School of Agriculture and Environment Exploration of the potential economic and social value for Indigenous Australians from revegetation of damaged lands. Exploring the potential for resilient Indigenous Australian-owned businesses derived from engaging with the carbon economy, honey production, seed supply, cultural species development and restoration services. Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2.5 years. Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362, Level B, $113,934 - $134,824 p.a plus 17% superannuation. Well-suited to an Indigenous Australian who has previous experience working with Indigenous communities and industry professionals. About the area The ARC Training Centre for Healing Country ('Healing Country ') builds a robust science-business interface that links Indigenous Australians to vibrant and resilient businesses in revegetation of damaged lands that reconnects communities to healthy soils and landscapes to create ongoing financial independence through the carbon economy, honey production, seed supply, cultural species development and restoration services.
About the opportunity You will be responsible for a diverse program of research that addresses the needs of Indigenous people and communities through quantification of the cumulative economic and commercial benefits derived from an Indigenous restoration economy.
Key Responsibilities: Document the productive capacity of Indigenous enterprise and its influence on skills pathways, Indigenous household income, welfare payments, individual and community health and wellbeing. Collaborate with the Curtin and UWA Healing Country Chief Investigators. Contribute to the research of Healing Country, the host School, and the University of Western Australia. Develop and maintain a research profile at national and international levels. Supervise post-graduate students. About you Doctoral qualification in a relevant applied economics field with a keen interest in developing an understanding of socio-economic processes and impacts. Strong background experience and knowledge in First Nations and Aboriginal matters. Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and data collection. Strong communication and scientific writing ability. Demonstrable understanding of, or willingness to learn, Indigenous knowledge systems and their integration with Western scientific approaches. A high level of Indigenous cultural competency or willingness to develop this. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with Indigenous communities, decision-makers and research-users. How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 21 November 2024
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role, pursuant to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
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