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SalaryJoin the inaugural team of the CIEHF to generate new approaches to bring Indigenous and environmental histories to the forefront of land and sea management.
- Ongoing professional and career development support
- Work alongside world-leading researchers from across the globe
- Excellent leave benefits including five weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave & cultural leave
- Based in Cairns where you can enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst still achieve your career goals.
We offer the following opportunities to join our world-leading Centre at the JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield:
18856 - Centre Administration Coordinator - $83,115 - $90,022 + 17% super
18857 - Centre Communications and Media Manager - $102,460 - $117,657 + 17% super
18858 - Manager, Centre Research Training - $125,527 - $144,104 + 17% super
18859 - Manager, Policy and Translation - $125,527 - $144,104 + 17% super
About the 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.
How you’ll make a difference
Working closely with a dynamic group of professionals, researchers, and Indigenous leaders from across the globe you will be instrumental in generating new approaches that bring Indigenous and environmental histories to the forefront of land and sea management.
What you’ll bring
- An enthusiasm and passion to support the growth of indigenous capacity through training and mentoring programs.
- An ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships and collaborate with people from a wide range of research fields.
- Demonstrated experience in working effectively and in culturally appropriate contexts with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- A well-developed understanding of Indigenous reconciliation and the issues facing Indigenous Australians and a commitment to make a difference.
- Significant organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines, and an established record of exercising judgement and initiative.
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.
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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 18856, 18857, 18858 & 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.
