Indigenous Research Fellow (Identified)

Indigenous Research Fellow (Identified)

Job no: 526838

Work type: full time, part time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Lecturer, Other

Employment Type: Part time or Full time

Duration: 3.8 years

Remuneration: $123,620 - $145,730 (Level B) full time equivalent (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Location: Kensington NSW (Flexible working available)

Why The Role Matters:

The Australian Creative Histories & Futures (ACHF) is a national research infrastructure project being developed by researchers at the UNSW School of the Arts & Media in collaboration with the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) as well as university and industry partners across the country. The Indigenous Research Fellow (Identified) provides Indigenous research and governance expertise to the ACHF, a new initiative to secure and augment Australia’s cultural data.

This role collaborates with both Indigenous leads and industry partners. This role involves attending the office in-person at least two days a week. The remaining workdays can be flexible work from home.

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Accountabilities:

• Provide expertise in Indigenous data governance to support the co-design, development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems across ACHF infrastructure.


• Collaborate with Indigenous leads at university and industry partners.


• Nurture trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders and organisations, strengthen existing partnerships and build new connections where relevant.


• Establish and manage a consultation process with industry on Indigenous data governance for the cultural data sector, ranging from small arts organisations to large GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) institutions.


• Play a key role in the development and trajectory of the ACHF project to ensure it achieves its KPIs.


• Collaborate with ACHF project partners in the development and delivery of capacity building activities regarding the application of CARE principles, Indigenous Data Governance and Sovereignty, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), to the cultural data sector, building on existing work being done by the Lowitja Institute, Maiam nayri Wingara, and the Indigenous Data Network as well as the Australian Public Service Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found below the job at JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)


• Career development opportunities


• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments


• 10 days paid cultural leave per year


• Indigenous Employee Network


• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period


• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit lifestyle benefits.

How to Apply:

Please answer the three compulsory application questions and submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Tuesday 1st October 2024, by 11:30pm.

Get in Touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Caroline Wake at c.wake@unsw.edu.au.

For more information on how UNSW contributes to Indigenous initiatives, please contact Nat Chenhall, Manager of Indigenous Employment on email: n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Persa Tzakis at p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au.

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 10 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 01 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time