Monthly Archives: January 1970

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Lawyer, Legal Services

Woden, Australian Capital Territory Government vacancies
The Opportunity:
 
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) Legal Services Branch provides the full suite of government legal services to the NIAA. Our services include provision of legal advice on a range of corporate law, commercial law, and public law matters, development of legislation, management of litigation, and procurement of specialist legal advice when necessary.

We are seeking to recruit at least one talented lawyer to join our practice as an APS 6 Lawyer in one of the following teams:

  • The Corporate Law Team advises on a range of NIAA matters, including on information law (we are responsible for coordination of NIAA FOI matters), intellectual property, employment law, Public Interest Disclosure, procurements, MoUs, contracts, and finance law.
  • The Commercial Law Team also advises on a range of NIAA matters, predominantly related to commercial law, statutory interpretation, legislation development and litigation arising in relation to grant and procurement arrangements.
  • The Land and Public Law Team assists with the development and interpretation of legislation, litigation, land and leasing, Indigenous land rights and native title, drafting of legal instruments, appointments, delegations, administrative law and lawful decision making, assistance with developing legal frameworks to implement policy proposals and regulatory and criminal law.
  • Please note: It is expected that a merit list will be established as a part of this recruitment process, which may be used to fill any further APS 6 Lawyer roles that become vacant in Legal Services Branch prior to the expiry of the merit list.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will possess:

  • Capacity to attain cultural competency, including the ability to understand issues affecting, and to communicate effectively with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Strong communication skills, collaboration skills and a solutions focused approach to legal services.
  • The ability to undertake legal research and provide accurate, clear and concise plain English advice.
  • Success in building and maintaining professional relationships.
  • Ability to respond quickly and flexibly while managing competing priorities.
  • At least 1 year PAE is highly desirable.

 What We Offer:

  • We are an Agency with significant autonomy, national reach, and due to our size can move fast.
  • We offer a space where you can bring your ideas and your enthusiasm for helping people.
  • We offer an attractive remuneration package, including generous employer superannuation contributions and a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace for you to develop your expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Eligibility:

  • To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
  • The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. 
  • The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check

How to apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you!  Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page by Thursday 27 January 2022 at 11:30pm AEDT.  
Source: Uniting News

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (DAHS)

Derby, Western Australia Employment Office

  • Relocate to this spectacular part of Australia and make a real difference to the lives of Indigenous communities!
  • Enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $195,000 + super PLUS salary packaging, relocation assistance and many more benefits!
  • Enjoy six weeks of annual leave and explore the magnificent sights of the Kimberley region! 

A Community-controlled Organisation Providing Holistic Health Care Services

Established in 1995, Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. We also work with several governments, practical medical delivery organisations and the wider community to provide a comprehensive range of innovative public health programs.

Our organisation comprises an energetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated team of people-oriented professionals who are dedicated to providing quality health care to Indigenous communities in the region.

At DAHS, we pride ourselves on creating an open and supportive working environment for our people to grow and build long-lasting relationships. We are now looking for a Chief Executive Officer to further our growth and establish DAHS as a health care service provider of choice to Indigenous communities in the region.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, which is exempt under Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act.

An Opportunity with a Difference

This is a unique opportunity for you to work in a Community-Controlled organisation, where the community members drive the business of DAHS through their membership. As CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading an ongoing and improved Aboriginal community control of health services for Aboriginal people in the Derby community and surrounding areas.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, which is exempt under Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act.

More specifically, your day-to-day duties will be in the following key areas:

  • Strategic planning;
  • Operations management;
  • Finance;
  • Leadership; and
  • Relationship building and management.

To view the position description, click here.

You will also fortify a culture of continuous improvement activities and initiatives to ensure we maintain a competitive advantage and grow to become an employer and health service provider of choice.

Lead a team of passionate individuals

You will be a highly empathetic and compassionate individual who listens to concerns and challenges of the business and community with no judgement and understanding. You will also have a strong understanding of balancing financial and strategic growth.

To be successful in this role, you will also have experience working with a large and diverse Board of directors and have a demonstrated ability to balance the need for strategic innovation with operational and organisational stability. 

