Key position available in one of Australia’s leading language centres. We are looking for an experienced, motivated linguist who can engage with the community and effectively manage the centre’s language projects. Highly developed linguistic analysis and staff management skills essential.

Housing is provided. $68,530pa plus attractive salary sacrifice options, annual airfare, district allowance, electricity allowance.

LINGUIST

An exciting opportunity for a linguist looking to gain fieldwork and analytical experience. Would suit a recent graduate.

$63,699pa plus attractive salary sacrifice options, annual airfare, district allowance, electricity allowance. Short-term accommodation provided to assist in relocation.

Information for Applicants

These are full-time positions based in Port Hedland, WA. Removal and relocation allowances are payable to eligible applicants.

The Pilbara region of Western Australia is a linguistically diverse and rich area, with opportunities to work with languages of varying degrees of endangerment and viability. Wangka Maya is a supportive environment for both field and office-based linguistic work. It has well-established infrastructure and processes and considers academic work and community work as complementary to one another.

Applicants for both positions should address the selection criteria and attach a copy of a current resume and two referees to The Manager, WMPALC, PO Box 2736, South Hedland WA 6722 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by close of business Tuesday 30 November 2010.

For further information or a copy of the job description and selection criteria contact Nadine Hicks This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it