Victorian Indigenous Research Centre (two Opportunities)

Position Details

These roles are designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 

VICTORIAN INDIGNEOUS RESEARCH CENTRE (VIRC)

Are you passionate about community connection and indigenous cultural heritage?

Two exciting opportunities 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.

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.

About the opportunities

The Victorian Indigenous Research Centre is looking for dedicated individuals who are 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 two exciting opportunities available for the right candidates 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 Community Connection (pay rate at VPS 4.1), you will be responsible for developing and coordinating the delivery of programs, projects, initiatives and services that ensure the Victorian Aboriginal community is aware of and can participate in the VIRC’s activities. You will also contribute to the strengthening and management of relationships with the Indigenous Victorian Aboriginal community. This role is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives on connecting with others, and who is well versed in collaborative and consultative development of engagement programs for a wide range of Indigenous stakeholders, including individuals, groups and community organisations.

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 about the roles, please refer to the position descriptions.

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

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

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