have proven experience working with Indigenous communities.

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Senior Research Fellow, Climate-Smart Forestry – Indigenous Australian Theme Lead

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