Description:
- $92,087 to $99,353 pa (HEW6) pro-rata
- Fixed Term, Part time, South West Campus
- Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
$92,087 to $99,353 pa, pro-rata (HEW 6) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
SOUTH WEST CAMPUS
PART-TIME (0.6 FTE), FIXED TERM (2 years)
We are seeking a Project Officer to engage and foster partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations across a range of climate justice research projects and community-led initiatives.
This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Edith Cowan University
ECU strives to be a national leader in working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) are committed to decolonisation and addressing wide ranging impacts of climate change, particularly those that affect Aboriginal peoples and their connection to Country. This position of Project Officer will significantly contribute to these priorities by building strong partnerships and outcomes for Aboriginal-led climate justice.
This position is situated within the SAH’s climate justice research program which involves several projects working alongside Aboriginal communities across Western Australia, including Whadjuk Boodja (Perth), Wardandi Boodja (Bunbury), Wilman Boodja (Collie), and the Kimberley. The climate justice research program involves projects for supporting community service organisations with climate justice and disaster resilience, inclusive community planning for net zero emissions, and youth wellbeing in a changing climate. Each project has a strong emphasis on place-based, Aboriginal-led, and Aboriginal-informed research and action. The projects are supported by Aboriginal Cultural Governance structures, which include Elders and Traditional Owners across Western Australia.
The Role
This role offers the unique opportunity support Aboriginal leadership for fair and just climate action. As the Project Officer you will engage with Aboriginal communities and partners across a range of community-led climate justice research projects.
You will engage with the projects’ Aboriginal Steering Group, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Aboriginal communities who are involved in the projects as well as build relationships and strategic partnerships with potential Aboriginal partners and communities. You will help enable the community-led research projects to be implemented in a culturally-responsive, timely and impactful manner that appropriately responds to the complexities of research in partnership with Aboriginal Communities.
Key Criteria
- Demonstrated experience of building and fostering relationships, partnerships, participation and engagement with Aboriginal Elders, Aboriginal community members and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in Western Australia in research and/or community projects.
- In depth understanding of and connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ values, protocols, cultures, histories and experience of respecting and elevating these within projects and with internal/external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to draw on lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person to engage meaningfully, respectfully, and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- In possession of a current C class driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.
Benefits & Remuneration
This part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term position attracts remuneration of $92,087 to $99,353 pa (pro-rata) plus 17% University superannuation contribution, as well as:
- Access to ongoing professional development
- Be part of a large organisation (approx. 3000 employees) with a culture genuinely committed to employing a diverse workforce including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Be a part of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network
- Supportive work/life balance including ability to negotiate flexible working arrangements
- Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave and paid day to attend NAIDOC events
- Award-winning Health and Wellness Program, with an extensive range of staff benefits
Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to email Associate Professor Naomi Godden on n.godden@ecu.edu.au for more information.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV along with a statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Key Criteria (listed above).
Closing Date:
Applications close on Thursday, 3 April 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.
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