Job no: 0063494, 0063719 - two opportunities available
Location: Parkville (Hybrid)
Role type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE); Fixed-term for 4 years
Faculty: Arts
Salary: Academic B – $119,231 - $141,581 (per annum) p.a. plus 17% super
ONLY INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION, SECTION 12 (1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 2011 (VIC).
- Gain guidance and resources to secure a major government grant, with access to dedicated research support.
- Contribute to Indigenous development initiatives and explore leadership opportunities within the Faculty.
- Competitive package, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Faculty of Arts Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellowship is a transformative opportunity for an emerging Indigenous Australian scholar to lead a research project in the humanities or social sciences, ideally within the Faculty’s established areas of expertise.
This four-year fellowship is designed to support the successful candidate with preparing a competitive application for a Category 1 government grant, such as the ARC DECRA or ARC Discovery Indigenous, with guidance from an experienced research mentor. The fellowship also offers access to dedicated internal research support through the Faculty Indigenous Research Grant schemes.
Beyond research, this fellowship empowers the scholar to contribute to the Faculty's Indigenous development initiatives, and if so desired, the opportunity to take on a (very broadly defined) leadership role in this area (up to a maximum of 0.2 FTE).
This fellowship is more than a professional opportunity—it is part of a broader commitment by the Faculty to foster Indigenous leadership and representation within the academic community. As a vital component of the Faculty’s Divisional Indigenous Development Plan, it plays a crucial role in building a strong cohort of Indigenous academic staff, enriching the Faculty’s diverse scholarly environment, and paving the way for future generations of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars.
Your responsibilities will include:
- In consultation with the assigned mentor, create a strategic research agenda that outlines a research output for the duration of the Fellowship.
- Develop and conduct research both independently and in collaboration with Faculty staff as appropriate to the project.
- In consultation with the assigned mentor (and/or supervisor), work towards applying for Category 1 research funding during the period of appointment.
- Publish peer-reviewed academic papers and other scholarly outputs.
- Present conference/symposium papers at appropriate Australian and international forums.
- Public engagement and service to the field.
- Active engagement in service, leadership and coordination roles in the Program, School and Faculty demonstrating respectful and inclusive behaviours that generate trust amongst colleagues.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be interested in this opportunity if you have a PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences and are eager to build a strong academic career. You should have a deep understanding of research trends and methodologies in your field and demonstrate a strong desire to advance in academia. You’ll also need to show that you can work independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals and meet deadlines effectively.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Benefits for Indigenous staff
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Benefits for Indigenous staff at the University, include:
- Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.
- University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Employment Framework, with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members.
- Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN)
- Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.
- Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 18th SEPTEMBER 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: 0063494_Arts Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellow_PD.pdf
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Position Description
