Description
Archives and Data Management Specialist
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation
Perth, WA OR Karratha, WA - with occasional travel as required
Full-time | Permanent
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation is a Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura–led organisation grounded in Country and culture, and unapologetically ambitious in how we protect, govern and strengthen it. Our work sits at the intersection of deep cultural authority and world-class practice, and we are doing things differently.
PKKP is preparing to participate in one of the largest archaeological and cultural heritage projects of its kind in the world, carried out in partnership with internationally recognised experts.
We are building an organisation with a global outlook, forming international partnerships to strengthen Indigenous governance, cultural protection and land management. Our leadership and teams have engaged directly with Indigenous peoples and institutions overseas, including learning exchanges with the Sámi people in Norway, cultural and governance work in New Orleans, and emerging partnerships with world-leading archaeological and research teams, including those connected to the Lascaux cave systems in France.
At our core, everything we do serves Country, culture and future generations. We value curiosity, courage and excellence, and we back our people to grow alongside the organisation. To support this, we offer a generous professional development program of up to $10,000 per year, enabling our team to build the skills, knowledge and global perspective needed to meet our aspirations.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Archives and Data Management Specialist to join our Cultural Research team.
This role is responsible for developing and managing PKKP’s archival and heritage data systems to ensure culturally appropriate, secure and future-focused information management. You will work closely with Traditional Owners, internal teams and external partners to support ethical access to cultural materials while upholding Indigenous data sovereignty principles.
This is a unique opportunity to shape and future-proof an integrated archival and database environment that protects and promotes Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura cultural heritage.
This is primarily an office-based role with limited travel.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and continuous improvement of PKKP’s archival and heritage data systems
Ensure cultural and research materials are securely stored, accurately catalogued and ethically managed
Facilitate appropriate access to information for Traditional Owners, staff and researchers
Provide advice and guidance on best-practice records, archives and data management
Work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to support cultural knowledge management
Contribute to governance, compliance and systems that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty and cultural protocols
Essential:
Demonstrated experience in archives, records and/or data management, including use of archival systems and databases
Proven experience in archives, records or data management
Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and data sovereignty
High level organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working with research materials and complex information sets
Desirable:
Qualification in Archives, Records Management, Library & Information Science, Anthropology, History, Museum Studies or similar
Experience working with Indigenous organisations or community-controlled entities
Knowledge of heritage, privacy or intellectual property legislation
Experience with digitisation projects
Work in a culturally led organisation protecting PKKP knowledge and heritage
Up to $10,000 per annum professional development
Supportive, values-driven team environment
Access to salary packaging benefits
Opportunity to build a best-practice, future-focused archival and data system
