Acquisitions Officer

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Acquisitions Officer

This is an Identified position

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Who we areWe are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history,cultures, and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. We house theworld's most important and extensive collection of cultural information and material, andwe provide leadership, publish, and promote greater understanding and appreciation ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We create opportunities for people the worldover to engage with and be transformed by the knowledge, the culture, and the story ofAustralia's Indigenous peoples. We are Australia's national institution for leadership inAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.

What we doWe care for a priceless collection, including films, photographs, video, and audio recordingsas well as the world's largest collection of printed and other resource materials forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. We undertake and encourage scholarly,ethical, community-based research in a variety of sectors, including health, native title,languages, and education. Our publishing house, Aboriginal Studies Press, regularlypublishes outstanding writing that promotes Australian Indigenous cultures.Our activities affirm and raise awareness of the richness and diversity of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander cultures and histories.

Our functions are established under the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

These functions are to:• provide access to a national collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

culture and heritage.• use that national collection to strengthen and promote knowledge and

understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.• provide leadership in the fields of:

? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research; and? activities relating to collections associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander peoples; and use (including use for research) of that nationalcollection and other collections containing Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander culture and heritage.

• lead and promote collaborations and partnerships among the academic,research, non-government, business and government sectors andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in support of the otherfunctions of the Institute.

• provide advice to the Commonwealth on the situation and status of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

We are an Australian Government statutory authority. The Minister responsible for AIATSIS isthe Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians.

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ACQUISITIONS OFFICER

Vacancy Information

Job Reference 85_04/24

No. of vacancies 1

Salary $80,341 - $87,572

Group Collections Services

Area Development and Management

Employment Status Ongoing

Hours Full Time 36.75

Close Date 11.30pm Sunday 21 April 2024

02 6129 ******

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About the Group

The Collections Services Group is responsible for the development, management, andpreservation of the AIATSIS Collection. The Group manages, describes, preserves, and digitisesthe AIATSIS Collection.

About the Program AreaCollection Development and Care (CDC) sits within the Collection Services Group and iscomprised of four units. CDC's purpose is to develop, conserve and preserve Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander cultural heritage material in the AIATSIS collection in a culturally safemanner using best practice processes, technology, and support. CDC is responsible fordeveloping, describing, and cataloguing the AIATSIS print and published collection, engagingwith donors and depositors to expand the Collection, curating domestic and internationaldisplay and exhibitions (online and physical), implementing collection care practices. facilitatingloans and managing the rights environment of the AIATSIS collection. CDC works closely withCollection Management, Collection Preservation and Digitisation and Collection Access teamsto support the discoverability and accessibility of the AIATSIS collection for all Australians.

About the RoleThe key responsibilities of the role include:

• undertake assessments of material offered to the AIATSIS collection.• support senior staff by identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiencies,

providing sound advice and recommendations.• draft and update reports, policies, and procedural documents.• contribute to cross-unit and cross-program projects, and proactively facilitate and

support the work of other units, as a member of the Collection Development and

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The ideal candidate will come with the following cultural capabilities:• Understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and theoutcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.

• Understands the protocols for providing culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and

• Shows sensitivity and respect for culture in responding to individual needs andcircumstances.

• Understands the role of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and

The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:

• Demonstrated understanding of how a major specialist collection can meet the needs ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and researchers. This includes familiaritywith contemporary best practice in the development and care of Indigenous collections,Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights, and the ethics of using collectionmaterial to share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories.

• Demonstrated experience in collection management and documentation, strongresearch, and analytical skills, particularly in relation to assessing suitability of materialfor the AIATSIS Collection. Including appropriate care and handling of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander artwork, cultural and heritage materials.

• Ability to develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, collaborate across teamsand convey information about the collection.

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What we offer

We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and canattend to your family commitments. That is why we offer,

Great salary conditions including individual flexible salary arrangements

15.4% Superannuation

Competitive leave entitlements, including 20 days annual leave, 18 days personal leave, upto 14 weeks maternity leave and other parental leave, and the ability to purchase extraleave.

Paid leave during end of year shutdown

Health benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu

Flexible working conditionsOpportunities for further education, professional development and study assistance will beavailable. You can also expect personal development planning activities and to work in asupportive learning environment.

Who to contact

For enquiries about this job please contact Sidha Pandian, 02 6129 3973,******

If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application,please contact the AIATSIS Recruitment Team ******

How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply

through our online recruitment system (eRecruit)

Closing Date 11.30pm (AEDST) on Sunday 21 April 2024

You will need to address both the Cultural Capability (no more than 500 words) and our idealcandidate (no more than 750 words) sections, in your response. Provide a succinct summaryoutlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have thecultural capability, skills, knowledge, and experience to be considered for this role. Pleaseprovide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Your cultural competency will carry more weight than other factors in the assessment.These requirements are based on the information provided to you as part of the job

Do not simply state that you meet the requirements - it is essential that you provideexamples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet each of thekey areas or points. You should focus on how your experience, achievements andcapabilities will enable you to successfully undertake the responsibilities of the role(s).

Applicants are also required to submit a current CV/resume.

If you need assistance developing your response, you may want to refer to the applyingfor jobs on the Australian Public Service Commission website:

Identified positionsIdentified positions are roles that require people to understand the issues affecting IndigenousAustralians and a proven ability to communicate sensitively with them. These requirements aregenerally for jobs that involve providing services or developing policies for IndigenousAustralians, and/or direct interaction with Indigenous communities.Identified positions are crucial in ensuring that the APS has the right people working oninitiatives to improve the delivery of services and close the gap between Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians and are open to all Australian citizens.At AIATSIS all positions are Identified positions where candidates are required to demonstratean understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures,and their issues and to be able to communicate respectfully with them.You must provide the name and contact details of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderreferee. This referee will be contacted to determine your cultural capability.

What is Cultural Capability?As all positions at AIATSIS are 'Identified' each position will have various elements ofinvolvement with the delivery of Indigenous specific services, programs, and policies as part ofAIATSIS core functions. AIATSIS therefore needs to also identify the cultural knowledge; skillsand personal attributes needed to deliver the required outcomes.Every part of how we work, who we work with and for, requires varying levels of knowledge ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and an understanding of issues thatenable effective communication and ultimately effective performance in the role. To assist you indetermining the required cultural capabilities of this role, you can refer to the Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Cultural Capability - A Framework for Commonwealth Agencies

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