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Monthly Archives: January 1970
Lecturer, Indigenous Curriculum
Warrnambool, Victoria Deakin
- Based at our Warrnambool Campus
- Part-time (0.5), Fixed Term for 12 Months
- Level B from $100,837 + 17% Superannuation
Deakin’s Faculty of Health is recognised in Australia and internationally for its teaching, training, research and service to its communities. Working as part the School of Health and Social Development (HSD), the Lecturer, Indigenous Curriculum will work with team members in the School to embed Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander knowledges into curricula. Specifically, the lecturer will support academics to build the understanding and capability of pre-service health professionals in relation to unique Indigenous health issues; building capability to develop understanding and cultural responsiveness to provide appropriate health services to Indigenous Australians; and contributing cross-critical connections to Indigenous Knowledges.
The successful applicant will guide the development of teaching and learning materials and resources that are culturally appropriate to Australian First Nations People for incorporation into the School’s diverse suite of teaching programs. The appointee will also promote and support the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry, professional and community organisations, especially those providing health and social support to Aboriginal People in the south and western regions of Victoria.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership within the School of HSD that is consistent with the University’s principles of teaching, learning and the student experience
- Work with HSD team members to embed Indigenous Knowledges into HSD curricula
- Work with the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Innovation, NIKERI and the GLO8 team
- Work in partnership with other departments and teams within Deakin University
- Provide training and support to HSD academics and professional staff
- Develop learning resources that support academics to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges into their teaching and learning activities
- Foster teaching and learning practices that are flexible, student centred and accessible, utilising appropriate technology
- Participate with colleagues in developing and maintaining links and partnerships with industry and the wider community
- Undertake appropriate administrative tasks
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander curriculum development and design
- Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues
- Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
- Capacity to contribute to leadership of teaching, research and/or administration
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
- PhD (or equivalent) or Masters in a relevant field *desirable
- Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications *desirable
- Ability to make a contribution to community engagement for research and teaching *desirable
For a copy of the position description, please visit Deakin Careers.
Applications for this position close on Wednesday 5th January.
This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure for further details).
Please submit your resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Kelli Nicola-Richmond, Associate Head of School Teaching and Learning, at k.nicolarichmond@deakin.edu.au
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.
Source: Uniting News
Indigenous Academic (All levels)
The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne
Job no: 0054844
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
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 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 Faculty of Arts is committed to being transformed by Indigenous knowledges and perspectives across its teaching, research, and local and international partnerships activity. To enable this transformation, the Faculty of Arts has reformed its governance to include the role of Associate Dean Indigenous who leads the implementation of the Faculty’s Divisional Indigenous Development Plan. This plan commits the Faculty to furthering the impact of its Indigenous Studies program and research activities including that of the Research Unit on Indigenous Languages and the renewed Australian Centre that takes up the agenda of the former Indigenous-Settler Relations Collaboration.
In order to build a sustainable career pathway for First Nations people within the Faculty of Arts—from undergraduate student to Professor – the implementation of this plan encompasses work across curriculum reform, student success, strategic research investments, and providing greater academic opportunities to First Nations scholars at all levels, across all fields of study.
This call for Expressions of Interest seeks talented First Nations scholars to join the Faculty of Arts, at any level and in any of the Faculty’s disciplinary fields.
Please view the Position Description for further information: 
Faculty of Arts_Indigenous Academic EOI Position Description.pdf
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!
We invite the submission of a CV and a cover letter outlining (1) your research agenda, (2) your teaching experience, (3) relevant partnerships and community engagement, and (4) your interest in the Faculty of Arts. On review of the EOI, we may choose to invite a more detailed application encompassing key selection criteria at a level commensurate to experience. Reviews of EOI will take place three times a year, at the end of February, June and October.
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/
Applications close: 24 Oct 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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Capability Analyst (Affirmative Measures – Indigenous Only)
Edinburgh, South Australia Government vacancies
The Role
You will be accountable under limited guidance to undertake scientific activities within Defence of considerable complexity. You will manage stakeholder relationships, working in transdisciplinary teams across the science & technology eco-system. You will be a recognised authority in the application of scientific techniques and will be expected to develop innovative techniques as required through collaboration with industry, academia and Government.
