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INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR (RRAP) 21389 Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) Page 1 of 13 29-April-2021
About AIMS 3 About Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) 4 About our Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) Position 5 How to apply 6 Key Selection Criteria 7 Position Description 8 About Townsville 13 The Australian Institute of Marine Science acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and sea on which we work. We recognise the unique relationships and enduring cultural and spiritual connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to land and sea, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. Photographic credits Cover (Top to bottom): Page 6: Steve Clarke Shaun Hahn, Joe Gioffre, Page 7: Christian Miller Christian Miller and LTMP Page 9: Christian Miller Page 2: Nick Thake Page 10: Christian Miller Page 4: David Deeley Page 12: Chris Brunner 21389 Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) Page 2 of 13 29-April-2021
ABOUT AIMS The Australian Institute of Marine Science is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1972 (AIMS Act). As Australia's tropical marine research agency, it is our mission to provide the research and knowledge of Australia's tropical marine estate required to support growth in its sustainable use, effective environmental management and protection of its unique ecosystems. To accomplish our mission, AIMS delivers independent science to help realise three key long-term impacts for the nation: • Improve the health and resilience of marine and coastal ecosystems across northern Australia. • Create economic, social and environmental net benefits for marine industries and coastal communities. • Protect coral reefs and other tropical marine environments from the effects of climate change. Our research is focused on the priorities of our stakeholders, including Commonwealth, state and territory governments, industry and Traditional Owners. Our research continues to: • Underpin Australia's environmental management of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) to ensure that this World Heritage Area remains healthy and resilient. • Support the sustainable development of coastal industries and ports across northern Australia. • Provide the environmental baselines and condition and risk assessments required for current and future resource and industrial developments in Northern Australia. 21389 Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) Page 3 of 13 29-April-2021
ABOUT THE REEF RESTORATION AND ADAPTATION PROGRAM (RRAP) The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is leading the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP). RRAP is the largest collaborative effort to help the Great Barrier Reef survive climate change in partnership with several distinguished research organisation. RRAP is a long-term research and development (R&D) program to develop, test and risk-assess novel interventions to help keep the Reef resilient and sustain critical functions and values into the future. The goal is to provide reef managers and decision-makers with an innovative suite of safe, acceptable and cost- effective interventions to help protect the Reef from the impacts of climate change, in conjunction with best- practice reef management and reducing carbon emissions. This ambitious undertaking requires not only our best minds working in partnership across many organisations and fields of expertise, but importantly, the input and support of Traditional Owners, reef communities and industries, and the wider Australian public. The RRAP Indigenous Engagement Framework recognises the inherent rights and interests of Traditional Owners. While RRAP is initially focused on developing technology and solutions to help the Great Barrier Reef, these solutions could also be applied to other reefs in Australia and around the world. AIMS’ foundational work in areas such as coral adaptation and acclimatisation, breeding and recruitment underpin many of the interventions being assessed for development. Our world-leading National Sea Simulator plays a critical role in developing and testing these interventions. RRAP partners include: • AIMS • CSIRO • Great Barrier Reef Foundation • James Cook University • The University of Queensland • Queensland University of Technology • Southern Cross University The first four-year stage of the RRAP R&D Program is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, and the research partner institutions. 21389 Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) Page 4 of 13 29-April-2021
ABOUT OUR INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR (RRAP) POSITION Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships At AIMS we’ve recognised the natural synergies between AIMS’ research and the management and protection of sea country by Traditional Owners on the coasts and continental shelf of northern Australia – from Exmouth to the southern Great Barrier Reef. We partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, learning from each other through two-way knowledge sharing of the marine environment, to ensure its future for all. Through our AIMS Strategy 2025 and AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Plan, and backed by our Indigenous Partnerships Policy, we are working with Traditional Owners to create new shared research that weaves Indigenous Knowledge of sea country with other sciences. Indigenous Partnership Coordinator (RRAP) Our Indigenous Partnership Coordinator (RRAP) is primarily responsible for implementing the Indigenous Engagement Framework across RRAP collaborating partners. The position will also assist in the implementation of the closely aligned AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Plan (IPP)’s policy and protocols, to achieve meaningful marine science partnerships with Traditional Owners of sea country where AIMS and RRAP research takes place. A key component is to obtain Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) for research that strongly intersects with sea Country, for example by the collection of samples, deployment of instruments of the conduct of in-sea experiments. As