Organisation/Company WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Research Field Agricultural sciences Architecture Biological sciences Computer science Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Chemistry Engineering Mathematics Physics Chemistry Environmental science Geosciences Biological sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 13 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Lead Indigenous leadership and excellence across the Faculty.

Identified Position

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

You will provide strategic academic leadership to advance Indigenous engagement, education, research and success across theFaculty of Engineering, Computing and Science . Reporting to the Executive Dean, you will work across the Faculty to implement Western Sydney University’s2026-2030 Indigenous Strategy and embed Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and participation across teaching, research and governance.

You will lead a Faculty-wide approach to Indigenous leadership and excellence across all the Faculty's Schools,bringing strengths together into a coordinated Faculty-wide direction. Working with senior leaders, Indigenous academics, the Division of Indigenous Leadership,Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education, community partners, Elders and University stakeholders, you will align strategy, share best practice and support meaningful impact in Indigenous research,



curriculum, student partnership, staff development and cultural capability.

As an anchor institution in Greater Western Sydney, Western Sydney University is committed to Indigenous self-determination, cultural integrity and community partnership, creating opportunities for Indigenous peoples to thrive, lead and succeed.

This position is an ongoing academic appointment, with the Associate Dean (Indigenous) responsibilities held as a 3-year secondment with a workload allocation of either 0.8 FTE (80%) or 0.6 FTE (60%).

What Success Looks Like:

- Lead Faculty-specific strategies that align with the University’s Indigenous Strategy and strengthen Indigenous participation, success and leadership.
- Advance Indigenous-enriched curriculum, student partnership and support in collaboration with Badanami and faculty stakeholders.
- Strengthen Indigenous-led and Indigenous-engaged research, including ethical and respectful partnerships with communities, Elders and organisations.
- Provide cultural leadership that builds cultural safety, responsiveness and Indigenous voice across faculty governance and academic life.
- Monitor and report on key indicators relating to Indigenous education, research, staffing and engagement.
- You hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline and are appointable at Academic Level D or E (refer to position descriptions for details of academic appointment requirements atLevel D andLevel E ).
- You have a proven record of academic leadership and engagement with Indigenous communities, education or research.




- You bring deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contemporary issues.
- You have strong experience in curriculum development and/or research that centres Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives.

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

- Fitness Passport:Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
- Onsite Childcare:Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
- Financial Benefits:Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
- Holistic Support:Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
- Position Enquiries:Direct to Professor Brian Falzon, Executive Dean [email protected] .Please include the job reference code REF1181Y.
- Closing Date:11:59pm, Sunday 13thSeptember 2026.
- Working Rights:You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in ourEqual Opportunity Policy . We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This is your prospect to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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📌 Associate Dean (Indigenous), Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Sydney University
📍 New South Wales