Anthropologist

Marla, Coober Pedy & Outback SA

Indigenous & Multicultural Services (Community Services & Development)

Contract/Temp

$100,000 – $105,600 per year

Posted 10d ago

APY Consultation, Land & Heritage Unit

 Are currently recruiting for an

 ~  Anthropologist  ~

 To join the team

Job Title                      Anthropologist

Job Type                     1 Year, fixed term

Location                      Umuwa, APY Lands, South Australia

Report To                    Manager Anthropology, through the General Manager

Job and Person Specification

Main Duties/Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Anthropologist position will include, but may not be limited to the below duties:

•  Conduct the anthropological and research function of Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, with the highest level of professional competence.
• Independently organise and carry out research field trips largely in relation to land access, development projects and related heritage assessments.
• Assist in the storage of all cultural heritage research and information carried out by anthropologists and other research agents of Anangu Pitjantjatjara, in a manner that is both culturally appropriate (recognising the sensitivity of information) and which develops Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara capacity to service the Anangu Tjuta.
• Consult openly, professionally and respectfully with traditional Owners and other Anangu Tjuta in all matters relating to the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, in order to ensure the alignment of protocols, appropriateness and cultural compliance of the development projects, in accordance with the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act.
• Assist in establishing, developing and applying culturally appropriate and compliant protocols, policies and procedures for consulting with traditional owners relating to development projects, work and heritage impact assessments, as well as permit applications for access to the lands, and other forms of consultation.
• Collaborate openly, professionally and respectfully with Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lawyers in order to ensure the instructions received from Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, and the legal advice are aligned, and correctly understood by Traditional Owners and other Anangu Tjuta.

• Ensure and maintain effective liaison with other departments within the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara organisation.
• Plan and manage Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara anthropological work, in a timely and cooperative manner.
• Where requested, design and commission appropriate research in the area of traditional ownership, cultural heritage, and social and economic assessment in order to assist Anangu Pitjantjatjara in its efforts to improve the situation on the Lands and to assist traditional owners in relation to APY’s functions under the Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act 1981.
• Ensure anthropological and other research reports are prepared to an acceptable standard for the purpose of work requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications for anthropological works as well as contributing anthropological perspective to submissions by other segments of the organisation.
• Liaise with relevant organisations and individuals; represent Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara in meetings and other forums as required.
• Support the maintenance and transmission of Anangu cultural knowledge and practices.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in anthropology at Honours or post graduate level.
• Field-work and research experience with Indigenous cultures and people.
• Demonstrated ethnographic and/or oral history interview field work skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects within budget and agreed time frames.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural and complex social environment, including ability to facilitate conflict.
• Flexibility to undertake fieldwork and ability to work under pressure with demonstrated logistical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to provide strategic project assessments with practical outcomes.
• A good knowledge of the following legislation and other applicable legislation that may impact  Aboriginal people on the APY Lands:

·        Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act.

·        Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA)

·        Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage and Protection Act 1984

  Desirable:

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written,
• Knowledge of Western Desert Ethnography and Society.
• Demonstrate an understanding of community development principles and how community development can be applied in cross-cultural settings,
• Site recording knowledge and experience, site conservation and heritage management,
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems and an understanding of data management practices.
• 4wd experience – understanding of the Regional Outback Australian and associated dangers,