Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 665300
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia's natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 165 years. It is a place where families can learn and grow together. Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance.

• Contribute to a sensitive cultural repatriation project.
• Engage with Aboriginal communities.
• Contribute to Reconciliation.

The Research Officer, Repatriation works with the Aboriginal Heritage and Repatriation Manager to provide high level support and advice that supports the repatriation activities in the Humanities section and is required to work autonomously within the broad guidelines of the position. The Research Officer, Repatriation is responsible for specific major aspects of social science/historical archival research, including preparation of reports that socially contextualise the removal of Aboriginal ancestral remains from original burial locations, coordination of research by Aboriginal community members and training and mentorship of these community based Aboriginal researchers. The Research Officer, Repatriation will contribute specialised skills and detailed knowledge of Aboriginal and colonial history of South Australia to the preparation of reports and plans for the repatriation of Aboriginal ancestral remains held at the South Australian Museum. The role manages highly sensitive information, some of which may be protected by privacy laws, the State Records Act 1997 and/or the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.

ASO6 Administrative Services Officer

$98,478 - $104,165 p.a.

Up to 4 months at .6 FTE

Anna Russo
Aboriginal Her & Repatriation Manager
Phone: 0435967736
Email: anna.russo@samuseum.sa.gov.au

Applications close: 23/04/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6_Research Officer Repatriation.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.