Anthropologist

**About the Organisation**:
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (**YMAC**) is the Native Title Representative Body (**NTRB**), delivering native title and other services across the Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. YMAC is run by a First Nations board of directors, representing several native title groups, each of whom have their own language, culture, traditions and protocols.

YMAC services include native title claim and future act representation; heritage services; executive office, community, and economic development assistance; land administration, and natural resource management support.
- Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings. Culture and Country go together. You can’t have one without the other._

**Our Vision**:
Through connection to Country, Aboriginal people pursue and achieve economic, social, and cultural goals and aspirations with strength and confidence.

**Our Mission**:
For current and future generations, we work with and for Australian Aboriginal people to protect rights and manage Country and opportunities.

**About the Role**:
YMAC’s Research, Country and Culture Services (RC&CS) team provides Research, Heritage, Social Surrounds and Land & Sea Management services to PBC’s and Traditional Owners in the management of their Country and Culture. YMAC’s RC&CS is a skilled and coordinated team of archaeologists, anthropologists, environmental scientists, land and sea management specialists, ranger coordinators, managers and administrators who contribute to the ongoing empowerment of our clients - Aboriginal communities and organisations throughout the Yamatji and Pilbara regions.

YMAC is currently seeking a full time (75 hours per fortnight) Anthropologist to join the team in our Perth office on a permanent contract. Supporting the Heritage Manager and the Heritage team, you will have the ability to conduct efficient and effective anthropological research and produce accurate anthropological materials and advice in a variety of contexts.

**This role is based in Perth, but will require travel to regional centres and remote communities.**

**About You**:
You will be a recent Honours graduate or emerging anthropologist with a keen interest in the Native Title sector and desire to work on country with Traditional Owners. Regular travel to remote areas is either something you have experience in, or you have a willingness to do so.

Successful applicants will be motivated team players with excellent attention to detail, the desire to invest in their work and a basic understanding of Indigenous issues and the native title system. The ability to work under pressure and in different contexts, self-manage and work within a team environment is a must.

**What YMAC Offers**:
YMAC believes in providing a safe and supportive working environment, and the best way to do that is to ensure our employees are well-looked after. YMAC provides the following in addition to your standard employee experience:

- Salary Packaging
- Annual CPI increases
- Flexible working arrangements:

- Working from home arrangements
- Extra weeks’ paid leave over end of year shutdown
- Cultural Leave for First Nations employees
- Annual Wellness & Uniform Allowance
- Paid Parental Leave

**Selection Criteria**:
**Qualifications & Experience**
- Tertiary qualification in Anthropology (with Honours) required.
- A current Australian manual driver’s licence required, 4WD and First Aid Certification desirable.
- Prior experience in writing reports (highly regarded).
- Prior experience working directly with Aboriginal people in a culturally appropriate manner (highly regarded)
- Experience working as an Anthropologist, or in the field, is desirable but not essential

**Skills**
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Proven capacity to work autonomously, determine priorities, and deal with competing demands within limited time frames
- The ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative, and an innovative approach to problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure in an often challenging environment
- Personal drive, integrity and excellent communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills, including report writing

**Desired Knowledge**
- Theory and practice of anthropology
- Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage legislation
- Occupational Health & Safety legislation and requirements

**How to Apply**:
A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.