- Lead the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the AFWI-funded Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry
- Design and deliver a coordinated research programme embedding Indigenous knowledge and values across Centre activities
- Develop and implement the Indigenous Australians and Forests theme aligned with CCSF and AFWI priorities
- Produce high-quality scholarly outputs
- Build and sustain respectful relationships with Traditional Owner groups, industry and government
- Enable co-design and knowledge exchange
- Create pathways and training for Indigenous participation in research
- Supervise and mentor HDR students and early-career research staff
- Lead co-funded and co-designed proposal development
- Contribute to CCSF outreach and sector engagement
- Participate in CCSF planning, seminars and committees
- Promote inclusion and the Two Worlds framework across the CCSF

Requirements

- PhD in Forest Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Strong publication record
- Experience delivering research that impacts policy or practice
- Proven experience building respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities
- Experience applying culturally protected, Two Worlds approaches
- Skills in designing grant proposals
- Experience managing funded projects
- Proven experience working with Indigenous communities
- Collaborative,



ethically grounded and committed to inclusive research practice
- Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply
- Current valid work rights for Australia
- Visa sponsorship is not available
- Working with Children Check required
- Resume and cover letter required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading research initiatives that integrate Indigenous knowledge and values, with a strong focus on building partnerships and delivering impactful outcomes in forest and environmental science. Proven ability to mentor and supervise research staff while promoting inclusive practices and co-design methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- PhD In Forest Science
- Strong Publication Record
- Experience Delivering Research Impacting Policy
- Proven Experience Building Partnerships With Indigenous Communities
- Skills In Designing Grant Proposals

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Research Programme Design
- Project Management
- Grant Proposal Development
- Culturally Safe Approaches
- Knowledge Exchange Facilitation

Soft Skills

- Collaborative
- Ethically Grounded
- Commitment To Inclusive Research Practice

Certifications & Qualifications

- Working With Children Check

Industry Keywords

- Indigenous Knowledge
- Two Worlds Framework
- Climate-Smart Forestry
- Respectful Relationships
- Sector Engagement

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📌 Senior Research Fellow, Climate-Smart Forestry – Indigenous Australian Theme Lead (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne