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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.

About the role

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 
• AM Candidate Pack

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 the ability and willingness to understand and apply culturally appropriate collection and research practices, cultural awareness, and terminology in order to perform in processes that are culturally aware and appropriate. This includes the capacity to embed ICIP into work and research practice.
• 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.

About The Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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Benefits

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

Only application from I work for NSW will be considered.

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

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

1. 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)
2. 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 how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW.

The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person: Dr Mariko Smith, Head of First Nations Collections & Research: [email protected] using the subject line: Country Advocate Researcher (First Nations Identified Position) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Inclusive and welcoming

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.

This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.