a member of the Indigenous Partnerships team, this position will coordinate and facilitate a range of activities that assist RRAP and AIMS staff and collaborators to engage with Traditional Owners to seek FPIC, and develop sound relationships for 2‐way exchange of scientific and Traditional information about marine research. About you You will have achieved bachelor’s degree level qualifications (or equivalent experience) in sustainability, natural resource management, natural sciences particularly marine science, or Indigenous Australian culture. Along with your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ancestry, your experience in espousing Indigenous values and knowledge within large non-Indigenous corporations and forums, enables you to authentically communicate with, and present AIMS and RRAP information, to both Indigenous and non‐Indigenous audiences in a dignified and culturally sensitive manner. Your understanding of issues in remote areas of Australia, and willingness to travel to remote regions for consultation requirements of this position, will enable you to identify areas of synergy between AIMS and RRAP research interests and capacity, capability, and the science needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, as a basis for the co‐development of future collaborative projects to meet mutual scientific needs. NB: AIMS considers that being a male of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. If, after reviewing the position description (refer pages 8 - 11), you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully the deliver the position responsibilities, we would be very interested in hearing from you. The successful candidate will be rewarded with: • AIMS AOF Level 4 to 5 Salary Per Annum ($85,970 to $118,200) - depending on successful applicants’ relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. • 15.4% superannuation • Generous leave provisions • Full-time, 3 year fixed-term opportunity (with possibility of extension) • Located in Townsville, Queensland (with travel to remote locations) 21389 Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) Page 5 of 13 29-April-2021
HOW TO APPLY
Your application submission for our Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) opportunity should include the
following documentation:
• Current Resume (including two current references);
• Document addressing the Key Selection Criteria (refer to page 7) within the scope of the position
description (refer to page 8-12); and
• A short cover letter.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a Personal Outlook Analysis Questionnaire using the Birkman
Method.
How to Apply: Please submit your application via our website (aims.gov.au).
Further information on the application process and tips for addressing Selection Criteria is available in our
Recruitment Application Guide.
Closing Date: Wednesday 19-May-2021 (midnight, Townsville time).
Recruitment Contact: Position enquiries can be directed to Libby Evans-Illidge at e.evansillidge@aims.gov.au
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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Your responses to the following Key Selection Criteria must evidence your suitability for this exciting opportunity within the scope of the position description (pages 8-12). Essential • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry and extensive knowledge of male orientated issues, cultural restrictions and perspectives. • A comprehensive understanding of contemporary marine science issues in tropical coastal/marine Australia particularly coral reefs, including those of interest and concern to Indigenous and non‐ Indigenous people and organisations. • Demonstrated experience representing Indigenous values within large non-Indigenous corporations and forums. • Exceptional time management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines. • A track record of engaging with extensive networks of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Indigenous groups on land and/or sea management projects particularly on coral reefs, and experience leading liaison between Traditional Owners and non‐Indigenous research/management agencies. • Excellent inter‐personal and diplomacy skills and highly developed cultural competency, and a track record showing diverse and adaptable communication skills across a range of genres (writing, presentations) to a variety of audiences (Indigenous and non‐Indigenous), including leading 2‐way communication in cross‐cultural contexts. • Ability to work as part of a team, contributing to group priorities, providing support to a range of users, and providing influential thought leadership within areas of own expertise and experience. • Formal qualifications (bachelor’s degree level) or equivalent experience in sustainability, natural resource management, natural sciences particularly marine science, or Indigenous Australian culture. Desirable • Project management experience. • Knowledge of the principles of decision support science. 21389 Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) Page 7 of 13 29-April-2021
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR (RRAP)
Team Membership: Indigenous Partnerships Team, Research Services
Primary Location: Townsville, Queensland
Direct Supervisor: Team Leader, Indigenous Partnerships (21008)
Position Classification: AIMS AOF Level 5
Functional Area: Administrative Services
This position is primarily responsible for implementing the Indigenous
engagement framework across the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program
(RRAP) – an AIMS led multi-agency research program. The position will also assist
in the implementation of the closely aligned AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Plan
(IPP) Policy and protocols, which provide a roadmap to achieving meaningful
marine science partnerships with Traditional Owners of sea country where AIMS
and RRAP research takes place. As a member of the Indigenous Partnerships
team, this position will coordinate a range of activities that assist RRAP and AIMS
staff and collaborators to engage and develop sound relationships with
Traditional Owners, for 2‐way exchange of scientific and Traditional information
about marine research.