You will develop and maintain effective relationships with community members, governments agencies and practical medical delivery organisations. As such, you will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Moreover, you will have a high level of personal and professional integrity in business, professional relationships and financial matters.

Benefits on offer

This is an excellent and unique opportunity to join a supportive and caring team of individuals passionate about making a real difference to Indigenous communities in the region. For this role, you will receive a highly attractive base salary circa $195,000 PLUS super and have access to fantastic benefits, such as:

  • Salary sacrificing up to $30,000;
  • Relocation assistance is negotiable for the right candidate;
  • Accommodation provided (2-3 bedroom house including all utilities paid);
  • Internet and phone allowance;
  • Vehicle and fuel provided;
  • Annual airfare allowance; and
  • Six weeks annual leave.

Kimberley Region

Located in Australia's northwest pocket, the Kimberley region is renowned for its dramatic gorges, picturesque coastline, and rugged landscape. Bordered by the Indian Ocean, Timor Sea, and the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts, this scenic and ancient region offer unique wilderness experiences for international and national visitors and locals alike.

The town of Derby (220km east of Broome) is known as the western gateway to the outback along Gibb River Road. It offers beautiful sunsets, various fishing spots and the outlying mangroves attract over 210 bird species. The town offers something for everyone, from social sports to art galleries, and has ample activities available to keep you busy!

If you want to support Aboriginal people's social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people in a vibrant, remote community, apply Now!

Source: Uniting News

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Subject Coordinator, Creative Writing

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0055080
Work type: Fixed Term, Fixed Term (Periodic)
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department/School: School of Culture and Communication
Salary: $75,289 – $102,163 (Level A) (Pro rata for part time)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic – Part time – 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About the Faculty of Arts 
The Faculty of Arts is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages people with diverse experiences to apply. This includes First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, Deaf and hard of hearing people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+, and neurodiverse people. If you have any accessibility requirements for the application or interview, please contact us. We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. A position description is available in alternate formats if required, including USB, Large Print and Plain English.

The Faculty actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion practices to achieve our vision.

About the Role
The School seeks to appoint a fixed-term Subject Coordinator (Teaching Associate – part-time teaching only) with the capacity to teach in the area of Creative Writing. The successful applicant will be a committed and engaging educator.

In this position, your primary responsibility will be the coordination of teaching activities such as lectures and seminars/tutorials and the preparation and delivery of these classes CWRI30014 ‘Advanced Screenwriting’ semester 1 and CWRI20009 ‘Writing for Screen’ in semester 2 in accordance with the Faculty’s Local Operating Rules. The Subject Coordinator reports to the Head of the Program.

This is part-time teaching only position.

In a typical week at work, you may:

  • undertake subject coordination duties including the development of LMS sites and subject guides, the management of assessment extension request and the selection and supervision of sessional tutors, as required  
  • prepare assessments in accordance with subject guidelines and coordinate assessment processes 
  • undertake consultation with students
  • manage breaches of academic integrity referred by tutors   
  • resolve student issues referred by tutors or escalate to the relevant Head of Program 
  • conduct lectures, seminars/tutorials in a blended mode to a high standard    

About You
A confident communicator with strong attention to detail, you will have a strong customer service focus and the ability to take initiative and work flexibly in a changing environment. A natural rapport builder, you will have the ability to work as a collaborative team member with the capacity to develop and maintain productive working relationships.

Ideally, you will further have:

  • completed a Doctoral or Masters qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent relevant academic or professional or practice-based experience and expertise.
  • adept in curriculum and subject material development 
  • experience in supervising, coaching, and supporting staff and fostering an effective teaching team  
  • capacity to teach diverse groups of students in a range of delivery modes
  • experience using a range of pedagogical methods including creative writing workshopping;

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave options
  • Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
  • Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
  • Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
  • Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Be Yourself @ UoM
We recognise that our employees are at the core of all our successes and achievements. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. We promote inclusive behaviour, and we actively seek to learn from each other. Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role. 

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au. We look forward to receiving your application.

Position Description: Position Description

Applications close: 21 Jan 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Source: Uniting News

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Tutor in Theatre (Indigenous Applicants Only)

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0041154
Work type: Continuing
Location: Southbank
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Department/School: Victorian College of the Arts
Salary: $75,289 – $102,163 (Level A) (pro rata for part time)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic – Part time (0.5 FTE) – 17% super

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About the VCE Theatre
The VCA Theatre program has a significant international reputation and has long established a dynamic presence as forward-looking with a clear mission to prepare artists with a lifelong commitment as professional practitioners, to be positive contributors to the profession and the broader community.

About the Role
The Tutor in Theatre is responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of a conservatoire based curriculum encompassing voice and movement development, acting for stage and screen, directing, writing, dramaturgy and theatre making. The appointee will be a respected professional, possibly in the early stages of an academic career, as well as a discipline advocate with the vision and capacity to contribute to teaching, learning and research within VCA Theatre. Knowledge of Australasian traditions in stage and screen, reinforced by forward thinking contemporary training practices are essential characteristics of the appointee. The successful candidate is expected to promote artistic research and teaching partnerships and collaboration within the Faculty, University and external organisations at state and national levels.  The incumbent will contribute to teaching excellence within VCA Theatre at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, and maintain involvement in the development and delivery of a high-quality teaching program.

In a typical week at work, you may:

  • Preparation and delivery of lectures, workshops and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate coursework level
  • Contribute to the artistic research programs of the VCA and be actively involved in professional activity
  • Participate and provide leadership in the professional arts sector, particularly in relation to professional practice and research in Performing Arts

About You
You will have active artistic practice, engagement and/or ongoing research in one (or more) of the following areas, voice studies, movement studies, acting for stage and screen, writing for performance, directing and dramaturgy, theatre making. You will be experienced and able to design and deliver quality curricula for contemporary arts practice in theatre.

Ideally, you will further have:

  • Demonstrated capacity to design and deliver curricula for contemporary arts practice in theatre with experience in at least one of the following: voice studies, movement studies, acting for stage and screen, writing for performance, directing and dramaturgy, theatre making
  • Evidence of ability and willingness to contribute to the engagement activities of Theatre, such as effective liaison with external networks to foster collaborative partnerships
  • Strong interpersonal skills, recognising and respecting diversity and personal differences

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
  • Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
  • Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
  • Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
  • Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role.

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Position Description: Download File 0041154_Tutor in Theatre (Indigenous Only)_PD.pdf

Applications close: 03 Feb 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Source: Uniting News

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Department Administrators X2 continuing positions

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0034451
Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Salary: $87,007 – $94,181 (UOM 6)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 17% super

  • Provide high-level administrative support to a broad range of stakeholders
  • Use and develop your administrative and stakeholder management skills in a dynamic environment
  • Develop and implement process improvements with a customer-centric mindset

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, we are globally engaged; comprehensive; research-intensive; and committed to responding to the major challenges of our time.

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) is strongly committed to supporting diversity and flexibility in the workplace. Improving the representation of women is necessary in our goal to innovate and to strengthen FEIT’s reputation as a best-in-class centre of research.

About the Role:
FEIT has 2 Department Administrator positions available, one based within the Department of Mechanical Engineering and one based with the Department of Chemical Engineering. These roles are pivotal in the distribution and flow of information between academics, professional employees, visitors and RHD students to ensure the local work area and the school more broadly is run effectively and efficiently.

These positions are an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the effective and professional operation of the Department and School. You will manage competing demands, prioritise tasks effectively, be self-directed in managing work assignments and be adept in dealing professionally with a range of stakeholders, offering them a high level of client service.  

These are dynamic and diverse roles with a broad range of responsibilities including addressing and triaging enquiries, diary management, welcoming new employees, travel and visitor bookings, events, finance and much more.

About You:
Naturally you will be capable of demonstrating your prior record of achievement in the following:

  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role, applicants with experience and further relevant training/education will be highly regarded
  • Proven ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders and develop innovative solutions to produce high-quality, timely outcomes
  • Strong organisational, attention to detail and project management skills to ensure the effective prioritisation, management and completion of tasks combined with advanced computer literacy, particularly with MS Office applications
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication and a customer-centric mindset, with the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and clients to achieve successful outcomes

Additionally, it would be desirable (but not necessary) if you if you also had experience in relation to any of the following:

  • Experience working in complex organisations
  • Understanding of the tertiary education environment

For specific responsibilities of this role please refer to the attached Position Description. 

