KURONGKURL KATITJIN
MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS
$87,200 - $97,898 P.A (HEW 7)
FULL-TIME, FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (ENDS DECEMBER 2021)

Overview

Kurongkurl Katitjin Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research is a key part of Edith Cowan University’s commitment to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and their communities.

Kurongkurl Katitjin supports University-wide activities and programs, as well as activities specific to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures. This includes:

• engaging closely with Indigenous people and communities;
• assisting Indigenous students and staff to realise their full potential;
• ensuring that individual differences and diversity are respected; and
• contributing to Indigenous community development and sustainability through our students, staff and graduates.

The Role

Collaborating with the Research and Teaching Fellow, the Research Adviser plays a key part in further developing and growing Kurongkurl Katitjin’s capacity to conduct research with high impact.

This position manages and supports the completion of complex and detailed research on projects focusing on Aboriginal languages, performance and archives, ensuring that:

• Research fieldwork is supported with suitable planning and logistical support, audio-visual documentation and data management;
• Research results are communicated via high quality online and digital media outputs;
• Research literature is thoroughly proof-read and edited and
• Research ethics processes are followed as applicable.

Key Criteria

Applicants must possess the following experience/skills:

• A tertiary qualification in communications, linguistics or related fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, particularly in University settings and with Aboriginal people.
• Attention to detail and a proven ability to conduct and support research.
• Skills in photography, film and audio recording, and the use of software including Microsoft Excel and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with maintaining schedules, writing reports and overseeing budgets.
• Experience in providing logistical and event support. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are particularly encouraged to apply.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, fixed-term position attracts remuneration of $87,200 - $97,898 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to call Associate Professor Clint Bracknell on 6304 6536 for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the key criteria listed above.

Closing Date: 

Applications close on Sunday, 7 July 2019 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds.