Linguist position available at Wangka Maya Language Centre

[Jessica Denniss]

*Linguist Position Available*

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Position available for a linguist to join the supportive team at Wangka Maya
Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre and contribute to the vital task of
documenting endangered Aboriginal languages. The Pilbara region is rich in
language and culture and provides a fantastic fieldwork opportunity. The
successful applicant will be a highly skilled and motivated team player.

Applications due 10 June 2011. Applicants must address selection criteria,
and email with resume to Jessica Denniss, yakuli at wangkamaya.org.au Ph. (08)
9172 2344


*Linguist Job Description*



*Position title:*

Linguist

*Classification: *

Level 7: $63,699pa

Plus air-conditioning allowance, district allowance, annual airfare etc. as
detailed in the Wangka Maya Enterprise Agreement

*Section:*

Language team

*Award: *

Wangka Maya Enterprise Agreement **

*Responsible to: *

Senior Linguist **

*Date prepared:*

5 May 2011

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*Purpose*

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Work as a key member of the language team to document Pilbara languages and
produce resources that may be aimed at the local community, the general
public or the linguistic community.

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*Duties*

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1.       Use linguistic skills to record, analyse and document Pilbara
languages

2.       Work across a range of Pilbara languages to produce a variety of
resources

3.       Be responsible for project managing assigned tasks

4.       Ensure all work is properly archived in digital format for access
and posterity

5.       Develop relationships and networks with the Aboriginal community

6.       Support Language Workers with mentoring and informal training

7.       Undertake any other duties as directed by the Senior Linguist



*Selection criteria*



*Essential *

1.       Tertiary qualification in linguistics

2.       Skills in linguistic documentation including data collection,
transcription and analysis

3.       Ability to use or learn standard linguistic software and technology
as well as general computer competence

4.       Written and interpersonal communication skills, including cultural
sensitivity

5.       Willingness to travel to remote communities

6.       Ability to provide informal training to language workers

7.       Ability to work as part of a team

8.       Current driver’s licence

9.       National Police Check and Working with Children Check, or ability
to obtain them



*Desirable*

1.       Knowledge of Aboriginal languages

2.       Experience working in Aboriginal communities
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