Genealogy & Anthropology Research Specialist

Northern Land Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% superannuation

Meal Entertainment benefit

Annual airfare after 12 months

District allowance (DA2/DA1)

Job summary

The Northern Land Council is seeking an Anthropologist (Genealogy and Research Support) to provide professional genealogical research and practical research support across its Anthropology service area. Working alongside NLC anthropologists and consultants, you will generate and maintain genealogies for land claims, native title matters and other core anthropological functions.

This is a hands-on research role for someone who combines sound anthropological judgement with careful records

Qualifications

• Degree in Anthropology or related discipline is required or extensive equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to research, prepare and draft genealogies and related documents to a high standard.
• Experience with ethnographic research and genealogical records within Aboriginal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional genealogical research for land claims and native title matters.
• Generate and maintain genealogies for the NLC region.
• Update electronic genealogy records and prepare briefing notes and maps.
• Contribute to investigations regarding traditional ownership, sacred sites and other significant areas.
• Respond to constituent requests for genealogy extracts per NLC processes.

Skills

Anthropology

Genealogy

Research methods

Records management

Ethnographic research

Education

Degree in Anthropology

Job description

The Northern Land Council is seeking an Anthropologist (Genealogy and Research Support) to provide professional genealogical research and practical research support across its Anthropology service area. Working alongside NLC anthropologists and consultants, you will generate and maintain genealogies for land claims, native title matters and other core anthropological functions.

This is a hands-on research role for someone who combines sound anthropological judgement with careful records