Overview Role type: Continuing Faculty – Faculty of Business and Economics.

Salary: Level B – D – $124,656 – $202,556 p.a. plus 17% super. Indigenous‑identified academic role to shape research and policy in Indigenous business ecosystems and collaborate with communities, government and industry. You will join Dilin Duwa as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Indigenous Business Leadership, leading research on Indigenous leadership, entrepreneurship, policy and participation, and helping grow an Indigenous business ecosystem that advances economic independence for First Nations peoples.

Responsibilities - Lead or contribute to high‑quality research projects on Indigenous leadership, entrepreneurship, business ecosystems, policy and participation.

- Secure research funding, produce influential publications and share findings with academic, community, policy and industry audiences.
- Supervise and mentor higher‑degree researchers and early‑career academics within Dilin Duwa’s programmes and projects.
- Contribute to postgraduate, executive or community teaching where aligned with your expertise and the Centre’s priorities.
- Build partnerships with Indigenous communities, governments, businesses and universities, strengthening the Indigenous business ecosystem nationally and internationally.

Qualifications - Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and bring lived experience of Indigenous cultures and knowledges.

- Hold a doctoral degree in Indigenous business, Indigenous leadership or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrate a strong and growing record of research, publications and, where applicable, competitive research funding success.
- Bring experience designing and delivering university‑level subjects or programmes in Indigenous Business and Leadership or related fields.
- Provide successful supervision and mentoring for higher‑degree research students and emerging Indigenous scholars.
- Collaborate effectively with Indigenous communities, industry,



government and academic partners to influence policy and practice.

Benefits - 17% superannuation.

- Supportive flexible work arrangements and commitment to inclusion and well‑being.
- Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programmes such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
- Progressive leave provisions to empower work‑life balance and well‑being, including parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
- Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance, Melbourne Theatre Company discounts, and other cultural and recreational benefits.
- Health and well‑being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Application Essentials Applications close: 19 August 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions; if successful, the University will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume, cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and answers to the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. For queries related to this specific position contact Sara Kaltz at [email protected]. For recruitment process questions contact Nick Petersen at [email protected].

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Equality and Inclusion The University of Melbourne is an Equal Prospect Employer and a child‑safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace.

We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities and provide recruitment adjustments throughout. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

📌 Business and Economics Academic Level B-D (Indigenous Identified Role) (Parkville)
🏢 UOM University of Melbourne
📍 Parkville