29.530, Jobs: Anindilyakwa; Anthropological Linguistics; Applied Linguistics; Language Documentation: Linguist, Anindilyakwa Land Council

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Subject: 29.530, Jobs: Anindilyakwa; Anthropological Linguistics; Applied Linguistics; Language Documentation: Linguist, Anindilyakwa Land Council

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Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:01:32
From: Teneal Fabiani [teneal at hrdynamics.com.au]
Subject: Anindilyakwa; Anthropological Linguistics; Applied Linguistics; Language Documentation: Linguist, Anindilyakwa Land Council, Groote Eylandt, Australia

 
University or Organization: Anindilyakwa Land Council 
Department: Language Centre
Job Location: Groote Eylandt, Australia 
Web Address: http://www.anindilyakwa.com.au
Job Title: Linguist
Job Rank: Linguist

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Applied Linguistics; Language Documentation; Community Engagement

Required Language(s): Anindilyakwa (aoi)

Description:

The Groote Eylandt archipelago is situated on the western side of the Gulf of
Carpentaria and has a unique and pristine ecology. The archipelago encompasses
three Indigenous communities– Angurugu, Umbakumba and Milyakburra (Bickerton
Island) and the mining community, Alyangula. The Anindilyakwa Land Council
(ALC) is the principal Aboriginal body representing the interests of the
Warnindilyakwa people of the Groote Archipelago. The ALC's vision is to
protect, maintain and promote Warnindilyakwa culture, to invest in the present
and build a self-sustaining future that creates pathways for youth to stand in
both worlds.

About The Role: 

This position is responsible for providing specialist advice, training and
support to the Language Centre team members in order to actively preserve and
protect the Anindilyakwa language for generations to come.  

The Linguist is required to advise of best practice methods for recording and
documenting language, update and expand resources and data bases, consult with
community, and facilitate and build stakeholder relationships. This position
involves training and mentoring to build the capacity and technical knowledge
of Language Officers in accordance with the Language Centre strategic plan.

Reporting to the Language coordinator, this full-time role is based in
Umbakumba and Bickerton Island. Housing and other benefits will be provided to
the successful applicant. Pre-employment screening, including an AFP criminal
record check, may be undertaken on the person who is being recommended for
appointment.

About You:

In order to be successful for this role you must possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in linguists
- Extensive experience in recording and documenting linguistics with 
  high level knowledge of linguist concepts and practical applications
- Experience working within a remote community
- Strong sensitivity of cultural awareness
- Excellent team work and communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external 
  stakeholders

It is a mandatory requirement for all candidates to respond to selection
criteria by way of application with a resume and cover letter, detailing your
suitability for the role.



Application Deadline: 16-Feb-2018 
	  
Email Address for Applications: teneal at hrdynamics.com.au 
Contact Information:
	Teneal Fabiani 
	Email: teneal at hrdynamics.com.au 
	Phone: (07) 4051 7307 


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