Anthropologists (Senior & Junior)
Job No:
13653
Location:
Townsville, QLD
- Flexible remuneration package available based on experience plus salary sacrifice options!
- Live and work in beautiful Townsville with its tropical climate, golden beaches and proximity to Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef!
- Benefit from having an Anthropological Administration Assistant to assist with your administrative tasks!
- Why put up with cramped working conditions when you can work out of a modern and spacious office?
About the Organisation
The vision of the North Queensland Land Council (NQLC) is for a region in which the native title rights of every native title holder is legally recognised and in which Aboriginal people benefit economically, socially and culturally from the secure possession of their traditional land and waters.
NQLC's goal is to assist Aboriginal people in the NQLC region to maximise native title and the benefits that flow from native title outcomes and ensure that their native title rights and interests are recognised, protected, maintained and developed.
The land area of the North Queensland Land Council Native Title Representative Body Aboriginal Corporation (NQLC) extends from the Daintree & Bloomfield Rivers in the north to just south-east of Sarina in the south and west to beyond Richmond and Croydon.
About Townsville
Less than two hours by plane from Brisbane, Townsville is a vibrant growing city with a diversified economy. Solid growth in the mining, defence, construction and tourism industries are driving economic growth in Townsville.
Townsville provides the commercial, industrial and transportation hub for the region and is the largest city in northern Australia.
Townsville has a large university campus and is developing competitive advantages in tropical and marine research. It is also the tourism gateway for Magnetic Island and the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest.
Home to two national basketball teams, a national rugby league team and an A-League soccer team, Townsville continues to grow into the future. Townsville combines the lure of the tropics with the attractions of a major city. From diving in the Great Barrier Reef, trying your luck at the Casino, rafting white water rapids or simply lazing on golden beaches, Townsville offers the best of all worlds.
About the Opportunity
North Queensland Land Council (NQLC) currently has exciting opportunities for both Senior and Junior Anthropologists to join its Townsville office and work on Central Queensland Native Title claims. There is one full time junior role and two full time senior roles available.
Key responsibilities of these roles will include:
- Together with the Claim Team Lawyer compiling Terms of Reference for Consultants to undertake research into native title matters for your allocated claim groups;
- Conducting genealogical research, involving fieldwork, desktop and possibly archival research;
- Liaising with the Community and Personal Histories Unit in regard to State archival research that is requested from their department;
- Liaising with the Operations Manager and Project Officers regarding upcoming claimant group meetings, the gathering of signatures for Community and Personal Histories Unit forms, logistics for fieldtrips and any other matters requiring logistical support;
- Conducting or attending claimant group meetings - working group, community group and Authorisation meetings - in relation to Anthropological matters and when requested by the Claim Team Lawyers;
- Attending meetings (at times in Brisbane) with State negotiators of the Department of Natural Resources and Water and Crown Law to discuss matters relating to connection and genealogical materials; and
- Liaising with and taking instructions from the Director of Legal Services, Research and Policy and the Co-ordinating Senior Anthropologist regarding your work on your allocated claims.
- Reviewing and analysis of external consultants reports in order to assess whether reports meet necessary guidelines
- Liaison with external consultants
The ideal junior candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Australian Anthropology and the senior candidate will ideally have progress towards or achieved post graduate qualifications. NQLC is happy to receive applications from experienced Anthropologists and recent graduates, though applicants with experience working in an anthropological commercial environment will have an advantage.
You will have experience working with Aboriginal groups and skills in effectively and sensitively communicating with Aboriginal people. You will need to demonstrate cultural awareness of relevant Indigenous groups/bodies and knowledge of Native Title legislation and requirements.
These positions will suit applicants with excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as attention to detail and sound reporting skills.
Excellent computer literacy, the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and a positive attitude to both internal and external client service will also be essential to succeed in this role. All applicants require a current manual driver's licence.
The successful candidates will be rewarded with flexible remuneration packages, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus salary sacrifice options.
Not only will you be working in beautiful Townsville with its tropical climate, golden beaches and proximity to Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef, but you will also be able to work from a spacious and modern office with the support of an Anthropological Administration Assistant to assist with your administrative tasks!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, supportive and experienced team.
Do not miss this amazing chance to use your Anthropological skills working with North Queensland Land Council - Apply Now!