Indigenous Knowledge Fellow
5 months ago
**Job no**: 0062175
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part time (0.2 FTE); Fixed-term for 24 months (3 positions available)
**Faculty**:Science (Host Faculty)
**Institute**:Indigenous Knowledge Institute
**Salary**:UOM Academic Level E - $217,805 p.a. (pro rata for part time) plus 17% super
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
**About the Indigenous Knowledge Institute**
The Indigenous Knowledge Institute aims to advance research and engagement in Indigenous knowledge systems. Established in 2020, the Institute is one of five Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes that aim to promote research linkages and collaboration across the University and a lead role in articulating University research to external audiences. The Institute is recognised as a global hub for Indigenous wisdom and thought leadership in Indigenous knowledge research with diverse partners across Australia and the world.
**About the Role**
This position presents a unique opportunity for a senior Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Traditional Owner and/or Ceremonial Leader to work as a Professor of Indigenous Knowledge Institute at the University of Melbourne. As an Indigenous Knowledge Fellow, you will be supported to undertake a focused two-year program of research to realise your vision for advancing Indigenous Knowledge scholarship and exchanges.
Responsibilities include:
- Communicating and presenting on your research at internal and public events, meetings, and gatherings.
- Publishing and disseminating your research findings as ‘traditional’ (written and refereed) and/or ‘non-traditional’ (creative and public audience) academic outputs.
- Supporting the development of effective research collaborations in Indigenous Knowledge across the University.
- Contributing to developing a pipeline of research projects and partnerships focused on Indigenous Knowledge.
This position is located within the Indigenous Knowledge Institute at the University and reports to its Inaugural Director. The Institute aims to work in partnership with Indigenous communities and invests in research initiatives guided by four priority areas:
- Country — Indigenous knowledge of sustaining environments and ecologies
- Law — Indigenous knowledge in maintaining law, governance, and social cohesion
- Culture — Indigenous knowledge as applied through culture and creative expressions
Each Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship awarded attracts a Research Project Grant of $20,000 per annum over two years. Successful applicants will be invited by the Institute to outline their anticipated project budget for approval.
**About You**
You will have a strong background in maintaining and/or revitalising in Indigenous Knowledge through your own activities and networks. You will also have a passion for advancing Indigenous Knowledge research within the university sector and want to contribute to promoting a working environment that supports this growth.
You will also have:
- Extensive experience maintaining and/or revitalising Indigenous knowledge and related cultural and/or environmental practice. This may include comprehensive ceremonial and/or community leadership capabilities.
- Established leadership and influence within Indigenous community contexts and related organisations.
- Excellent ability to establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders and translate Indigenous Knowledge into research project and communication contexts.
- Excellent ability to co-create and participate in research projects and contribute to publishing findings as ‘traditional’ (written and refereed) and/or ‘non-traditional’ (creative and public audience) academic outputs.
- Excellent ability to present on Indigenous Knowledge and related research at internal and public events, meetings, and gatherings, including conferences and public lectures.
**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
**Benefits for Indigenous staff**
- 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 Indigenous Strategy and Indigenous Employment Framework with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indi
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