Director Languages

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Director Languages
This is an Identified position

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Who we areWe are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history,cultures, and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. We house theworld's most important and extensive collection of cultural information and material, andwe provide leadership, publish, and promote greater understanding and appreciation ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We create opportunities for people the worldover to engage with and be transformed by the knowledge, the culture, and the story ofAustralia's Indigenous peoples. We are Australia's national institution for leadership inAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.
What we doWe care for a priceless collection, including films, photographs, video, and audio recordingsas well as the world's largest collection of printed and other resource materials forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. We undertake and encourage scholarly,ethical, community-based research in a variety of sectors, including health, native title,languages, and education. Our publishing house, Aboriginal Studies Press, regularlypublishes outstanding writing that promotes Australian Indigenous cultures.Our activities affirm and raise awareness of the richness and diversity of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
Our functions are established under the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
These functions are to:• provide access to a national collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture and heritage.• use that national collection to strengthen and promote knowledge and
understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.• provide leadership in the fields of:
? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research; and? activities relating to collections associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples; and use (including use for research) of that nationalcollection and other collections containing Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander culture and heritage.
• lead and promote collaborations and partnerships among the academic,research, non-government, business and government sectors andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in support of the otherfunctions of the Institute.
• provide advice to the Commonwealth on the situation and status of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
We are an Australian Government statutory authority. The Minister responsible for AIATSIS isthe Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians.
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DIRECTOR LANGUAGES
Vacancy Information
Job Reference 76_03/24
Classification Executive Level 2
No. of vacancies 1
Salary $127,226 - $138,677
Group Research and Education
Area Languages
Employment Status Ongoing / non-ongoing
Hours Full Time 36.75
0419 956 662
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About the Group
The purpose of the Research and Education Group (REG) is to: define, lead, produce, share andsupport cutting edge research and learning by, with, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
About the Program Area
The AIATSIS Centre for Australian Languages (ACAL) sits within the Research and EducationGroup and undertakes community-based research and projects with the aim of supporting theactive practice and strengthening of Indigenous languages. This includes projects to supportlanguage reawakening through access to archival materials, the documentation of languagessupporting the production of materials such as dictionaries and assisting communities inachieving these goals. Our work is strongly community focused and supports Indigenous controlof their languages and associated data. We take a national approach to understanding thesituation and status of Indigenous languages and drawing on this we provide advice togovernments on all aspects of language policy, projects, and support.
About the RoleWe are seeking a high performing and talented Research Director to lead the AIATSIS Centrefor Australian Languages (ACAL). You will be part of the management team of the Researchand Education Group, which provides leadership in research and ethical engagement andinforms Indigenous and government decision-making and nation building.Responsibilities of the role include
• leading a small team to design and undertake cutting edge community-based researchand projects with the aim of supporting the active practice and strengthening of
• providing strategic direction to the team to create opportunities for knowledge exchange,develop rigorous data and evidence and provide critical advice to Indigenous peoples,governments, and others to strengthen the recognition, protection, and resurgence of
• develop and lead new projects and initiatives, which will diversify your work over time.• provide intellectual leadership and develop the research capability across the group and
• work collaboratively across AIATSIS to strategically shape the organisation's culture and• contribute to problem solving across AIATSIS, which requires high level planning,management, and stakeholder engagement.

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The ideal candidate will come with the following cultural capabilities:• understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and theoutcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.
• understands the current issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people withregard to Indigenous languages and the historical context of these issues.
• the ability to communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderstakeholders, clients, and colleagues.
• the capability to privilege Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices,experiences, and perspectives in their work.
The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:
• demonstrated capability in strategic research leadership, including designing programsof work, working collaboratively across teams and organisations, building partnerships,and seeing projects through to completion.
• ability to lead and inspire a team through excellent people management, personalcompetence and drive, commitment to organisational culture and resilience andcapability to manage change.
• experience in garnering and managing resources, including managing a budget, as wellas reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• strong understanding of ethical research practice and a demonstrated track record ofhigh-quality impactful research, program and/or policy design, which includes a record ofpublished work or equivalent public sector contribution in a relevant area or discipline.
• capacity to communicate ideas with influence, adapt to audiences, develop strategicpartnerships, and manage stakeholders.
• suitable qualifications such as a postgraduate qualification in linguistics or a closelyallied discipline, and a demonstrated interest in Australian Indigenous languages.

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What we offer
We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and canattend to your family commitments. That is why we offer,
Great salary conditions including individual flexible salary arrangements
15.4% Superannuation
Competitive leave entitlements, including 20 days annual leave, 18 days personal leave, upto 14 weeks maternity leave and other parental leave, and the ability to purchase extraleave.
Paid leave during end of year shutdown
Health benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu
Flexible working conditionsOpportunities for further education, professional development and study assistance will beavailable. You can also expect personal development planning activities and to work in asupportive learning environment.
Who to contactFor enquiries about this job please contact Doug Marmion, 0419 956 662,
If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application,please contact the AIATSIS Recruitment Team ******
How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply
through our online recruitment system (eRecruit)
Closing Date 11.30pm (AEDST) on Wednesday 15 May 2024
You will need to address both the Cultural Capability (no more than 500 words) and our idealcandidate (no more than 750 words) sections, in your response. Provide a succinct summaryoutlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have thecultural capability, skills, knowledge, and experience to be considered for this role. Pleaseprovide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Your cultural competency will carry more weight than other factors in the assessment.These requirements are based on the information provided to you as part of the job
Do not simply state that you meet the requirements - it is essential that you provideexamples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet each of thekey areas or points. You should focus on how your experience, achievements andcapabilities will enable you to successfully undertake the responsibilities of the role(s).
Applicants are also required to submit a current CV/resume.
If you need assistance developing your response, you may want to refer to the applyingfor jobs on the Australian Public Service Commission website:
Identified positionsIdentified positions are roles that require people to understand the issues affecting IndigenousAustralians and a proven ability to communicate sensitively with them. These requirements aregenerally for jobs that involve providing services or developing policies for IndigenousAustralians, and/or direct interaction with Indigenous communities.Identified positions are crucial in ensuring that the APS has the right people working oninitiatives to improve the delivery of services and close the gap between Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians and are open to all Australian citizens.At AIATSIS all positions are Identified positions where candidates are required to demonstratean understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures,and their issues and to be able to communicate respectfully with them.You must provide the name and contact details of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderreferee. This referee will be contacted to determine your cultural capability.
What is Cultural Capability?As all positions at AIATSIS are 'Identified' each position will have various elements ofinvolvement with the delivery of Indigenous specific services, programs, and policies as part ofAIATSIS core functions. AIATSIS therefore needs to also identify the cultural knowledge; skillsand personal attributes needed to deliver the required outcomes.Every part of how we work, who we work with and for, requires varying levels of knowledge ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and an understanding of issues thatenable effective communication and ultimately effective performance in the role. To assist you indetermining the required cultural capabilities of this role, you can refer to the Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Cultural Capability – A Framework for Commonwealth Agencies


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