The position will help ensure Traditional Owners understand and are fully
informed about proposed research and facilitate engagement to seek Free Prior
Position Summary: and Informed Consent (FPIC), and assist AIMS and RRAP researchers to
understand and respond to Traditional Owner concerns. The successful
candidate will also have a leadership role in determining how Traditional Owner
values are incorporated into the decision models and frameworks (alongside
other biodiversity, social and economic values) for potential future reef
restoration and adaptation interventions.
Project and time management are critical in the role, with the incumbent able to
plan and facilitate engagement activities with tight external deadlines, while also
being sensitive and responsive to culturally appropriate protocols and practice.
Some activities will be focused within AIMS and RRAP to improve internal
competency and practice, and some are focused externally to improve
relationships, science engagement and collaboration. The successful candidate
must be equally comfortable working within AIMS and RRAP staff and internal
systems, and working outside utilising their own extensive networks.
Within the AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Team, and as a member of the RRAP
Managing Entity leadership group, assume primary responsibility for
implementing the Indigenous engagement framework across the Reef
Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP)– an AIMS led multi-agency research
program.
Position Responsibilities: As a member of the Indigenous Partnerships team and in conjunction with other
AIMS staff, coordinate activities relevant to the IPP and the RRAP Indigenous
Engagement framework. This includes facilitation of meetings and other
communication with Traditional Owners to seek and document FPIC, build
relationships and communicate project results. It also includes coordination of
Traditional Owner co-design and participation in research, where appropriate.
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Contribute to the development of protocols, guidelines and workflows that will
assist AIMS staff and RRAP members in adoption of the IPP and RRAP
engagement framework into the future. In particular, contribute to the
comprehensive documentation of FPIC obtained for AIMS and RRAP research.
Establish a sound understanding of Reef Restoration and Adaptation science and
cultural sensitivities and concerns of Traditional Owners, and facilitate 2‐way
communication about these matters.
Work as part of the team within RRAP that is building GBR decision support
frameworks and models. In particular, progress how Traditional Owner values
are directly incorporated (alongside the more traditional biodiversity and
economic values) into the core of these frameworks and quantitative models.
Contribute to a comprehensive contact database and sea Country directory of
Traditional Owners, Indigenous Sea Rangers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
advisory groups and other external stakeholders with interests in areas of AIMS’
and RRAP’s operation, and assist AIMS staff establish contact and develop
appropriate relationships for further engagement. This may involve
accompanying AIMS staff and RRAP members into the field and for on‐country
meetings.
In partnership with researchers, help identify areas of synergy between AIMS and
RRAP research interests and capacity, capability, and the science needs of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, as a basis for the co‐development of
future collaborative projects to meet mutual scientific needs.
Identify appropriate forums and communication methods and tools to provide
scientific exchange and capacity building with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander groups.
Provide advice and assistance to AIMS staff and RRAP members in their
Indigenous engagement endeavours.
Identify new business opportunities for Indigenous engagement and
collaboration at AIMS and assist in the development of proposals.
Help ensure that all communication from AIMS and RRAP to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander groups are handled in a timely, professional and culturally
sensitive manner.
Comply with AIMS’ workplace safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe
workplace.
Comply with AIMS’ Intellectual Property policies and procedures to ensure
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property is appropriately protected, and
AIMS intellectual assets are captured, managed and protected.
Comply with AIMS’ Code of Conduct ensuring the standards of conduct required
of an AIMS staff member are upheld.
Adhere to, uphold and demonstrate the AIMS values.
Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards
Science Outputs: Incorporate Traditional Owner inputs into AIMS and RRAP science outputs.
Monitor the scope of AIMS and RRAP projects to ensure they remain within the
scope of FPIC granted.
Assist AIMS staff and RRAP members to identify and appropriately acknowledge
Traditional Owners in science outputs.
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Occupational Health & Help to drive a safety culture at AIMS.
Safety: In line with AIMS’ Health and Safety Policy policies and procedures, participate
in Manual Task (Functional) Assessments and Fit for Work medical assessments
as required.
Identify workplace hazards and take corrective action in consultation with the
HS&E Coordinator.
Immediately report any work‐related accident, injury or near accident to HS&E.
Intellectual Assets: Ensure compliance with AIMS’ Intellectual Property policy, procedures and
guidelines to ensure Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property is
appropriately protected, and AIMS’ intellectual assets are appropriately
protected and managed.
Delegations: Financial: $2,000 limit on individual purchases.
In line with Financial and Contract Delegation Policy, which includes authorisation
levels for Financial, Enterprise Agreement (supervisory), HS&E and General
Administrative activities.
Teamwork/supervisory: Direct Reports: Nil
To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that values diversity while
ensuring achievement of AIMS’ goals and objectives.
External Customer, Partner, Establish and nurture relationships between AIMS, RRAP and Traditional Owners
Collaborator and and representative organisations of relevance to AIMS and RRAP’s operations,
Stakeholder Requirements: and assist AIMS staff and RRAP members to engage with these relationships.
Internal Organisational First Level Supervisor: Team Leader, Indigenous Partnerships (21008)
relationships: Next Level Supervisor: TBA
Develop positive working relationships with science and service staff. Provide
assistance and guidance to AIMS staff and RRAP members in Indigenous
engagement.
Communicate on a regular basis with supervisor and provide information on
progress and achievement of milestones
Financial responsibilities and Contribute to positional budget requirements.
accountabilities:
Manage AIMS funds in a responsible manner and within delegation.
Comply with AIMS’ Fraud Prevention Plan ensuring the standards of conduct and
ethical behaviour required of an AIMS staff member are upheld and that
suspected fraudulent activity is prevented and/or reported
Innovation, problem solving Develop innovative approaches and apply critical thinking to provide solutions to
and continuous cross‐cultural issues and problems.
improvement
responsibilities:
Planning responsibilities: Performance Management:
• Actively participate in own personal performance planning and evaluation.
• Plan and balance work activities to ensure the timely achievement of
milestones.
• Successfully participate in the AIMS annual Performance and Development
program.
Plan, manage and facilitate consultations with internal and external stakeholders
involved with the AIMS IPP and the RRAP Indigenous Engagement Framework.
Accountability: Accountable to the RRAP program leader.
Committed to continuous organisational improvement by monitoring and
challenging the performance of the project team and individuals.
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Communication Communicate effectively with a diversity of people, often across cultures, to
responsibilities: achieve mutually agreeable outcomes.
Communicate with and present AIMS and RRAP information to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander groups in a dignified and culturally sensitive manner.
Communicate diplomatically, respectfully and effectively with staff from AIMS,
RRAP members and a variety of external organisations and stakeholder groups
at different levels.
Interact with other team members to facilitate the achievement of group goals.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential Skills and Highly developed cultural competency particularly regarding communication of
Knowledge: sea country management and marine science matters between Indigenous and
non‐Indigenous audiences in tropical Australia.
A demonstrated track record in communicating marine management issues of
importance to Traditional Owners of tropical Australia especially the Great
Barrier Reef.
A demonstrated track record representing Indigenous values within large non-
Indigenous corporations and forums.
An extensive understanding of Indigenous Australia, Indigenous communities
and their contemporary history particularly in tropical coastal and marine
Australia in areas where AIMS and RRAP research is undertaken.
A comprehensive understanding of contemporary marine science issues in
tropical coastal/marine Australia, including science priorities of indigenous
groups.
Well‐developed and adaptable communication, consultation and liaison skills
appropriate to the position, including presentation skills appropriate to both
Indigenous and non‐Indigenous audiences.
Ability to work as part of a team, providing support to a range of users.
Ability to work closely with other team members and to meet deadlines in a
timely fashion.
Demonstrated experience in project management, time management and/or
collaborative cross‐cultural programs.
