Research Fellow

• Fixed term till (31/12/2026)
• Campus independent
• Research Fellow A or B
• Part time .2 (1 day a week)

About the position

Ngura Ninti ('Knowing Home') is a project led by Professor Katherine Ellinghaus (La Trobe), Professor Barry Judd (University of Melbourne) and Emeritus Professor Richard Broome (La Trobe).

Together with a large group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous regional editors based at universities and organisations across the country, we are creating a Routledge-contracted, four-volume collection of key documents that will tell the story of Australian history from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective. The project entails consultation with Indigenous communities, archival research and prioritises Indigenous well-being.

There are four regional teams:

• West (broadly, Western Australia)
• Central (broadly, South Australia and the Northern Territory)
• South East (broadly, Tasmania, Victoria and lower New South Wales)
• North East (broadly, Queensland and upper New South Wales)

This position is to work with the South East regional team, led by Associate Professors Andrew Peters (Swinburne University) and Rebe Taylor (University of Tasmania) on the history of Lutruwita (Tasmania) from the Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) perspective.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Have, or be working towards, a higher education research qualification or have equivalent qualifications such as Indigenous Knowledges and professional research or consultation experience.
• Have experience of working successfully with Palawa Community members in formal settings, such as a Tasmanian Aboriginal organisation, a higher education organisation, a gallery, museum, library, archive or another similar context.
• High level organisational skills, including the ability to work autonomously with direction from team leaders, set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal supervision.
• Experience in researching, especially historical research in archives, museums, libraries, and/or galleries.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University's success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge.

La Trobe is one of Australia's research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55 pm, Monday the 29th of September 2025

Position Enquiries:  Professor Katherine Ellinghaus -

Recruitment Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker - 

Position Description below:

PD-Ngura Ninti-Level-B-Research-Only_South East (Lutruwita) - Research

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;

• An up to date resume; and

• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.