The Position

This Fixed-term, part time role (0.6FTE) commencing in January 2024 and will lead and manage the community based Strong Culture, Strong Place, Strong Families Research Project. This project is funded until 30/06/2024 and is awaiting confirmation of extension to Dec 31, 2025. It aims to co-design and co-produce a framework for measuring culture and wellbeing in Indigenous Communities and peoples of the Kimberley. As part of the project, a team of Community Research Practitioners (CRPs) have been trained in research skills and you will guide them in gathering research data from various communities around the Kimberley on the effect of practicing culture on their wellbeing.

This role is able to be performed flexibly and ideally the successful applicant would be based in the Kimberley for ease of coordination of the research activities.

You are also responsible for the coordination of the research team that includes researchers from CAEPR and contracted research support workers collaborating with the CRPs.

The project is jointly funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), KALACC, the Australian National University Centre of Aboriginal Economic Policy Research and Kimberley Communities. It aims to provide knowledge of the links between the strength of Indigenous cultural practice and wellbeing and allows the measurement and reporting of the impacts of culture and cultural practice on wellbeing. For more information on the project please see information at the end of this package.

About Us

The Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre [KALACC] is the region’s peak Aboriginal Cultural organisation, supporting the traditional cultural practices of the 30 Aboriginal language groups of the Kimberley region. KALACC prides itself on being the premier body in Australia for the maintenance of traditional Indigenous culture.

KALACC is funded from various sources such as Commonwealth, State and philanthropic grants and income from research projects and consultancies.

The person we seek:

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Demonstrated project management experience and experience dealing with funded projects.
• Appreciation of Indigenous culture and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal communities, including in remote areas.
• Knowledge of research methodologies / Proven research skills and experience, ideally with tertiary qualifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and experience leading a team.
• Ideally based in the Kimberley, with the ability to travel regularly to the Kimberley region.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• A salary package of approx. $108,000 - $115,000 (plus super) per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (pro rata) and Generous Salary Packaging benefits

As KALACC is a Public Benevolent Institution and a remote area employer, we are able to offer salary packaging to employees based on individual circumstances.

Application Deadline

For further information about this position, contact Catherine at [email protected] or 0407 744 997 or Sarah Mack at [email protected] using the subject line: Strong Culture Project Research Coordinator - Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please submit your application before the advertised closing date at the Apply Now link.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please provide a covering letter with your interest and skills for this role and your resume.