Research Fellow Indigenous Economic Empowerment

**Role type**:Full-time, Continuing (Research Contingent)
**Faculty**:The Faculty of Business and Economics
**Department**:Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
**Salary**:Level B - $122,212 to $145,121 p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct pioneering research in a stimulating and collaborative environment, fostering both academic excellence and professional growth.
- Join our team to support Indigenous economic self-determination: generate robust evidence to inform policy that empowers Indigenous communities.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Your next career opportunity**

Join the Melbourne Institute to be part of the new Indigenous economics research program. The aim of the program, in partnership with Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership, is to develop research that supports Indigenous economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, employment, education and training and community development. The role encompasses both academic and contract research and communication of findings to scholarly, policy, and public audiences. Working alongside leading researchers from economics and business, you will contribute to existing projects and bring fresh ideas to help develop new ones.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Conducting and disseminating research, undertaking independent and collaborative academic and contract research, analysing complex datasets, preparing reports and scholarly papers, and presenting findings to academic, government, industry, and community audiences.
- Advancing policy impact, contributing to outreach and engagement activities, drafting submissions, articles, and summaries, and ensuring research informs and influences policy and practice.
- Developing future projects, initiating and contributing to funding proposals, expanding research collaborations, and exploring opportunities with Indigenous economic empowerment.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You hold a PhD or near completion PhD in empirical (applied) microeconomics or related discipline with demonstrated strong econometric skills, experience using administrative data and/or other types of complex datasets. You will also have strong communication skills, and a passion for research to improve the developmental trajectories of Indigenous peoples.

**You may also**:

- Have an ability to conduct independent economic research, be proactive, and assume responsibility for the development and completion of research papers.
- Demonstrated strong econometric skills, experience using administrative data and/or other types of complex datasets.
- Have an ability and willingness to work collaboratively in teams to ensure successful project outcomes, including as part of interdisciplinary teams.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team - The Melbourne Institute**
The Melbourne Institute stands at the forefront of economic and social policy research in Australia, renowned for its rigorous, cutting-edge analysis that informs public debate and shapes national policy. As part of the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics, it offers a vibrant, research-focused environment where excellence and impact are paramount.

Joining the Institute means becoming part of a dynamic team of leading academics and dedicated professionals committed to advancing understanding of complex economic and social challenges. Here, you will have the opportunity to contribute to influential projects across diverse policy areas, collaborate on interdisciplinary research, and access strong support for securing external funding. The Institute values innovation, scholarly distinction, and a commitment to producing work that makes a tangible difference to society, providing an exceptional platform for career development and academic leadership.

**Be Yourself**
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