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Your role

The ABC Archive is the custodian of the largest collection of Australian Indigenous news and current affairs. This unique role sits within the ABC Archives Indigenous Collections and Community Access Team who are responsible for the management, curation, and care of the Indigenous Collection and who also provides research and access services to ABC Archive collections.

Reporting to the Indigenous Collections & Community Access Manager, the role will include:

• Maintaining accurate records relating to Indigenous content.
• Responding to incoming emails and phone calls related to access or information requests;
• Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.
• Contacting the relevant ICIP and Knowledge holders of ABC Archive collection items to assist in the interpretation of the content from an Indigenous perspective.  

This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting their commitment to ABC's Reconciliation Action Plan, ABC Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2019 - 2022 and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987. 

• Do you have a genuine interest in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to reconnect with their cultural heritage?
• Full-time - Ongoing opportunity
• Salary - A$61,000 to A$67,000 + 15.4 % nominated superannuation
• Location: Ultimo 

Training, development & rotations

Many people come to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with qualifications in journalism, radio, online, or a relevant course suited to a corporate area. However, there are courses available to keep you up to date with skills or systems unique to the ABC or to keep your industry knowledge relevant.

Their training courses include:

• Digital skills development;
• Production skills;
• Camera skills;
• Editing skills and associated technology;
• Desktop Editing for Journalists;
• Writing for Radio/ Writing for News/ Writing for Television;
• ABC Editorial Policies;
• Legal workshops;
• Core systems including; SAP HR, Finance, Records management, Rights Management, training in IT systems, iNews, and NETIA;
• A range of OH&S training includes; fatigue management, personal risk assessment, induction, manual handling, first aid, and radiological awareness training.

Salary & benefits

Roles in Indigenous Collections Researcher earn a salary of A$61,000 to A$67,000 + 15.4 % nominated superannuation.

Some of the benefits of working at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation include:

• Comprehensive leave conditions including annual leave, personal leave, parental leave, and long service leave
• The opportunity to choose your own super fund or an ABC-nominated fund
• Flexible salary packaging arrangements through an external provider

Career progression

Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s performance management system has been designed to foster high performance, creativity, initiative and leadership. It allows flexibility in the planning of work and the development of skills to meet the needs of the future. Employees benefit through active participation in the process, feedback on performance, recognition and reward for their efforts, and improved development and career opportunities.

Work-life balance

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has a range of flexible policies and practices designed to help people balance their work and personal lives. Access to these types of arrangements will depend on your circumstances, including work requirements, and require the agreement of your manager. Read more.

Culture & vibe

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and promotes a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect, and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with their focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

About you

Ideally, you will understand archival principles and be able to apply that knowledge to a variety of audio-visual broadcast media formats and records. To be successful in the role you will also bring:

• Understanding of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights, Indigenous cultural protocols and related cultural safety issues, as well as the challenges in facilitating discoverability and accessibility of material that contains Indigenous cultural heritage.
• Demonstrated research and writing skills, and experience in creating and maintaining records with accuracy.
• Experience in the use of Collection Management database systems.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to respectfully and sensitively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).