• Are you passionate about community connection and indigenous cultural heritage?
• An exciting opportunity available to join the team at the VIRC - a community driven research centre at State Library Victoria
• Ongoing, full-time Identified role based in Melbourne CBD
• Competitive salaries paid at VPS 4, plus 10.5% superannuation.

VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS RESEARCH CENTRE (VIRC)

The Victorian Indigenous Research Centre (VIRC), an initiative at State library Victoria, works to provide a culturally appropriate space for Victoria's indigenous community to access and connect with cultural heritage collections and family history.

This role is designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITy

The Victorian Indigenous Research Centre is looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing culturally appropriate spaces for and services to Victoria's Indigenous population and who are enthusiastic about working with cultural heritage collections and amplifying Indigenous voices.

The Victorian Indigenous Research Centre has an exciting opportunity available for the right candidate to join its passionate and dedicated team.

The Victorian Indigenous Research Centre (VIRC), an initiative at State library Victoria, works to provide a culturally appropriate space for Victoria's indigenous community to access and connect with cultural heritage collections and family history. This is a significant opportunity for candidates with collaborative and creative mindsets who are looking for positions that allow them to shape their roles as they go.

As the VIRC Coordinator Curatorial & Collections (pay rate at VPS 4.1), you will be providing internal advice on acquisition, processing, description and exhibition of Indigenous cultural material as well as advice on rights and cultural safety related to the library's collections including its Cultural Permissions Program. You will also be advising on policy relating to the collection and the work of the VIRC. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is passionate about Indigenous cultural heritage material and on working to ensure that the Victorian Aboriginal community is aware of, is informed about and has access to Indigenous cultural material held in the collections of State Library Victoria.

For more information, please refer to the position description attached below.

Please note, only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this position.

Additional opportunities are also available working with the Victorian Indigenous Research Centre including a Coordinator - Community Connection role and a Support Officer role. Please refer to the links for additional information.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

We are committed to developing and supporting a high performing workforce and an inclusive work environment.

We offer attractive rewards and benefits to employees, including:

• Competitive salary
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a range of areas
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements
• Salary packaging
• Transparent performance framework
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
• Discount on public transport

Find out more about our inclusion, diversity and access initiatives.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the Apply button to submit your application. 

Clearly identify in the head-line which position you are applying for and include the following:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the position description
• Resume outlining skills and experience relevant to the position you are applying for

ENQUIRIES

For assistance with the application process, or general enquires please contact the Employee Experience team at [email protected].

For a confidential discussion about the opportunities, please contact Marcus Hughes on [email protected].

For all enquiries please use the subject line: Coordinator - Curatorial and Collections enquiry via EthicalJobs.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People team on 03 8664 7258 or [email protected].