Overview

Contribute to high‑quality research with significant societal impact. Supportive research environment for Indigenous staff as a university of choice. 4‑Year Fixed Term contract, attractive salary and 17% Superannuation. Based at one of RMIT’s Melbourne campuses (City, Brunswick or Bundoora).

About the Program

Each year, RMIT brings on the world’s best and brightest researchers and teams to undertake transdisciplinary applied research that creates positive impact for society, the economy and the environment. This year, our focus is on building transdisciplinary capability in three key areas: Regenerative & Sustainable Futures, MedTech Innovation, Digital Innovation.

Fellowships

Vice‑Chancellor’s Indigenous Principal Research Fellowship

- Eligibility: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants holding a PhD.
- Track record: Excellent research record with international recognition aligned with one or more of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas.
- Responsibilities: Provide research leadership, build teams, develop networks, manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment.
- Salary: Academic level D1‑D4 (depending on experience), $40,000per annum.
- Research Support Funding: $40,000per annum for four years.

Vice‑Chancellor’s Indigenous Senior Research Fellowship

- Eligibility: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants holding a PhD.
- Track record: Established research record with national reputation aligned with one of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas.
- Responsibilities: Provide research leadership, develop networks, manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment.
- Salary: Academic level C1‑C6 (depending on experience),



$30,000per annum.
- Research Support Funding: $30,000per annum for four years.

Vice‑Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowship

- Eligibility: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants holding a PhD.
- Track record: Emerging research record with national reputation aligned with one of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas.
- Responsibilities: Provide research leadership, develop networks, manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment.
- Salary: Academic level B2‑B6 (depending on experience), $20,000per annum.
- Research Support Funding: $20,000per annum for four years.

Vice‑Chancellor’s Indigenous Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

- Eligibility: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants holding a PhD.
- Requirements: Significant contributions to RMIT’s research priorities through high‑quality projects and outputs.
- Responsibilities: Lead team‑based research projects that impact the area of specialisation, expand knowledge quality research aligned with RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas.
- Salary: Academic level A6‑B2 (depending on year of PhD conferral), $10,000per annum.
- Research Support Funding: $10,000per annum for four years.
- Additional: Opportunity to build research track record and reputation, supported by training, development and mentorship.





Eligibility & Confirmation

Fellowships are identified opportunities under ‘Special Measures’ of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible. Confirmation of heritage is required during the application process.

Application & Contact

For more information about the Fellowships program, please contact the Research Fellowships Team at . The submission deadline is 11:59pm on Tuesday 1September2026 (AEST). The position will close at that time. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to a child‑safe organisation. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Equal Prospect Statement

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing people irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. From 1January2026, the University will also consider gender‑based violence risk factors as part of the recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence and may be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks.

Accommodations

We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. People with disability are encouraged to apply. For adjustment requirements, please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for contact information.

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