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 safe, 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 Protected 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