You will ensure appropriate application of established principles and will demonstrate science excellence by maintaining professional, science and engineering standards and authenticity. You will have the ability to further develop applications and opportunities from external sources and will contribute to the creative application of existing knowledge.
You will have considerable stakeholder engagement and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop a clear understanding of the methodology and practices to achieve outcomes that delivers benefits for both parties. You will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
About our Team
The Integrated Combat Capability Assessment (ICCA) team deliver warfighting superiority for the Australian Defence Force through assessment and development of combat capability and systems. The team consists of dedicated and highly skilled scientists and engineers who use innovative approaches in the application of modelling, simulation, analysis and experimentation to enhance the combat capability of the integrated joint force. We are flexible, work inclusively and collaboratively, support and communicate openly with each other. We embrace diversity and challenge ourselves to bring together a significant capability that achieves valued impact for Defence.
Source: Uniting News
Missile Analyst (Affirmative Measures – Indigenous Only)
Edinburgh, South Australia Government vacancies
The Role
You will be accountable under limited guidance to undertake considerably complex scientific and engineering activities within Defence. You be a recognised authority in the application of scientific and engineering techniques and will have the ability to apply them through collaboration with industry and stakeholders.
You will ensure appropriate application of established principles and will demonstrate science and engineering excellence by maintaining professional standards and authenticity. You will apply knowledge from a wide range of sources to Defence issues and contribute to the creative application and development of existing knowledge. You be accountable for analysis, diagnosis, design, planning, and execution and evaluation activities and will work under limited guidance in determining methods and strategy.
You will manage increasing and considerably complex workloads within an integrated workforce. You are expected to consult widely and will build and maintain relationships with a network of stakeholders internally and externally. You will have the ability to recognise shared agendas and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes. You will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
About our Team
The Integrated Combat Capability Assessment (ICCA) team deliver warfighting superiority for the Australian Defence Force through assessment and development of combat capability and systems. The team consists of dedicated and highly skilled scientists and engineers who use innovative approaches in the application of modelling, simulation, analysis and experimentation to enhance the combat capability of the integrated joint force. We are flexible, work inclusively and collaboratively, support and communicate openly with each other. We embrace diversity and challenge ourselves to bring together a significant capability that achieves valued impact for Defence.
Source: Uniting News
Missile Flight Technologist (Affirmative Measures – Indigenous Only)
Edinburgh, South Australia Government vacancies
The Role
You will be accountable to undertake from moderate to complex scientific, technical or engineering tasks related to the application of novel weapons capabilities within Defence. You will have significant knowledge of a wide range of techniques and applications and the ability to provide optional solutions to identified problems.
You will apply a wide range of standard technical and engineering techniques across a number of scientific fields where the work is complex and will determine methods and strategy under general to limited direction. You will be competent and exercise initiative and judgement to evaluate different techniques and applications.
You may be a team coach or lead a small operational team and are expected to be capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work group. You may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve business outcomes. You will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
About our Team
The Integrated Combat Capability Assessment (ICCA) team deliver warfighting superiority for the Australian Defence Force through assessment and development of combat capability and systems. The team consists of dedicated and highly skilled scientists and engineers who use innovative approaches in the application of modelling, simulation, analysis and experimentation to enhance the combat capability of the integrated joint force. We are flexible, work inclusively and collaboratively, support and communicate openly with each other. We embrace diversity and challenge ourselves to bring together a significant capability that achieves valued impact for Defence.
Source: Uniting News
Human Resources Advisor
Alice Springs, Northern Territory Employment Office
- Rewarding opportunity to support the HR functions of a driven organisation representing Central Australian communities!
- Attractive remuneration package circa $63,794 – $75,452 PLUS 13% super, generous salary packaging & additional district allowances!
- Enjoy ongoing training/professional development, relocation assistance, subsidised accommodation and flexible working options and more!
