Social science internships
Social science interns are less likely to be placed in an NTRB as their skills are often more suited to host organisations working in research, policy development, advocacy, human rights and Indigenous affairs more generally.
Specific skills and qualifications that are particularly relevant to native title, policy, advocacy and Indigenous affairs include:
- archaeology
- cultural heritage
- environmental management
- history
- human geography
- sociology.
Selection criteria
Selection for a social science internship will require that you:
- have a strong academic record
- have an interest in the area of native title, social justice and Indigenous affairs
- have a strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
- have good interpersonal and communication skills
- commit to the minimum internship length.
What sort of work can I expect to do during my social science internship?
Interns can be placed at either one of the 15 NTRBs, supporting their research staff; or at one of the 60 other host organisations working in Indigenous affairs.
Interns should expect to be given a balance of challenging and interesting tasks along with a fair amount of administration tasks (database entry, filing etc.)
Professionals with a background in history, archaeology and cultural heritage play a key role in the native title process in Australia by conducting research, undertaking field work and preparing "connection reports" and genealogical data for claims under the Native Title Act 1993. Their expertise can also be applied to research being conducted and reports being prepared by other host organisations.
Many of the associated tasks undertaken by social science interns can be similar to those done by anthropology interns. Aside from these and depending on particular expertise, tasks could also include:
- recording of rock art sites
- assisting in the preparation of and attending a heritage survey.
Refer to the task list for anthropology interns for more information.