Personal initiative and the ability to work to tight deadlines and to work
independently.
Desirable Skills and A background in decision support science.
Knowledge: An exceptional track record in information processing and summary reporting
skills.
Knowledge of Web based information portals and online workflow tools.
Demonstrated understanding of a research organisation, university or business.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry, and extensive experience of male
Experience: orientated cultural restrictions and concerns particularly in the Great Barrier Reef
region.
An understanding of issues in remote areas of Australia, and willingness to travel
to remote regions for consultation requirements of this position.
Demonstrated experience representing Indigenous values within large non-
Indigenous corporations and forums.
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Qualifications (bachelor’s degree level) or equivalent experience in sustainability,
natural resource management, natural sciences particularly marine science, or
Indigenous Australian culture.
Demonstrated experience operating in cross cultural situations with coastal
Indigenous Australians in the field of natural resource management.
Knowledge of cultural sensitivities and protocols related to non‐ Indigenous
marine science practices, particularly from the perspective of Indigenous males.
Demonstrated communication experience and skills in writing and the ability to
produce reports and deliver presentations.
Ability to prioritise effectively with competing deadlines, whilst maintaining
highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with a range of computer programs specifically Microsoft
Applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
Experience acting as key liaison point for external and internal clients, exhibiting
exceptional communication skills, information processing and summary
reporting.
Desirable Qualifications and Project management qualifications or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Technology and Equipment
Technology & Equipment Personal computer using MS Windows operating environment, general office
Used: equipment, general and specialist software packages, filing and archiving
systems.
Special Requirements
Other Special Requirements AIMS considers that being a male of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-
Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8
of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Current QLD C Class Open Drivers Licence or the willingness to obtain.
Successfully participate in Manual Task (Functional) Assessments and Fit for
Work medical assessments.
Strong commitment to and sound knowledge of principles and practices of
Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
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Townsville Traditional Owner Groups (link to Townsville City Council Website)
Our Traditional owners and custodians, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba People are the first people to have lived in
the Townsville region.
The Bindal People
The Bindal people call the country “Thul Garrie Waja”. An important symbol for the Bindal people is the
shooting star. They believe that wherever the star fell, or the direction the star fell meant there was either
danger coming or someone from that direction was in need of help or in danger.
The Wulgurukaba People
The Wulgurukaba people call their country “Gurrumbilbarra”. Wulgurukaba means “canoe people”. An
important symbol of the Wulgurukaba people is the carpet snake. Wulgurukabas creation story tells the
story of the creation snake that comes down from the Herbert River, went out to sea, creating the
Hichinbrook Channel, and down to Palm and Magnetic Islands. His body broke up, leaving parts along the
coast. The tail of the snake is at Halifax Bay, his body is at Palm Island, while his head rests at Arcadia,
Magnetic Island.
Townsville Facility
AIMS headquarters is south of Townsville, Queensland at Cape Ferguson. We are about 50 km from Townsville’s
CBD, is an international landmark in tropical marine science and home to the National Sea Simulator (SeaSim).
It is adjacent to the centre of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by a 207-hectare national park and marine
reserve. The area is free from development, is biosecure and has access to clean seawater and a protected
harbour.
Finding us (link to our Website page):
Head south from Townsville on the Bruce Highway (A1). Approximately 37 km from the city centre, turn left at
the signposted turn-off to AIMS, onto Cape Cleveland Rd. Follow this road for a further 16 km until you arrive at
the Institute.
Please note there is no public transport to the Institute.
Living in Townsville
Townsville is a vibrant and rapidly growing city in North Queensland. Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef,
numerous coastal islands, the Wet Tropics rainforest and the outback, and less than two hours by plane from
Brisbane, the region experiences a warm tropical climate with more than 300 days of sunshine each year.
A diverse economic base with strengths in government administration, health, defence, education, marine
science, natural resource management, manufacturing and mining, ports and shipping and agriculture supports a
current population of over 190,000 people.
Boasting a relaxed lifestyle, residents of Townsville enjoy access to world class educational, medical, sporting and
recreational facilities. Townsville attracts high quality national and international festivals, cultural and sporting
events.
For further information visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au.
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