- Salary – $87k (Pro-Rata)
- Casual approx 15hrs per week
Why DJAARA?
DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation’s areas of responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan (2014-2034). The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our living culture, our lands, and waters to be in good condition and actively managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture, and rights of all Dja Dja Wurrung People.
To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website https://djadjawurrung.com.au/
How can you make an impact?
The Community Linguist Consultant will coordinate research and support activities to preserve the Dja Dja Wurrung language through documentation, analysis, and community engagement. You will support the Dictionary Project by providing advice and developing new language resources.
What will you bring?
- The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people.
- Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, or a related discipline – PHD preferable
- Significant experience in administration of data bases, providing project support.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Capacity to accept direction and to work as part of a team in a multi-skilled working environment.
- Willingness to work in an environment that requires some evening and weekend work.
There are many benefits of working at DJAARA.
- Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
- Training and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
- A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses.
- Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
- Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged.
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The expected salary range is $87k+ super (based on experience)
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria.
Need more information?
If you require additional information, please contact Roslyn Dodson for a yarn on 0437 535 441 or Harley Dunolly Lee 0437 818 830
The Position Description will also provide further information including the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purpose of the position.
APPLY NOW – Applications closing August 25
POSITION DESCRIPTION - Community Linguist Dictionary Project PD (00A)
