Associate Dean Indigenous (Science & Health)

About the role

The Faculty of Science & Health at the University of Canberra is seeking an Associate Dean Indigenous (ADI) to lead Indigenous excellence, shape research and transform futures. Reporting to the Dean, the ADI provides strategic leadership for Indigenous research, student success, research growth and community engagement, working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous and senior university leaders while keeping an active academic profile. The position is full-time, continuing, with part-time options considered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and influence Indigenous research strategy and capability development across the Faculty
• Maintain a strong research profile with high-quality publications and scholarly outputs
• Supervise and mentor HDR candidates, with a focus on Indigenous research students and emerging scholars
• Foster interdisciplinary and community-led research partnerships that benefit Indigenous peoples and communities
• Develop research collaborations across academia, industry, government and community sectors
• Support competitive research funding and strategic research initiatives

Required profile

• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• An established research profile with publications commensurate with Associate Professor or Professor
• Demonstrated success in HDR supervision and research mentorship
• Significant academic leadership experience in Indigenous learning, teaching, research, engagement and/or strategy
• Strong understanding of contemporary Indigenous issues in higher education and the national context
• Commitment to Indigenous student success, staff development and research excellence
• Previous experience as an Associate Dean Indigenous or in a comparable senior Indigenous leadership role is advantageous
• Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration is required

What we offer

• Salary range of $170,522 to $218,799 per year plus 17% superannuation
• Flexible, family-friendly policies, on-site gym, medical services, a grocery store and early childhood education and care facilities

Applications close 11:55pm on 22 November 2026. Applicants submit a CV and a cover letter, and should contact the university's talent team for recruitment questions.