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
  • Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
  • Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
  • Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
  • Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Be Yourself
At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role.

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

While we review your application, get to know us by visiting http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-feit

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PD_Department Administrator_Chem Eng.pdf

Applications close: 20 Jan 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Source: Uniting News

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Assistant Conservator, Objects

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0048951
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Other
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department/School: School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
Salary: $69,365 – $73,618 (UOM 4)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Part time – 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About Grimwade Conservation Services
Grimwade Conservation Services is the commercial and practice arm of the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation. The Grimwade Centre is unit in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies in the Faculty of Arts. Further information can be found by following the links below.

https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/grimwade-centre-for-cultural-materials-conservation

https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/school-of-historical-and-philosophical-studies

About the Role
The Assistant Conservator, Objects role operates within Grimwade Conservation Services and reports to the Laboratory Manager, Senior Conservator Objects, Textiles and Archaeology. The role is responsible for both independent and assisted completion of conservation treatments within time and budgetary constraints and provision of conservation expertise to support the team in the delivery of the commercial work program.

In a typical week at work, you may:

  • Liaise directly with clients in the development of treatment proposals informed by current conservation research and within ethical standards.
  • Prepare financially viable quotes.
  • Assist in the delivery of group treatments.
  • Work under the direction of Conservators and Principal Conservators on client projects.
  • Contribute to publications, public programs or stakeholder events.

About You
You will have experience in object conservation projects and a knowledge of conservation techniques within the industry, as well as a high level of attention to detail. You will be able to utilise your sound time management skills, allowing you to work independently and see projects through to completion. Your effective and courteous communication skills and passion to deliver high quality customer service will be vital to success in this position. You will be proficient in MS Office, with the ability to learn new software with ease.

You must also be a Professional Member of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material, or at least a Member currently working toward Professional Membership.Ideally, you will further have:

  • A recognised tertiary qualification in conservation and relevant professional experience in object conservation. Experience in textile conservation will be highly regarded.
  • Knowledge of conservation techniques within the industry
  • Demonstrated experience in the completion of successful object conservation projects

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

  • Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
  • Subsidised on-site childcare facilities at Queensberry Street and Swanston Street
  • Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
  • Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
  • Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Be Yourself @ UoM
At UoM we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Whilst we encourage applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role.

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Position Desription:  0048951_Assistant Conservator, Objects_PD.pdf

Applications close: 23 Jan 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Source: Uniting News

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Head of Engagement, Partnerships and Marketing

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0052660

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville

Division/Faculty: Chancellery

Department/School: Strategy and Culture

Salary: $135,003 (UOM 10)

Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About Strategy and Culture, Communications and Marketing
The University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

About the Role
As the Head of Engagement, Partnerships and Marketing, you will be responsible for provision of strategic and integrated partnerships, engagement and marketing advice to meet the strategic objectives of the Faculty of Arts (FoA) and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music (FFAM). You  will play a critical role in supporting the transition of partnerships & engagement programs to the new UC&M model and design of new ways of working.

In a typical week at work, you may:

  • Facilitate the development of an integrated divisional marketing communications partnerships and engagement plan to meet cluster strategic objectives and enhance the value of the University Brand in Australia and globally
  • Provide high level strategic marketing communications and partnership management advice to members of the members of the Divisional Executive and University Communications & Marketing leadership team
  • Partner with recruitment and admissions divisional leads to prioritise and deliver recruitment and student engagement strategies in support of cluster strategic objectives

About You
You will have the ability to work and manage ambiguity in your day to day tasks, and you will be able to make strategic decisions in the best interests of the organisation. You will hold strong written and verbal communication skills and you will have a proactive inclination, with the aptitude to take initiative within the team.

