Aboriginal Knowledge Systems Lead

18 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeResearch Full time $131,000 - $153,000
Job Title:

Indigenous Research Manager

About the Position:

We are seeking a highly motivated and culturally grounded professional to lead a nationally significant initiative that embeds Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, and data sovereignty principles into research collections and digital infrastructure.

  • Lead the delivery of an Indigenous co-designed research project within a national research collection and digital infrastructure project.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide the ethical integration of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) principles into collections policy, governance, and practice.
  • Develop relationships, align project activities with national and international policy frameworks, and identify opportunities for mutually beneficial research partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic planning, implementation, coordination, financial oversight, risk management, and delivery of outputs in line with reporting and governance requirements.
  • Collaboration with a science director, research project advisor – Indigenous Science, and teams to co-design and implement project activities that centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, priorities, and governance.
  • Support the effective operation of an established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group, ensuring culturally respectful processes, timely provision of information, and integration of guidance into project decisions and deliverables.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience in leading culturally grounded projects or programs that centre Indigenous knowledge systems, community priorities, or cultural governance.
  • Foundational understanding of IDSov and ICIP, and the ability to lead and apply these principles in science, research, or data contexts.
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, including demonstrated trust-based work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Eligibility Criteria:

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian citizenship. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm their identity and eligibility.

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