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Senior Research Officer x2

About us

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) appointed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic.). We represent the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Owners of Melbourne and the Greater Melbourne region, and we take great pride in our responsibility for protecting and managing Aboriginal cultural heritage objects and places on Wurundjeri Country. The Corporation offers a range of cultural services including environmental land management, cross-cultural education, traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies, research, and cultural consultations. 

About the role

The Research Unit (RU) undertakes anthropological and historical research dedicated to increasing our knowledge and understanding of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung ancestors, Country and culture to further the aims of the Corporation and community.

The Senior Research Officer supports the Research Unit’s work and projects by assisting with data collection and the preparation of technical reports as directed. Other duties include audio transcribing and data entry; assisting in the facilitation of meetings, workshops and on-Country activities; maintenance of research materials and other administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level research support for the Wurundjeri Research Unit.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Undertake associated research tasks including literature reviews, analysis of anthropological and historical materials, interviews and transcribing of interviews, and data entry.
• Such other tasks as required to support the operation of the Research Unit.
• Support the Research Unit to engage with units across the Wurundjeri Corporation to provide relevant cultural information.
• Demonstrated research expertise to assist in the delivery of a Wurundjeri culture research programme.
• Provide high-level research to support cultural values services under direction. 
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other Wurundjeri Corporation staff, the Wurundjeri Community, research institutions, government and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain processes and systems that:
• Record, securely store and provide appropriate access to Wurundjeri cultural information.
• Provide expert research assistance and advice.
• Identify, in conjunction with your manager, areas for both personal and professional development, in line with your career development plan.
• Promote a safe and environmentally sound working environment and a culture of safe and responsible behaviours and attitudes. 

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Honours or above) in anthropology, Indigenous studies, history (Australian), archaeology or linguistics or associated social sciences. 
• Applied experience working with Indigenous Australian communities and organisations would be well regarded.
• A proven track record in ethnographic and qualitative research.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to conduct all duties in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures and associated matters including cultural safety and social issues.
• Self-managed, with the ability to take the initiative, work to tight timelines and manage a range of work tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collaborative and collegial manner.

What we offer

• Collaborative supportive team environment. 
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional Development.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• New offices with free car parking.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander applicants are encouraged to apply*

If this sounds like you, please apply with your resume and cover letter. If you would like a full PD, please email HR@wurundjeri.com.au.