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 solid 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 Safe 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)
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📍 Victoria