Indigenous Collections Researcher
Indigenous Collections Researcher
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Job Description
Job no: 504988
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Administration/Support Information Management (Library/Archives)
- Ultimo Sydney Location
- Schedule A Band 4
- Ongoing full-time role
- Base salary $69k
About the Role
We are looking for an Indigenous Collections Researcher to join the ABC Archives team.
This role plays a vital part in recognising protecting and sharing Indigenous cultural content within our archive.
The Job
As the Indigenous Collections Researcher you will:
- Research and find Indigenous content in the ABC Archives such as footage audio recordings or images.
- Ensure Indigenous stories and cultural materials are treated with respect and protected properly.
- Update ABC Archive catalogue records.
- Work closely with ABC content makers to help include the right Indigenous materials in programs and stories.
- Help Indigenous communities reconnect with their kin and culture by making it easier to access and use materials in the archives through the Kin-nect program.
What we can offer you:
- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
- 1-day cultural leave for NAIDOC or NRW
- Culturally supported secondment programs
- ABC Mentoring
- Parental Leave
The ABCs a great place to work; we provide various opportunities for Indigenous staff including attending the national Indigenous staff conference activities during NAIDOC week regular networking events and mentoring support. Youll have a friendly and supportive environment to learn and grow in with a vibrant dynamic and cohesive team and a manager who will help you with any questions and give you regular opportunities to talk about your progress.
About You
You care deeply about the respectful handling recognition and sharing of Indigenous stories knowledge and culture. You bring lived experience and a strong understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and you are committed to working in ways that are culturally safe respectful and community focused.
You may have studied Indigenous studies archives cultural heritage or a related area or you may have gained your knowledge through experience working with collections communities or media. Youre confident engaging with a wide range of people especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities. You are skilled in using collection management systems creating clear and accurate records and working with a variety of media formats. Youre also comfortable researching solving problems managing your time and working both independently and as part of a team.
Above all youre driven by a passion to surface protect and celebrate Indigenous content and you value creating space for stories that reflect the diversity resilience and strength of Indigenous communities.
Position description:INDIGENOUS COLLECTIONS RESEARCHER (B4).pdf
For further information on this position please contact Tasha James Indigenous Collections & Community Access Manager via email
We are unable to accept email applications; please ensure you submit your application through our online portal.We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
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This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants reflecting our commitment to the ABCs Reconciliation Action Plan ABC Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Plan 2023 - 2026 and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Employment Type
Full-Time
