Senior Research Lead (First Nations)

at  University of Southern Queensland

• Total remuneration range $156,562 to $179,946 pa
• Full-time continuing appointment
• Ipswich campus
  Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

WHO YOU ARE

Join us at UniSQ and make a meaningful impact on First Nations research and scholarship. UniSQ is seeking a Senior Research Lead to collaboratively work with the Pro-Vice Chancellor (First Nations Strategy) and also other academic and administrative units to achieve outcomes aligned with UniSQ’s vision and strategic objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Senior Research Lead (First Nations) at UniSQ, you will play a crucial role in advancing our First Nations research agenda. This position is pivotal in fostering excellence in First Nations research, scholarship, and professional activities, while ensuring academic quality. Supporting the Pro-Vice Chancellor (First Nations Strategy), you will lead and facilitate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders at all levels and provide direction to colleagues across the University by:

• Developing highly productive research relationships with schools, hubs, and research centre’s across UniSQ;
• Supporting the development of First Nations researchers through engagement and supported HDR pathways;
• Fostering regional and national relationships in Indigenous research and higher education;
• Engaging with First Nations peoples and communities to ensure cultural responsiveness to their research needs;
• Coordinating Indigenous research proposals to funding bodies such as government, industry, the Australian Research Council, and the National Health and Medical Research Council;
• Actively contributing to a positive change agenda across First Nations research.
• Building capacity among UniSQ First Nations researchers through mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.

IF YOU KNOW THAT THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT RESUME TOGETHER WITH A TWO-PAGE (MAXIMUM) STATEMENT, OUTLINING YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE RELATIVE TO ‘WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR’ IN THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey, available on our website.