Culturally Nourishing School Opportunity

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeResearch Full time $95,000 - $118,000
Job Description

The CNS initiative is a collaborative effort that brings together universities, schools, and communities to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through culturally focused, strengths-based whole-of-school change.

CNS combines leadership and professional learning with practice-informed research to reshape teaching, curriculum, and community engagement.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will drive the next phase of CNS, supporting expansion across NSW, SA, and VIC.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a research agenda and deliver high-quality reports and publications.
  • Apply quantitative education research methods and multivariate analysis.
  • Support the management of a large, multi-stakeholder research program.
  • Contribute to advocacy through data and policy-relevant insights.
  • Conduct high-quality research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, both independently and within project teams.
  • Prepare and publish research outputs (journal articles, reports, books) and contribute to grant submissions.
  • Manage data, projects, and records in line with ethics, legal, and professional standards.
  • Present research at conferences and industry forums, and engage with external stakeholders.
  • Supervise HDR students where appropriate and contribute to project administration.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A PhD in Education, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Studies, Sociology, or related field (within the past 5 years).
  • Proven scholarly writing skills and a developing publication record.
  • Strong quantitative research skills, including multivariate analysis (experience in mixed-methods research an advantage).
  • Experience conducting research in schools (preferred).
  • Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in diverse teams, with a willingness to travel domestically.

Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Additional leave during the Christmas period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices
  • Discounts and entitlements
  • Cultural Leave (for Indigenous people)

How to Apply

Submit your CV, cover letter, and a separate document addressing the selection criteria.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on UNSW's job portal.

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment checks prior to commencing. If the successful applicant has self-identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, confirmation of Aboriginality will also be requested.

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