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This is a Targeted Position. AIGI strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who will be given priority consideration for this role. This position is part of a special measure under s. 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) to support the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All candidates are welcome to apply. WHO WE ARE The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation recognised for leadership and excellence in Indigenous governance. We support Indigenous peoples, organisations, and communities with tools, resources, and networks to strengthen self‑determination through strong self‑governance. Headquartered at Brisbane Technology Park with staff working remotely across Australia, AIGI is governed by an all‑Indigenous Board. Our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan focuses on Indigenous Governance Leadership and Success, Indigenous knowledge and wisdom, and long‑term sustainability. To find out more about our organisation, visit our website www.aigi.org.au. THE OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Research & Resources to join our team, reporting to the Executive Director Governance & Research. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for AIGI's research, resources, publications, Toolkit content and knowledge translation activities. You will ensure research insights are translated into accessible, culturally grounded and practical resources that strengthen First Nations governance and support AIGI's delivery, advisory, learning and fee-for-service work, while providing direct supervision to our Project Officers. Your main role responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of AIGI's research, knowledge and resource priorities, ensuring work aligns with the Strategic Plan, Business Plan and the needs of First Nations governance bodies Ensuring research and resource activity reflects Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, cultural governance, consent and community accountability Overseeing the development, review and improvement of resources including Toolkit content, practical guides, case studies, governance stories, reports and publications Managing content pipelines, publication schedules, resource libraries and review cycles, and maintaining accountability for the technical performance of the Toolkit Managing Research & Resources workplans, workflow and project priorities, including coordinating the day-to-day work of the Project Officers - Research & Resources Building and maintaining respectful working relationships with First Nations organisations, communities, contributors, researchers and sector stakeholders Providing clear, visible and supportive leadership to direct reports, including work planning, coaching, feedback and performance support Any additional tasks that align with your role and responsibilities as directed by the Executive Director Governance & Research WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED To be successful in this role, you ideally have: Experience leading or coordinating research, policy, publications, resources, Toolkit content, knowledge translation or related projects Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways Strong understanding of Indigenous governance, culturally grounded knowledge production and research practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts Understanding of Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, permissions, consent and culturally accountable resource development Exceptional writing, editing and knowledge translation skills, including reports, resources, Toolkit content, policy insights and publications Experience supervising staff, coordinating project teams, managing workflows or supporting capabili