Country Advocate Researcher, Frist Nations

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Museum Full time

About the role

This role has been established and funded through an AM partnership for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researchers working in the fields of natural sciences and cultural management of Country in cultural solutions to climate change, land and water health.

This new role is aligned to help the Australian Museum to deliver a core aspect of its Corporate Strategic Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan, and also enhance our commitment to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employment.

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, fixed term (up to 3 years) part time (3-4 days per week).

We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researcher who has an existing specialisation in ‘on Country-based’ regeneration projects or has researched First Nations-led regeneration initiatives. This research role will undertake an academic research project(s) within the AM’s First Nations Division and collaborate with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW who are using cultural knowledge to find climate solutions.

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- Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $106,025- $117,363, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.

About you

You will:

- Have experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander groups, including understanding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage management and cultural protocols. Focus on NSW is desirable.
- Have a good track record in First Nations research output, preferably on Country-based regeneration and First Nations-led regeneration considerations.
- Hold a current full NSW Driver’s Licence.

Essential Requirements:

- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications at minimum Honours level in fields relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage, science, environmental, and/or climate studies, or relevant equivalent professional practice and research experience.

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

- A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s key knowledge and experience
- Resume
- This research role will undertake an academic research project(s) within the AM’s First Nations Division and collaborate with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW who are using cultural knowledge to find climate solutions. Provide details of a project you have undertaken that demonstrates your experience in the area. (500 words maximum)
- Using a recent work example where you were dealing with complex tasks that had overlapping and competing time frames, outline how you kept the project on track. What did you do when time frames weren’t being met? (500 words maximum)

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and for the role go to I Work for NSW.

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