Anthropology Manager - Alice Springs

Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority

Senior Professional Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 - $178,993 (including salary $136,380 - $152,357)

Alice Springs

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

• Working for an independent statutory body protecting Aboriginal sacred sites
• Generous relocation package offered
• Six weeks annual leave

As the Anthropology Manager, you will manage and coordinate the delivery of anthropology and related research work in Alice Springs, including supervising staff and consultants and managing anthropology contracts in accordance with the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act. You will oversee complex and sensitive research activities, including Authority Certificates, sacred site registrations, compliance matters and special projects.

You will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including Aboriginal custodians, Aboriginal Land Councils, government agencies, landowners, proponents and other key partners, coordinating conferences, fieldwork and contractual research arrangements across Central Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced anthropologist to work within a small and dedicated team, contributing directly to the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Central Australia while supporting timely, high quality research outcomes for the Authority.

next steps

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Shannon Tchia, Director Research on 0414 983 578 or shannon.tchia@nt.gov.au using the subject line: Anthropology Manager - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Quote vacancy number: 17811

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search.