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Research Fellow, ARC Heritage Liaison Officer

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Location
Perth (Suburb), Western Australia (AU)
Salary
$105,043 - $124,301 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
Closing date
13 Sep 2022

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Academic Discipline
Arts & Humanities, Archaeology
Job Type
Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time
  • Opportunity for a passionate individual in archaeology of Indigenous Australia and/or heritage studies to join the Desert to the Sea ARC Linkage Project working with key personnel  
  • Level B, full-time appointment on fixed term basis for 4 years
  • Base salary range: $105,043 - $124,301 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Centre for Rock Art Research + Management (CRAR+M) and Archaeology have a vibrant research culture with internationally recognised researchers in a range of areas such as the archaeology of Indigenous Australia, rock art, heritage studies and maritime archaeology. The discipline teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in archaeology within the broader Department. CRAR+M is a UWA Centre of Strategic Research Excellence and has a large research program working with a wide range of Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders to enhance rock art research and management within Western Australia.

About the opportunity

This position offers you the opportunity to be part of the Desert to the Sea ARC Linkage Project team in which you will provide heritage capacity to Mungarlu Ngurrarankatja Rirraunkaja (MNR) and Jamukurnu-Yapalikunu Aboriginal Corporation (JYAC) during fieldwork. You will provide support to ensure effective database co-ordination of heritage materials between the two desert partner organisations and researchers collaborating on the Project.

About you

You will be passionate about archaeology of Indigenous Australia and/or heritage studies. You will be willing to travel and camp at project study sites for up to 3 months each year to conduct fieldwork.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

  • PhD and/or equivalent qualifications in Archaeology or closely allied sub-discipline (e.g. Heritage). Post–doctoral experience or cultural heritage management experience is desirable.
  • Ability to work ethically and strategically with Traditional Owners in the research and management of complex and significant cultural landscapes
  • Ability to undertake projects in archaeology and related fields specifically involving fieldwork in remote locations, site recording, GIS, and analysis
  • Analytical skills and ability to provide reports on data
  • Sound understanding of ethics, ICIP and research protocols

Note: A current ‘C’ class driver’s licence is a requirement of this position.

About your application

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 13 September 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jo McDonald on jo.mcdonald@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

  • We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
  • We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
  • We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
  • We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
  • We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

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