Job Description
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Lead the Indigenous Australians and Forests cross-cutting theme within the AFWI-funded Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry
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Design and deliver a coordinated research programme embedding Indigenous knowledge and values across Centre activities
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Develop and implement the Indigenous Australians and Forests theme aligned with CCSF and AFWI priorities
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Produce high-quality scholarly outputs
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Build and sustain respectful relationships with Traditional Owner groups, industry and government
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Enable co-design and knowledge exchange
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Create pathways and training for Indigenous participation in research
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Supervise and mentor HDR students and early-career research staff
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Lead co-funded and co-designed proposal development
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Contribute to CCSF outreach and sector engagement
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Participate in CCSF planning, seminars and committees
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Promote inclusion and the Two Worlds framework across the CCSF
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Requirements
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PhD in Forest Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
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Strong publication record
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Experience delivering research that impacts policy or practice
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Proven experience building respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities
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Experience applying culturally safe, Two Worlds approaches
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Skills in designing grant proposals
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Experience managing funded projects
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Proven experience working with Indigenous communities
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Collaborative, ethically grounded and committed to inclusive research practice
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Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply
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Current valid work rights for Australia
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Visa sponsorship is not available
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Working with Children Check required
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Resume and cover letter required
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Core Competencies
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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.
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Highest-signal resume keywords
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PhD In Forest Science
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Strong Publication Record
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Experience Delivering Research Impacting Policy
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Proven Experience Building Partnerships With Indigenous Communities
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Skills In Designing Grant Proposals
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ATS Optimization Keywords
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Hard Skills
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Research Programme Design
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Project Management
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Grant Proposal Development
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Culturally Protected Approaches
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Knowledge Exchange Facilitation
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Soft Skills
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Collaborative
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Ethically Grounded
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Commitment To Inclusive Research Practice
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Certifications & Qualifications
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Working With Children Check
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Industry Keywords
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Indigenous Knowledge
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Two Worlds Framework
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Climate-Smart Forestry
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Respectful Relationships
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Sector Engagement
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📌 Senior Research Fellow, Climate-Smart Forestry - Indigenous Australian Theme Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Victoria