• Contribute to impactful research in a globally significant river system
• Collaborate with leading freshwater ecologists and industry partners
• Build your research profile through an exciting One Basin CRC project

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (up to August 2029)
• Level A/B - $80,046 to $134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Must be based in a OneBasin regional hub (Griffith, Loxton, Mildura, Goondiwindi)

Join Charles Sturt University's Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and Environment as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, contributing to the One Basin CRC research project, Confluences: Integrated Data for Fish and River Health Across the Murray–Darling Basin. This exciting project aims to address fragmented environmental datasets across the Basin, improving how information is accessed, integrated and used to support river restoration and citizen science initiatives. You will play a key role in identifying and securing access to diverse datasets, developing robust and scalable data pipelines, and establishing validation workflows to support an open-source data warehouse that informs whole-of-Basin decision-making.

Working alongside a world-class team of freshwater ecologists, you will build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including researchers, government representatives, First Nations communities, data engineers and recreational fishing groups. You will collaborate with end-users to translate complex research data into accessible, practical outputs, while contributing to high-quality research, publications and presentations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your research portfolio while making a meaningful contribution to the health and resilience of freshwater ecosystems across the Murray–Darling Basin.

About you

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to embrace emerging technologies and apply innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience building effective partnerships and collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and present high-quality research and technical information to varied audiences.
• A commitment to culturally respectful, inclusive and safe workplace practices, together with a current Australian driver's licence.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Gulbali Institute here.

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To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Disclosure Requirement 

Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes. 

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Job specific enquiries: Rupert Mathwin | Research Fellow in Freshwater Ecology | rmathwin@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 25 November 2026