Manager, Policy And Translation

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Manager, Policy and Translation. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract to 31 December 2032 and is based at the JCU Cairns Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield.

How you’ll make a difference

Working with all CIEHF partners, including Indigenous Partner Organisations, you will develop tools, knowledge and innovations that informs new management strategies, programs and protocols that are directly relevant to Indigenous Land and Sea Management organisations and ranger groups, Indigenous Protected Areas and jointly managed parks. You will play a key role as you work to improve practice, legislative reform and a new generation of guidelines and codes to make Indigenous knowledge systems and practices, and knowledge co-production central to the generation of tools required to the adaptive management of enjoyment of Australia’s landscapes and seascapes into the future. 

What you’ll bring 

With extensive experience in policy development, interpretation, and Translation across all levels of government you will operate as a knowledge broker as you oversee the development and maintenance of relationships with Centre Members, Indigenous and other Partner Organisations, policy-makers and end-users.  With proven cultural competency and knowledge of Australia’s Indigenous people and environmental history you can communicate effectively to build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities whilst maintaining strong  working relationships with varying levels of stakeholders to achieve outcomes for the CIEHF.

ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF)

ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures aims to generate a new direction in knowledge creation based on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led approaches to managing Land and Sea Country. The Centre expects to make a legacy contribution by developing complementary Indigenous and Western knowledge frameworks for modelling environmental, cultural, and historical change in Australia over the last millennium and into the near future. Click here for more information on the Centre.

Why Cairns

Cairns is a very special part of the world and residents enjoy a great way of life.  The unparalleled natural beauty of the rainforest and beaches together with a superb climate and tropical lifestyle make Cairns one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, visit and do business.  Cairns is a friendly, safe, and sophisticated international city, alive with charm and spirit.  Cairns boasts word class schools, universities, health services, sporting and recreation facilities and enjoys a wonderfully diverse range of community and cultural celebrations.

Why JCU

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

We support our people through the provision of:

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development 
• attractive options for salary packaging
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week. 
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days personal leave and 10 days cultural leave 
• up to 6 months fully paid parental leave 
• Individual Flexibility Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance 
• relocation assistance may be provided 

What matters to us at JCU?

• Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
• Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
• Our Place - the Tropics and beyond
• Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

Want to know more?

Click on Apply now and you will be redirected to the JCU Careers website.

Apply for Vacancy Reference Number 18859

For more information, please contact Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm on (07) 4232 1*** or via email ********@jcu.edu.au

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As applications will be reviewed upon receipt, we will close the advertising if a suitable applicant is identified sooner, so we encourage you to apply today.

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.  We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming