Position Number: 0064149
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/School: Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
Salary: Level D $175,858 - $193,740 + 17% super
- Shape the future of Indigenous Business and Leadership, influencing policy, practice, and education while working within a dynamic and highly collaborative academic environment.
- Drive high-impact research initiatives, secure competitive funding, and mentor the next generation of scholars
About the Opportunity
In 2021, the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business and Economics, in partnership with Melbourne Business School, established the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership to foster excellence in Indigenous business education and research.
As Associate Professor, you will drive research initiatives of national and international significance, shaping the Centre’s scholarly contributions. You will lead and mentor students and early-career researchers, building a culture of research excellence while securing major competitive grants and producing high-impact publications.
Additionally, you will play a key part in developing and delivering teaching within the Master of Indigenous Business Leadership and other programs, as well as contributing to seminars, workshops, and professional development activities. Your leadership will extend across the University and Melbourne Business School, engaging in committees and broader academic initiatives that support the Centre’s vision and strategic goals.
About You
You are an inspiring and collaborative leader, with the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships and drive positive change in the field of Indigenous Business and Leadership. With exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, creating an inclusive and supportive academic environment. Your leadership is characterised by integrity, vision, and a commitment to mentoring and developing others, particularly early-career researchers and students. As a skilled collaborator, you work seamlessly across disciplines and institutions, bringing people together to advance research and practice. Your strategic mindset and sound judgement enable you to navigate complex challenges, while your ability to communicate with clarity and influence enhances the Centre’s impact at both national and international levels.
You will also have:
- A doctoral qualification in Indigenous Business, Indigenous Leadership, or a closely related discipline, along with a distinguished academic career in research, policy, and practice in this field.
- A nationally and internationally recognised research portfolio, with a substantial body of published work and a track record of securing competitive research grants and consultancies.
- Extensive experience in university teaching, including course design in Indigenous Business and Leadership, as well as the successful supervision of higher degree research students.
- A lived experience of Indigenous cultures and knowledges.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached position description.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
About Us
Your New Team – The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
https://dilinduwa.com.au/
The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership is a new research, education and engagement centre focused on advancing Indigenous business leadership. A collaboration between the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) and Melbourne Business School Ltd (MBSL), the Centre will play a pivotal role in meeting the University’s target of developing 1000 Indigenous business leaders by 2025.
This extends across the portfolio of programs from research, undergraduate to postgraduate and executive education and community engagement at FBE and MBS.
Employee Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.
To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a Cover Letter, CV, and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
Position Description
