ARC Research Fellow, Social Performance and Indigenous Cultural Heritage

About the role

The University of Queensland is recruiting an ARC Research Fellow for its Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) within the Sustainable Minerals Institute, and the ARC Training Centre for Archaeology in the Resources Sector. The post is based at the St Lucia campus with travel to remote areas, and is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as a genuine occupational requirement. It is a full-time fixed-term position of 2 years, with a base salary of $119,462.94 to $141,545.09 plus 17% superannuation (Academic Level B).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and deliver applied research within the ARC Training Centre and CSRM projects, including data collection and analysis, literature reviews, publications, knowledge products, proposals and funding applications.
• Build relationships with Indigenous communities as rights and interest holders and with industry partners, and turn research into outcomes with academic and real-world impact.
• Contribute to research training and teaching through guest lectures, tutorials and short courses, and support professional development and curriculum activities.
• Support the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students and the UQ PhD cohort within the ARC Training Centre.
• Build partnerships with Indigenous communities, industry, government and professional bodies, and take part in internal and external service activities.

Required profile

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, with evidence provided to confirm status.
• PhD completed in a relevant discipline such as social sciences, geography, anthropology, development studies, archaeology or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, with experience engaging with those communities.
• Experience in applied research, preferably in resource sectors, social performance or governance areas.
• Emerging track record of research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications and/or industry reports.
• Current valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams and with diverse stakeholders, including in regional and remote areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisational and project support skills, and commitment to ethical and socially responsible research.

Applications close 6 December 2026. Candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter through the university's online application system; email applications are not accepted. Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks.