Research Fellow, Evaluation of OCHRE – Local Decision Making

Classification: ANU Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916- 128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 July 2025. 

Position overview
The Centre for Indigenous Policy Research (CIPR) in POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research,  College of Arts & Social Sciences (CASS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow to work closely with senior researchers in the Centre on topics related to First Nations social, Economic and employment policy.  The appointee will undertake literature reviews, perform mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) research studies, data analysis and draft written reports.  The role will require the Research Fellow to publish in both academic journals and through both the CIPR/POLIS publications series.  They will require a detailed understanding of Indigenous Australians and issues facing them and an ability to interact with Indigenous economics, enterprises, communities, community organisations and government departments.  The appointee will have demonstrated experience in mixed methods analysis.  The Research Fellow will be given the opportunity to work closely with government and First Nations organisations and will develop and demonstrate expertise and skill in an important public policy domain.  

CIPR is Australia’s pre-eminent social science research body focusing on First Nations social and economic policy.  CIPR is part of POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research in the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS). POLIS is home to six other research centres, enabling CIPR to work across disciplines and sectors, including government, community, business and education.  This interdisciplinary and collaborative space enables CIPR to address and make a difference in the challenges of today’s society.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

Enquiries:  Associate Professor Deirdre Howard-Wagner | E: Deirdre.Howard-Wagner@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.