(HEO5) $80,118 - $89,085 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time 12 month position available immediately 

The Mobile Language Team (MLT) was established in October 2009 to support language projects in partnership with Aboriginal communities, both in the state of South Australia and nationally within the discipline of linguistics. The Project Linguist position works within the (MLT).

The Project Linguist is based in Adelaide and works under the general direction of the Manager, MLT on community language projects in regional locations in South Australia. The Project Linguist works as part of a team responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality, complex language databases that contribute to the documentation and understanding of SA Indigenous languages. The Project Linguist will be required to undertake critical archival research in Indigenous collection in museums, libraries and archives.

To be successful you will need:

• Ability to develop and populate complex language databases that reflect the state of SA Indigenous languages.
• Ability to collate and maintain analytical data for the MLT Dashboard.
• Critically assess archival materials for use in language databases and in language revival activities.
• Ability to collate diverse research data on SA languages to be used by policy writers.
• Proven ability to produce clear, high-quality written reports.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check 

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 7th April

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Paul Monaghan
Manager & Senior Linguist
Mobile Language Team
E: paul.monaghan@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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