Manager, Centre Policy and Translation

• Full time, 5 year fixed-term contract
• Work from home options | Time in lieu | Flexible work arrangements
• Based in Cairns where you can enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals
• Academic Level C: $129,607 - 148,787 + 17% superannuation contributions

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is looking to appoint a Manager, Centre Policy and Translation within the ARC Centre of Excellence - Indigenous & Environmental Histories & Futures (CIEHF). This position is offered on a Full time, fixed term basis and is based at our Cairns Nguma-bada campus.

ABOUT THE CENTRE

The new ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF), administered by James Cook University will set new standards for research and management on Country across Australia. Driven by respectful, authentic co-design, and drawing from diverse cultural, environmental, and historical records, the Centre will work to enhance Land and Sea Country management, reframed by Indigenous knowledges and science. The Centre expects to make a legacy contribution by developing complementary Indigenous and Western knowledge frameworks for modelling environmental, cultural, and historical change in Australia over the last millennium and into the near future.

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of developing new management strategies, programs and protocols, directly relevant to Indigenous Land and Sea management organisations and ranger groups, Indigenous Protected Areas and jointly managed parks all while furthering your research career in a supportive environment.

What will you bring to the role:

• Extensive experience in knowledge translation and policy development.
• Cultural competency and knowledge of Australia’s Indigenous people and environmental history with an ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Significant leadership, mentoring and managerial skills.

WHY CAIRNS?

Cairns is a very special part of the world and residents enjoy a great way of life. The unparalleled natural beauty of the rainforest and beaches together with a superb climate and tropical lifestyle make Cairns one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, visit and do business. Cairns is a friendly, safe, and sophisticated international city, alive with charm and spirit. Cairns boasts word class schools, universities, health services, sporting and recreation facilities and enjoys a wonderfully diverse range of community and cultural celebrations.

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WHY JCU?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave and 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year
• Cash-out annual leave and time in lieu options
• Up to 12 months paid parental leave
• Cultural leave and Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• On-site facilities including cafes and gymnasium
• Relocation and accommodation assistance may be negotiated.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a passionate academic interested in contributing to this valuable area of our University, please obtain further information and apply via the JCU website by clicking ‘apply for this job’.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm on (07) 4232 1194 or via email [email protected]

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.