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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Lecturer/Project Officer Top End First Nations Languages
Office of DCEO Academia and Student Experience Higher Education and Research Division
  
Position Number
SUPN

Position Classification
Academic B ($102,614 - $121,854)

Location
Darwin/Batchelor

Reporting to
First Nations Languages Education and Training Coordinator

Licences
Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.

Required Qualifications
Professional qualification in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or equivalent.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or willingness to obtain.

How to apply

Submit application to recruitment@batchelor.edu.au

• All applications must include a completed application lodgement form
• Each selection criteria must be individually addressed
• Current CV/resume to be included

We strongly encourage Indigenous Australians applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.

Tenure
2 years full time

Applications close
30 June 2025

Purpose of the Position
The Lecturer/Project Officer Top End First Nations Languages is responsible for the delivery of accredited VET certificates in the learning and teaching of Australian First Nations languages in the Top End of the NT.  The position is also responsible for the development of a range of activities and projects that reflect First Nations community aspirations in documenting and developing resources that support the revival and/or maintenance of First Nations languages in the Northern Territory. This may include the delivery of innovative language teaching and learning programs in addition to the certificate courses.
All activities and projects are delivered in partnership with members of First Nations language communities and underpinned by Batchelor Institute’s Both-ways principles of practice and the Centre for Australian Languages and Linguistics (CALL) Strategic Plan.  
The Lecturer/Project Officer Top End First Nations Languages will be expected to participate in community engagement that will support the teaching and use of Australian First Nations languages according to the standards, values and aspirations of the language community. 
Duties

1. Deliver accredited training, using the principles and practices of quality VET training to support learning by individuals and groups of learners and to meet the standards, values and aspirations of each language community including the contextualisation of program content and teaching practices.
2. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including the ASQA quality standards, funding bodies and course licence holders, and completion of required documentation (eg TAS, Staff Skills Matrix, etc).
3. Co-ordinate the development and delivery of activities and projects that support the revival and maintenance of First Nations languages in accordance with Amangke-inteme, the CALL strategic plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.
4. Pursue opportunities for further project funding, based on identified community needs, and assist with ILA and other funding body performance and financial acquittals and other compliance activities.
5. Contribute to the development of resources and programs using flexible learning strategies and authentic learning experiences contextualised to the specific language context and reflecting the Batchelor Institute Learning and Teaching Framework.
6. Work with communities and organisations to curate and archive language resources so they are owned by community, accessible and persistent/safe into the future.
7. Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
8. Liaise with First Nation’s language communities, employers, and other organisations to ensure teaching, learning and assessment reflects community standards, values and aspirations and current industry practices.
9. Continue to develop own knowledge and skills by participating in community and professional networks/events/ and consultations.

Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications that demonstrate knowledge of and understanding of Australian First Nation’s languages including the structure of language/s and current language situation such as Linguistics, Languages education or equivalent as well as experience in working collaboratively with speakers of First Nations Languages.
2. The successful candidate must have the minimum vocational teaching qualification, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122 or equivalent, or the willingness to obtain the qualification within 6 months.
3. Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels. 
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and organisations. 
5. Demonstrated initiative and managing workload priorities. 
6. Ability to use computer based applications to document and store resources appropriately, as well as for communication and course delivery.
7. Demonstrated personal and inter-personal skills for working effectively as a team member to achieve outcomes within an Australian First Nation’s Vocational and Training context as per the above knowledge and skill requirements.
8. Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures. 

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