AddressThe purpose of the Research and Education Group (REG) is to: define, lead, produce, share and support cutting edge research and learning by, with, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Program Area
The AIATSIS Centre for Australian Languages (ACAL) sits within the Research and Education Group and undertakes community-based research and projects with the aim of supporting the active practice and strengthening of Indigenous languages. This includes projects to support language reawakening through access to archival materials, the documentation of languages supporting the production of materials such as dictionaries and assisting communities in achieving these goals. Our work is strongly community focused and supports Indigenous control of their languages and associated data. We take a national approach to understanding the situation and status of Indigenous languages and drawing on this we provide advice to governments on all aspects of language policy, projects, and support.
About the Role
The Assistant Director will oversee the development and management of projects to support the strengthening of Indigenous Australian languages. They will manage a small team that will initiate and develop projects, engage with communities and stakeholders, produce, and maintain useful resources, hold forums and events, and develop innovative communication and publication outputs and reporting on outcomes.
The key duties of the position include
- Strategically manage projects, set priorities, establish work plans, allocate resources, and evaluate project outcomes.
- Provide leadership within the team, contributing to strategic direction and planning.
- Oversee the provision of secretariat support to committees.
- Communicate effectively to build partnerships and productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, and peoples, and with academic, government and community stakeholders.
- Report to AIATSIS governance committees, partner organisations, government departments and other parties on the progress and results of projects.
- Take responsibility for a range of project outputs, including submissions, conference papers, and alternative modes of communicating research and information.
- Supervise and manage staff, building team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and management, and creating career development opportunities.
