Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer - Collections & State Archivist

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Located within the Department for Children and Young People, Libraries Tasmania is a unique organisation, offering contemporary library and archives services to all Tasmanians. We provide places of welcome, learning and exploration. We connect people with information, heritage, ideas and each other, through real and virtual spaces, physical and online resources, and relevant and engaging activities.
We acquire, manage and make accessible collections that enable Tasmanians to explore their diverse social and cultural histories and interests, and we preserve the documentary history of the State for today and for future generations.
Duties
To promote and coordinate services to Aboriginal and Torres Islander people so that they feel confident and safe in accessing the collections and services of the State Library of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Archives through establishing and maintaining relationships for increased engagement between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Libraries Tasmania.
Period of Appointment
Ongoing - ASAP start date
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements

• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.
• A current driver's licence.
• A tertiary qualification in cultural history and/or library, museum or archival studies or other relevant discipline

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email .
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Bec Taylor
Title: Associate Director State Library - State Library and Archive Service
Phone: 03 6165 5535
Email: bec.taylor@libraries.tas.gov.au