About ARDS

ARDS’ purpose is to increase Yolŋu control of all aspects of Yolŋu life, through equal and genuine access to information, resources and decision-making.

Led by the ARDS Board made up of Yolŋu leaders from each of the major Yolŋu communities, ARDS’ cross-cultural approach puts Yolŋu perspectives, skills and decision-making at the centre of our work. We do this through five areas of work:

- Yolŋu Region Language Centre

- Community Development

- Law and Justice

- Yolŋu Radio

- Cultural Competency Training

About the Role

The Language Centre Manager is responsible for:

- Strategic and operational management of the Language Centre

- Team management: Manage, support and train the team of Yolŋu and Balanda language workers & linguists

- Language projects: Oversee the delivery of language and resource projects to funder requirements

- Linguistics: Uphold best-practice linguistics & build national and international partnerships

- Resource development: Oversee development of quality Plain English and Yolŋu Matha resources

- Fee-for-service: Grow the Language Centre's fee-for-service offerings

- ARDS Leadership: Play active role as part of ARDS' senior leadership and represent ARDS externally

This is a part time role (Tuesday to Friday, 30 hours per week). It can be based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy.





About You

For this role you will have the following key skills and experience:

- Experience working closely and collaboratively with Australian Indigenous people

- Experience applying culturally competent communication skills in multilingual environments

- Experience leading a diverse team

- Experience and skills in project management including managing stakeholders, deadlines, budgets and reporting requirements.

- Knowledge (or awareness of) principles and practices within language work. This should include knowledge of language documentation, translation, intercultural communication and sociolinguistics.

- Ideally this candidate will also have knowledge of Yolŋu languages and cultures.

For the complete list of role responsibilities and key selection criteria, please request the Position Description by emailing ••••@ards.com.au

If you are interested in this role, please request the Position Description to learn more about the Language Centre and this prospect.

To apply please submit your current Resume and Cover Letter addressing how you meet each of the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Applications close on the 14th October 11.59pm.

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