Agency Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority Work unit Research

Job title Data Integrity Officer Designation Qualified 2

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed for 4 years

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin/Alice Springs

Position number 32260015 RTF 359113 Closing 15/11/2026

Contact Shannon Tchia, Director Research on 0447 392 550 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.aapant.org.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359113

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Undertake desktop anthropology and data integrity research, analysis and report writing, mapping/GIS services to meet the objectives of the

Authority in accordance with approved Authority research methods and the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act (Sacred Sites Act).





Context statement The Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority is an independent statutory Authority established under the Sacred Sites Act designed to effect a practical balance between the recognised need to preserve and enhance Aboriginal cultural tradition in relation to certain land in the Territory and the aspirations of Aboriginal and all other peoples of the Territory for their economic, cultural and social advancement by providing advice for the protection of sacred sites in the context of development.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Prepare Pre-fieldwork anthropology reports for use by the fieldwork research officers including summaries of sacred sites, previous reports and

relevant mapping information, signage requests and site registration requests.
1. Prepare relevant GIS Mapping and spatial data for research officers and replies to Requests for Information.
2. Complete the analysis of data for compliance with the Sacred Sites Act and data integrity as part of report writing for approved projects involving

Registration of sacred sites, Authority Certificates, Site Damage Investigations or other aspects of Authority responsibility.
1. Liaise with external consultants, land councils and other external stakeholders such as pastoral landowners as required in order to complete and

ensure accuracy and data of external consultancy reports.
1. Undertake data entry for reports supplied to the Authority from land councils or consultants and prepare Authority Certificate conditions and

mapping instructions based on the report.
1. Assist with remote fieldwork as needed and consult with Custodians as required.
2. Participate as a member of the research team to assist in the development of standard research policy, procedure and methods and conduct peer

reviews of anthropology/research reports and undertake training as required.

Selection criteria





Essential

1. Degree (equivalent or higher) in Anthropology or equivalent discipline.
2. Demonstrated ability to analyse complex reports and assess for quality and accuracy demonstrated through comprehensive research tools.
3. Prior experience in the use of databases, research computer programs, genealogy software, GIS technology, mapping and multimedia.
4. Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal history, politics and ability to relate to Aboriginal custodians with sensitivity and an understanding of their

culture.
1. Demonstrated significant high level of contemporary negotiation and problem-solving skills, discretion, initiative, flexibility and

ability to effectively manage conflict.
1. Significantly developed oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex issues to a wide

range of clients in a clear and understandable way.
1. Negotiation and conflict resolution experience.
2. Manual Driver’s licence.

Desirable
1. Knowledge and experience in the Northern Territory Aboriginal political and legal context in which the Sacred Sites Act operates, such as Aboriginal

cultural heritage, the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) or the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Further information The preferred or recommended applicant with be required to obtain a working with children’s card and may be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history check will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position. This position may be required to undertake travel to remote NT communities and land areas at short notice.

Please note as this is a fixed term agreement, any NTPS applicants will need to consider Public Employment (Mobility) Act restrictions, including non-portability of certain entitlements.

📌 Data Integrity Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
📍 Alice Springs