Lecturer, Indigenous Social Equity and Leadership

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and coordinate engaging postgraduate subjects using culturally grounded and flexible teaching approaches for adult learners.
• Supervise and support Fellows in developing rigorous social change project proposals with strong community partnerships and ethical foundations.
• Conduct and publish high-quality research on Indigenous social change and leadership, securing external funding where appropriate.
• Contribute to research, seminars, and public engagement, representing the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) locally and internationally.
• Build and sustain collaborations with Indigenous communities, partners, and University colleagues to strengthen teaching and impact.

Requirements

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision).
• Doctoral qualification or near completion in a field related to Indigenous social change.
• Experience in curriculum co-design that embeds Indigenous knowledges, cultural safety, and decolonial practices.
• A strong record or clear potential in research, publication, and collaborative project development.
• Excellence in teaching adult learners using inclusive and reflexive pedagogical approaches.
• Proven ability to engage ethically with Indigenous communities and partners to nurture long-term relationships.

About the Company

The University of Melbourne is a world-leading institution committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace. You will join the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE), a collaborative programme advancing Indigenous and Pacific-led social change through postgraduate study and a lifelong community of senior Fellows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($124,656–$148,023 per annum) plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible working options and a family-friendly work environment.
• Access to exceptional professional development and graduate course discounts.
• Generous salary packaging and industry-leading leave provisions.