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RESEARCHER-INDIGENOUS HERITAGE PROJECT

Region: Australia - National
Salary: $50k-$60k

Contract Role - Full Time Term - 18 Months

Commencement - approximately Oct 2010 Salary $50k - $60k plus 9% superannuation depending on experience

The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre (ASHOF) is proud to launch its Indigenous Heritage Project - a research based project aimed at showcasing the contribution Indigenous stockmen and women played in shaping the Australian pastoral industry.

The ASHOF is seeking a full time research professional to research and catalogue these stories. In this role, reporting directly to the CEO, you will spend much of your time in the field.

As the responsible researcher you will also be seeking the support of a PHD student specialising in Indigenous studies who will support the data management and desk top research.

In this hands-on role your networking and communication skills will be essential to ensure as much information is collected in the allocated time.

The role would suit someone with strong Indigenous connections and sense of community.

The successful candidate must hold tertiary qualifications relating to the fields of research, media studies, communications or heritage based studies.

Applications should address your competency levels in the following areas:

• A passion and sensitivity for Indigenous culture and community

• Communications skills - written and oral

• Ability to work with technology, especially digital media

• Work to a deadline

• Must be willing to undergo extensive travel within Australia and spend long periods away from home

• Planning and managing research projects

• Report writing

Please submit your resume and a covering letter outlining your background and qualifications via the email address below.

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