UNSW Scientia Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Researchers)

University of Recent South Wales – Kensington NSW

- Employment Type: Full time or Part time. The program has flexibility for part time employment, and research breaks for participants to pursue other studies, engage with industry or to follow other interests.
- Duration: Four-year tenure track contract with the possibility of converting to a continuing position
- Eligibility: Level B (Lecturer) and C (Senior Lecturer) across any discipline. Candidates with compelling track records will be considered at levels A (Associate Lecturer) and D (Associate Professor). This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
- Remuneration: Academic Level A – D (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
- Location: Kensington NSW

This is an identified position and open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).





The UNSW Scientia Program is one of the cornerstones of UNSW’s Progress for All strategy. A primary goal of the Program is to enhance UNSW's research performance by attracting and retaining exceptional early to mid-career researchers, with outstanding research track records. Scientia academics will be leaders in their School and Faculty and support UNSW’s inaugural Indigenous Research Plan through social engagement, global impact, and academic excellence.

Expressions of interest (EOIs) are due by 11.55pm on Friday 28th August 2026.

For queries about the Scientia Program, contact Evelyn Mike, Senior Scientia Advisor, ***********@unsw.edu.au

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role

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