About the Organisation
The Central Land Council (CLC) is the Commonwealth Government statutory authority for the southern half of the Northern Territory – covering an area of almost 770,000 square kilometres. We consist of 90 elected Aboriginal representatives from the communities within CLC's nine regions and an additional 260 staff, approximately half of whom are Aboriginal.
Together we are responsible for providing a range of services for the benefit of traditional owners and other Aboriginal residents of the CLC region, including:
- Providing a strong voice for the Aboriginal people of Central Australia;
- Helping Aboriginal people get back country and manage their land, protecting Aboriginal culture and sacred sites;
- Consulting with landowners on mining activity, employment, development and other land-use proposals;
- Fighting for legal recognition of Aboriginal people's rights;
- Helping resolve land disputes, native title claims and compensation cases; and
- Running the permit system for visitors to Aboriginal land.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a devoted organisation promoting the rights of Aboriginal people across Central Australia. We help traditional landowners manage their land and make the most of its possibilities.
For more information on The Central Land Council, you can visit our website here.
Your New Role
As our newest Human Resources Advisor, you will perform a range of human resources functions, with an emphasis on recruitment and HR administration.
This is a busy and diverse role, where no two days will look the same. You will manage a portfolio of internal clients right through Central Australia, advising and managing their HR needs.
You will also get the opportunity to travel periodically throughout Central Australia. You will spend most of your time in Alice Springs, but you will travel remotely to conduct inspections or coordinate training. You may also have the opportunity to travel to complete HR training to help you enhance your skills.
Core duties:
- Recruitment: Coordinate recruitment activities (end to end process)
- Onboarding: Coordinate and facilitate mainstream new employee/induction and onboarding processes.
- HR Partnering: With guidance from the HR Coordinator, work with allocated sections to provide employee life cycle support, employee contract management and performance management actions, including disciplinary processes.
- HR Advice: Liase with managers across the organisation to ensure alignment of HR practices with regulatory, legislative and organisational requirements. Provide advice and support to employees, including policy and procedure application, EA, performance management, grievances and complaints handling.
Role specifics:
- Based in our beautiful modern office in Alice Springs, NT
- Reporting to the HR Coordinator
- Occasional travel opportunities around Central Australia
Please note: we are an Aboriginal organisation, and as such, Aboriginal and Torres Strait candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Benefits
Central Land Council delivers ongoing professional development and career progression for our people. You'll have the opportunity to undertake a range of learning opportunities and be encouraged to participate in many new projects as the organisation continues to grow and innovate.
We are also an accomodating team, who value flexibility and work life balance. Starting and finishing times are highly flexible to suit your needs. Part-time work from home or flexible working arrangements can also be negotiated once you are fully up and running in your new role.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive salary circa $63,794 – $75,452 plus 13% super. You will also have access to a range of additional benefits to increase your overall package significantly, including:
- Generous salary packaging options up to $15,000;
- District allowance circa $2,900 for an individual or $5,320 with dependents;
- Yearly airfare allowance;
- Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region; and
- Subsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the first four months.
You will also have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Australia in a unique way, traveling through parts of the country that many people never get the opportunity to see and experiencing the cultures of First Nations Groups.
Most importantly, this role will allow you to work in a diverse environment where you have the potential to affect real change.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will hold a relevant qualification in Human Resources. You may also have demonstrated experience in an HR-related role.
A confident and effective communicator, you will be comfortable delivering presentations to new employees and building positive relationships with staff across the organisation.
Self-motivated and highly organised, you will have meticulous attention to detail and work autonomously. You will also need to be data and computer savvy.
Highly flexible, you will thrive in a busy environment and be calm under pressure. You will juggle competing timelines with ease as you respond to new challenges or changing priorities.
Most importantly, you will be an open minded person who thrives working in a fluid and changing environment. You will work well in a team environment where people may come from a range of backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives into our workplace.
Experience working in indigenous communities or knowledge of indigenous communities will be highly regarded in this role.
Please note: You will need to hold or be willing and able to obtain an unrestricted driver's licence and Ochre Card (Working with vulnerable people) before commencing. You will also be willing to undertake a National Police check if required.
If you want to join an innovative Land Council, using your HR/admin skills to make a real difference – Apply Now!
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