ABOUT THE ROLE:

Working in a remote and beautiful part of Australia, the Kimberley in Western Australia, the KLC is now calling for Applications for the position of Anthropologist within the Legal team within the KLC. The position of Anthropologist is responsible for assisting in and undertaking effective anthropological research in accordance with the Native Title Act and the Kimberley Land Council’s priorities, policies and procedures.

This position would suit someone who wants the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with a reputation of delivering positive outcomes across the region for its communities and people across the Kimberley region.

Based in Broome, the position will also be required to travel across the Kimberley region, including overnight stays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties:

• Provide anthropological advice to the Principal Legal Officer, Senior Anthropologist, KLC Board, Traditional Owners and other KLC staff on the research required for and the conduct of, native title claims, future act matters, Aboriginal heritage and land/sea management projects;
• Enhance native title holders’ understanding of native title issues and work with Prescribed Bodies Corporate on a range of governance matters;
• Under the supervision of the Senior Anthropologist, assist with the management of external consultant anthropologists;
• Under the supervision of the Senior Anthropologist, assist with anthropological research for native title claims and work with Traditional Owners, lawyers, consultant anthropologists and other staff in the preparation of native title connection material (including fieldwork);
• Under the supervision of the Senior Anthropologist, work with KLC staff, traditional owners and Prescribed Bodies Corporate to implement the KLC’s Transfer of Native Title Materials Policy;
• Undertake archival and library research for native title, heritage and future act matters;
• Work with relevant KLC staff to ensure the records gathered in the process of preparing native title claims are appropriately catalogued, stored and updated;
• Provide reports to the Senior Anthropologist and Principal Legal Officer (PLO) for the development and monitoring of the KLC Strategic Plan, Operational Plan and Annual Report;
• Participate in KLC Regional Teams planning and activities;
• Participate in staff performance management processes.

INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT

• Actively embrace and integrate KLC’s vision, mission and values into the role and model appropriate behaviours;
• Work collaboratively with management and staff across the business in support of KLC’s strategic objectives;
• Maintain a professional approach in the workplace;
• Conform to KLC’s conditions of employment, code of conduct, and organisational policies and procedures;
• Adhere to relevant legislative requirements including and not limited to the Fair Work Act, Work Health and Safety Act and the EEO Act;
• Continuously identify and implement opportunities for improvement; and
• Other tasks as directed by authorised KLC personnel or representatives

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This position is classed at a KLC Level 6.0. Superannuation of 10.5% and additional salary allowances offered include district allowance, rental assistance where applicable, salary sacrificing options and 5 weeks annual leave.

The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and people from culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen to apply.

A position description is attached.