• Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Adaptive Governance, Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program to join School of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Academic Division.

The Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) brings together Australia's leading experts to create an innovative suite of safe, acceptable interventions to help the Great Barrier Reef resist, adapt to, and recover from the impacts of climate change. This Research and Development (R&D) program is the world's largest effort to help a significant ecosystem survive climate change. RRAPs' mission is to provide reef managers and decision-makers with scientifically proven, ecologically-effective, socially-acceptable, technically-feasible, and economically-viable options for intervening at scale on the Great Barrier Reef and other Australian reefs to help them recover from, and adapt to, the effects of climate change, and to help guide implementation if required.

We're offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT's commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Architecture and Built Environment delivers programs, knowledge and technical skills focused on designing, planning, constructing, and managing the built environment sustainably. The School combines complementary disciplinary strengths in architecture and the built environment to education and research in partnership with industry to solve real-world problems. We advance sustainable development, technological innovation and apply human centred and critical perspectives to engage industry, government and communities in design and innovation in the built environment.

What you need to succeed

1. Completion of a doctoral qualification in a field relevant to adaptive governance such as co-design, risk governance, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation and learning and research experience in the social dimensions of environmental management.
2. Demonstrated ability to conceptualise, synthesise and evaluate diverse types of qualitative and quantitative data to inform theory and practice.
3. A track record in research evidenced by high-quality publications, timely delivery of research and the potential to contribute toward new research programs. This could be demonstrated by experience with grant applications, experience working within collaborative research teams mentoring of staff/students, or supervision of student projects.
4. Proven interpersonal and communication skills with a strong capacity to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team, develop effective relationships across diverse sectors including with Traditional Owners.
5. Demonstrated skills in project planning, coordination, management and delivery.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—its celebrated. See our commitment