Senior research fellow (indigenous targeted)

Senior Research Fellow (Indigenous Targeted)

This role is based in Australia – located in Sydney, NSW.

Work type: Part Time (21 hours per week), Fixed Term Contract until June 2029. Remuneration: Level C from $155k + 17% superannuation & leave loading. Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network benefits are offered. Location: Kensington, NSW (open to other locations in Australia).

Why Your Role Matters

Join the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE) at UNSW, where we foster a diverse and inclusive staff and student community while partnering with communities and broader society to create positive and lasting change.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Research Fellow to play a leading quantitative research role within the Yuwaya Ngarra‑li partnership with the Dharriwaa Elders Group. As part of the Societal Transformation and Equity team, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community‑led research that supports systemic change for Aboriginal children and young people in Walgett and beyond.

A key focus of the role is overseeing the innovative Walgett Children and Young People Linked Administrative Dataset and leading high‑quality research that enhances understanding of the relationships between education, health and criminal justice outcomes. The successful candidate will lead the management, analysis and drafting of publications drawing on this important dataset, making independent and original contributions to a growing body of community‑led evidence that informs policy and practice.

Reporting to the Director of Yuwaya Ngarra‑li, the Senior Research Fellow will work within a collaborative and highly respected research environment. The position offers mentorship and potential future supervisory responsibilities.

Accountabilities

• Make independent contributions to research that have a significant impact in quantitative data, criminology and Indigenous Data Governance.
• Undertake independent research in community‑led place‑based linked administrative data analysis.
• Collaborate with and provide expert advice on data linkage and quantitative data analysis to the Director and other Yuwaya Ngarra‑li team members at UNSW and in Walgett.
• Lead the management, analysis and reporting on studies of the Walgett Children and Young People Linked Administrative Dataset in collaboration with co‑investigators at UNSW and DEG, including liaison with data custodians, ethics committees and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to Yuwaya Ngarra‑li publications, presentations, planning and reflection sessions as required.

About You

• PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record in quantitative research with high‑quality, high‑impact outcomes and research excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships, including with Aboriginal community‑controlled organisations.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, and relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to health and safety training.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff.

Pre‑Employment Checks

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical checks and assessments

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria before 11.55pm Tuesday 30th June 2026. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application. For any questions about the support available for Indigenous staff, contact Nat Chenhall, Manager, Indigenous Employment, at n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au. For job queries, contact Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant, at chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au (applications must be submitted online).

Advertised

05 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications Close

30 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time