ARC Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Archaeology

Position Details

• Four-year contract | Full-Time
• Academic Level B I AU$115,871 - $137,122pa | 17% superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position

Flinders University is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Archaeology to join the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Archaeology in the Resources Sector. This $18 million initiative brings together universities, Indigenous partners and industry to transform how cultural heritage is understood and managed in the resources sector.

In this position, you will lead industry-engaged research exploring how mining activities such as drilling and blasting impact archaeological sites and culturally significant places. Working closely with industry partners and Traditional Owners, you will help generate new insights that directly improve cultural heritage assessment, protection and management in active mining landscapes.

In this position, you will:

• Conduct innovative, industry-engaged research examining the impacts of mining activities on cultural heritage sites, contributing to high-quality publications, presentations and research outcomes.
• Collaborate with industry partners, Traditional Owners and researchers to advance sustainable and culturally informed heritage management practices.
• Build strong interdisciplinary partnerships and contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and postgraduate researchers.
• Undertake field-based research, including remote fieldwork and travel across regional, interstate and international locations.

About You:

You are an emerging researcher with a passion for archaeology, cultural heritage and collaborative industry-focused research. You are curious, adaptable and motivated to work across disciplines, bringing a commitment to high-quality research, respectful engagement with diverse stakeholders and a desire to create meaningful impact in the resources and cultural heritage sectors.

You will bring:

• A PhD in Archaeology or a closely related discipline.
• An emerging research profile demonstrated through high-quality peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Experience or a demonstrated interest in industry-engaged research, particularly within archaeological, cultural heritage and/or resources sector contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research projects and establish effective relationships with academic, industry and community partners.
• A willingness and ability to undertake extended periods of fieldwork in remote environments.

Experience working with Indigenous peoples and an understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty principles will be highly regarded. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Domestic and international candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation and visa support are available.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services.
• Wellbeing Initiatives via Thriving@Flinders.
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Liam Brady.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 20 July 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

20 July 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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