Would you like to be part of a diverse team of researchers and professionals, working together to create positive change?
Representing a range of disciplines, ISF’s researchers work together to deliver applied research solutions that help organisations and communities to shift direction towards a sustainable future. Our professional staff are experienced, skilled and committed to facilitating ISF’s mission of creating change.
Current employment opportunities
Research Assistant (Indigenous targeted role)
We are looking for entry level researchers with qualitative and/or quantitative skills who are capable of contributing to high-impact research in a consultancy-style environment. You will be motivated and curious about sustainability – including the social aspects of sustainability – and bring a genuine desire to learn and contribute.
Your perspectives as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researcher will enrich ISF's work across its water, energy, circular economy, international development and sustainable finance programs.
For quantitative researchers, proficiency in Excel is essential. Experience using other quantitative programs is desirable. For qualitative researchers, experience with literature reviews, essay and report writing, and qualitative research skills, such as workshop facilitation is beneficial.
We would like to hear from graduates who have a strong interest in caring for Country and a flexible approach to working on different issues and with a range of team members. You will contribute as a team member to research project tasks, organising research activities (like workshops and interviews), supporting outreach and engagement, and assisting with the preparation of proposals for external funding opportunities, written reports, and publications.
This entry level research role is suitable for recent graduates at an undergraduate or master’s level.
Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026
Graduate research at ISF
If you are interested in joining ISF as a Masters or PhD student, visit our Graduate Research Program page for more information.