Full-time (100 %), fixed-term position for up to 3 years
Base salary will be in the range $114,824 - $136,048 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)
Work at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus
This is an exciting opportunity for an early career researcher to join a nationally and internationally connected community of Indigenous researchers within the ARC Indigenous Futures Centre (ARC-IFC). Based at the Queensland Node (UQ), you will collaborate with Indigenous community researchers, HDR students, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, and senior academics across Centre nodes in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
You will have access to the Indigenous Futures Preparation Program, offering leadership and research training, mentoring, professional development, writing retreats, seed funding for innovative research, and opportunities to participate in national and international Centre activities.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Research
In collaboration with the Education and Economies Theme leader/s and Chief Investigators, develop and contribute to a team-based research program that achieve national recognition and trans-sectoral impact.
Apply relational and transdisciplinary Indigenous research methodologies
Work with your supervisor, Centre community partners, and colleagues to co-design at least one research project and contribute to additional projects aligned with Centre objectives.
Produce high- quality research outputs consistent with ARC-IFC’s objectives, including taking a lead role in some outputs such as publications in high-quality outlets.
Collaborate with colleagues on joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding, including actively seeking, obtaining and managing research funding. Contribution may include serving as a Chief Investigator.
Active participation in the grow and development NIKI.
2. Supervision and Researcher Development
Demonstration a track record of effective supervision and development of researcher capability, particularly for Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
Make a significantly contribute to the Centre’s Indigenous Futures Preparation Program through supervision, participation, presentation, and theme related activities.
Facilitate engagement and development opportunities for Higher Degree Research supervisees.
Effectively lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
Manage staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.
Promptly and appropriately address conflicts and grievances in line with University policies and procedures.
3. Citizenship and Service
Demonstrate citizenship behaviours align with the ARC-IFC’s Code of Conduct and UQ values.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities and ARC-IFC’s community partners and other end-users.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership through active participation in priority activities for the Centre.
Provide support to other research positions and Centre activities as needed and during other team members’ absences.
Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation on relevant committees such as the Conference, Workshops and Seminars Committee, the Research Committee and the Community and Partner Board.
Provide leadership as required in the Centre’s four Areas of Responsibility; Community Engagement; Communications and Social Media; Capacity Building; and Knowledge Transfer.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures (ARC-IFC) is a nationally funded research centre located in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) at the University of Queensland (UQ). Led by UQ, the Centre is a consortium of seven Australian Universities including the University of Melbourne, the University of Technology Sydney, the Australian National University, the University of the Sunshine Coast, Charles Darwin University and University of Western Australia. The Centre is entirely Indigenous led and includes 18 Chief Investigators and 5 international Partner Investigators.
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Completion of a PhD in the relevant Theme area.
A developing research profile in within the Theme area.
Demonstrated experience in authentic collaboration with Indigenous communities.
Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous researchers.
An emerging reputation supported by publications in reputable refereed journals and presentations at recognised conferences and other scholarly venues.
Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
Experience in contributing meaningful to internal service roles alongside active engagement to external activities.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA), criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Bronwyn Fredericks dvcie@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
Cover letter addressing ‘About You’ section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
As part of the selection process, shortlisted applicants will be required to present a seminar and mock lecture to members of the School community prior to their scheduled interview. Topics for both the seminars and lecture will be provided with adequate notice.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59450). Please note that Seminars and Interviews have been scheduled for the week commencing 26 January 2026.