• Based in Justice & Society at the City West campus
• Full-time or part-time, five year fixed term contract
• Starting Salary: $112,892 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% Superannuation

About You

You are experienced in meaningful community engagement, with a genuine interest in addressing problematic narratives for Aboriginal peoples. Your critical thinking skills help you navigate complex issues with ease, while balancing multiple priorities and demands. You demonstrate capacity to manage research projects, including analysis, reporting and archiving.

Applications from Aboriginal candidates are highly encouraged.

About the Role

Reporting to the Bradley Distinguished Professor, you will be responsible for undertaking high-quality research projects deploying de-colonising theory and practice, to build and enable a two-way approach to the Telling the Whole Story Project. You will contribute to encouraging dialogue to recover Aboriginal knowledge, languages, cultures and stories into a bigger, more inclusive narrative.

The Path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To Be Successful You Will Need

• Understanding of the South Australian community sector and experience establishing and maintaining a network of contacts for collaborative activities relevant to Aboriginal community engagement
• Demonstrated capacity to manage research projects including documenting and archiving
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in writing up research findings for a variety of audiences
• High level of interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Why Join Us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to on-campus health clinics, gyms and fitness facilities
• Additional leave benefits

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7173. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 3 June 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.