(HEO4) $71,460 - $78,326 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, part time 0.6 FTE position available for 12 months

The Mobile Language Team (MLT) supports the Aboriginal language of South Australia. MLT seeks to:

• Increase access to language learning resources for all young Aboriginal people;
• Raise awareness about issues relating to language revival and maintenance;
• Develop digital platforms for language delivery;
• Lobby state and federal governments on behalf of SA Aboriginal communities to preserve SA’s rich language heritage.

The Linguistics Officer will assist with the delivery of education and training grants as part of a Project Team. The Linguistics Officer will develop Aboriginal language learning resources and support Target Schools and Aboriginal Community Educators in their use. The Linguistics Officer will also assist the Project Team with logistics relating to community workshops and administrative tasks such as compiling project outputs for reporting.

To be successful you will need: 

• Understanding of the history of the production of written grammars and dictionaries of Aboriginal languages and how these resources can be unpacked and reworked for language education in a revival context.
• Basic knowledge of the issues facing Aboriginal communities in reclaiming, reviving or maintaining their heritage languages.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to produce high quality language resource materials (online and print).
• Ability to work with a variety of digital linguistic tools (Audacity, Excel, audio/video recording devices) and social media platforms.

This position requires a valid Working with Children 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 9th June 2025

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:

Paul Monaghan
Manager & Senior Linguist
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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