Ideally, you will further have:

  • Extensive experience within relevant marketing and communications field and post graduate qualification in marketing, communications, partnership management, business development or a related discipline
  • Direct experience leading and developing teams in higher education sector or related, complex environments
  • Significant experience in the provision of strategic marketing & communications advice and senior executive support in the context of large, complex organisations

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

  • Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
  • Subsidised on-site childcare facilities at Queensberry Street and Swanston Street
  • Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
  • Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
  • Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Be Yourself @ UoM
At UoM we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Whilst we encourage applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Position Description

Source: Uniting News

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Advisers, Corporate Group

Woden, Australian Capital Territory Government vacancies
The Opportunity:

NIAA’s Digital and Data Branch is focused on supporting the Agency to build a high performance culture, particularly in data governance and management. We are looking for people who understand the importance of quality data, and good data management practices in enabling an agency to deliver influential policy advice and design programs that deliver great outcomes.

NIAA’s Digital Strategy and Data and Information Management Strategy set the foundation for our digital and data agenda. These roles at the EL1 and APS 6 level will suit people who like to get involved in a transformational project right at the beginning. We are seeking energetic problem solvers who are able to think creatively, generate ideas and analyse situations from a variety of perspectives.

This is an exciting opportunity if you want to further develop their policy or program management and delivery skills, by building your knowledge of how agency-wide data management supports delivering excellent outcomes. If you have an outcome-focused mind set, strong communication skills, a collaborative attitude and flexibility to adapt to competing priorities we definitely would like to talk to you.

You will have an opportunity to support the delivery of outcomes for Indigenous Australians by supporting the development of digital capability and data governance.

Our Ideal Candidate

Generic required skills and capabilities:

  • Demonstrated experience in planning, managing and delivering activities in a timely manner, including an understanding of risk management.
  • Critical thinking skills and an ability to analyse information from a range of sources (including data) to identify gaps and suggest improvements.
  • Ability to quickly understand the scope of NIAA’s key programs and activities.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to develop positive and productive relationships across NIAA and with external stakeholders.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to tailor communication to different and diverse audiences.
  • Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to adapt to change, work with limited direction and manage competing priorities.
     

Additional desirable skills for the EL1 roles:
 

  • Ability to assist lead a small team.
  • Willingness to embrace challenges.
  • Data literacy or a willingness and aptitude to build these skills.
  • Experience in project management, including articulating objectives and purpose, setting timeframes, identifying risks and mitigation strategies, and defining resources required.

What We Offer:

  • We are an Agency with significant autonomy, national reach, and due to our size can move fast.
  • We offer a space where you can bring your ideas and your enthusiasm for helping people.
  • We offer an attractive remuneration package, including generous employer superannuation contributions and a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace for you to develop your expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Eligibility:

  • To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
  • The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. 
  • The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check

How to apply:
 
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you!  Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page by 11:30pm Sunday 16 January 2022 AEDT.  
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Casual Sessional Teacher – Accounting and Bookkeeping

Oceania, Victoria RMIT

Casual Sessional expression of interest, commencing February 2022
* Teaching within the Cert IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting, and Advanced Diploma of Accounting
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About RMIT

RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

About the College of Vocational Education

The purpose of RMIT's College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.

Led by our Pro Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:

* lead in practice-based learning

* empower learners for the future of work

* engage industry and community at scale

* grow for impact and influence

The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.

About You

As a Casual Sessional within Vocational Education, you will be mainly responsible for the delivery of course material, assessing students and the supervision of students enrolled in selected courses within the School. You will participate in the School's continuing review of course content and development, delivery, teaching methods (including on-line delivery methods) and methods of students' assessment. You will interact with external organisations, industry groups and RMIT teaching and administration staff. Your performance will be underpinned by participation in relevant activities which ensure your vocational competence meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.

Key Selection Criteria

* Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, relevant to teaching and consultancy environments. This includes effective presentation and facilitation skills, and in the use of flexible teaching methods.

* Demonstrated skills and experience in competency-based assessment.

* Demonstrated experience within the Accountancy industry, and substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.

* Demonstrated capacity to diagnose learning problems in students, propose and implement effective solutions.

* Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.

* Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:

* Vocational Competencies and demonstratable recent experience within the Accounting Industry.

* Current TAE Cert 4 Qualification or Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please contact Lauren Ryan (CasualRecruitment@rmit.edu.au).

Further information regarding RMIT's Accounting and Bookkeeping programs please choose from the following links:

* Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

* Diploma of Accounting

* Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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