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Solicitor V – Legal Officer Grade V – Employment Law – Civil Law Division – Central Sydney – Temporary for 12 months – Full-time – 00008QVD

Sydney, Legal Aid NSW
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Solicitor V – Legal Officer Grade V – Employment Law – Civil Law Division – Central Sydney – Temporary for 12 months – Full-time – 00008QVD
 
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work arrangement available
 
ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW
 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 28 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The position is a 12 month parental leave backfill.
The Grade V Employment Senior Solicitor leads Legal Aid NSW’s employment law and workplace discrimination practice and manages the specialist Employment Law team (4 solicitors and a paralegal) based in Central Sydney. The team provides advice and representation (including litigation) to Legal Aid NSW clients and supports the Civil Law Division’s practice in key areas of employment and workplace discrimination law. The Grade V solicitor also maintains their own practice.  
The Employment Law team contributes to Legal Aid NSW’s law reform and strategic advocacy projects. Their work involves collaboration within Legal Aid NSW (i.e. other Civil Law specialist services, the Criminal Law Division and the Strategic Law Reform Unit) and with external stakeholders (e.g. community legal centres and other NSW and commonwealth government agencies).

ABOUT YOU
The successful applicants will be someone with:

  • Expertise in Employment law and discrimination law
  • Expertise in litigation
  • Experience leading teams working with disadvantaged clients and communities
  • Experience in supervising staff
  • Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve improved outcomes for disadvantaged clients or communities

 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
 
• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement 
 
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or working with Children Check
 
• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident or hold a valid working visa
 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement
 
 
HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)

• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the following two questions:
 
1. Outline your expertise in Employment and Discrimination Law.
2. What are the challenges in leading and managing a team of lawyers who deliver legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged communities? Describe how you have addressed them.
 
Please save your CV and Cover Letter as 'LAST NAME, First name – CV/Cover Letter' in PDF or word format.
The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.
This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future temporary or ongoing vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.
 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
 
Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community.  We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.
 
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Temporary Full-time Opportunity at Central Sydney (35HPW), 12 months
• A talent pool may be created from this recruitment for future temporary/ongoing vacancies
• Enquiries: Convenor Bridget Akers on (02) 4725 4609 or bridget.akers@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Salary Range $135,176 – $137,826 plus superannuation & annual leave loading
 
 

• Jobs Board Ref No. 00008QVD
• Closing Date: Sunday 20 Feb 2022 [11:59pm] 
 

To ensure recruitment at Legal Aid NSW continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual methods may be used for interviews and assessments. This may include interviews conducted by video, telephone interviewing, Microsoft Teams meetings and online assessments.
 
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Compliance and Quality Administration Officer

Melbourne, Victoria RMIT

~~* Full-time, Fixed Term position until August 16th, 2023
* Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer 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.

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About You

This new and exciting opportunity is for someone who has secretarial and administrative experience and can work independently. You are someone who takes initiative and understands the value of the support you are providing to your team; your commitment and integrity to your work makes you a key player! When it comes to communication skills, you always have a diplomatic approach as you will be closely working with directors and senior officials of the Risk, Audit and Compliance Team as well as external stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Administration Officer provides direct, support to the Assistant Director, Compliance & Quality and the broader Education Regulations Team. The role requires general administration functions relative to international compliance reporting and the broader education provider regulatory work of the team. The role is responsible for the diary and generic email account management of the team, drafting correspondence, presentations and team reports, organising training schedules and ensuring that actions arising from correspondence and meetings are completed in a timely and appropriate manner.

The role is also responsible for co-administering the student loans program for some overseas students enrolled under financial loans (US Government) and entitlements, working closely with RMIT Financial Services. The role will also coordinate the general office administrative and undertake regulatory data entry requirements of the team. The incumbent will undertake special projects, coordinating events in conjunction with Group activities and supporting the development and implementation of strategic and operational requirements of the broader RAC group.

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

* Demonstrated experience in the delivery of administrative services in an education or other heavily regulated sector.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues within and beyond the immediate work unit, including to external and overseas stakeholders, contributing to the achievement of team goals and compliance requirements.
* Proven experience in an administrative role with a high level of independence, confidentiality and organisational skills in a large and complex organization, with access to sensitive and confidential information.
* Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills whilst ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
* Be able to manage and apply judgment when entering batches of data, financial records and information into local systems and external data bases with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level secretarial support to working groups, committees and in training activities.
* Proven ability to prioritise tasks and work in a pressured environment that requires flexibility and decision making to achieve deadlines with minimal guidance.
* Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and agility to work across varied tasks.
* Demonstrated high level of computer literacy, including, electronic document management, word processing, databases, presentation software, email and internet research tools.
* A knowledge and understanding of the tertiary or multi-sector education environment is highly desirable

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

About the Portfolio

The Finance and Governance portfolio partners with other areas of the university in achieving the organisations objectives, by strategically orienting its provision of financial, legal, analytics, risk and assurance and secretarial services to the delivery of the core operations of the university.

The Risk, Audit and Compliance (RAC) team undertakes audit and risk management programs of activity as approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) of Council. These programs are practical in nature and extend across RMIT and its controlled entities.

The principal functions of the team are to provide management and the Council with independent and objective assurance that the financial and operational controls designed to manage the University's risks and achieve the University's objectives are operating in an efficient, effective and ethical manner, and to assist management in improving the University's and its operating entities' business performance.

The RAC function also provides strategic and operational guidance and support to RMIT on the development, implementation, monitoring and review of frameworks to manage compliance in operational areas; undertakes activities to monitor and improve compliance performance and culture throughout the RMIT Group and to provide compliance assurance to senior executive staff and the University's Council. The management of RMIT International Student Compliance sits with this function.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Matt via email matthew.mcmahon@rmit.edu.au

* PD Compliance and Quality Administration officer.pdf

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/

Vaccination Requirements

The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

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

Source: Uniting News

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Manager, Academic Quality & Compliance

Melbourne, Victoria RMIT

~~* Full-time, Continuing position
* Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About RMIT
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer 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 You
As the Manager, Academic Quality and Compliance, you will lead a team of Quality Leads and manage the day-to-day academic quality and compliance activities for the College of Vocational Education (CoVE) ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriate governance is applied across the College. You will work across all industry clusters and provide a whole of College view as to how quality and compliance matters are managed.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for the CoVE teaching community when seeking advice on academic quality and compliance.

The role is required to identify and respond to quality improvement opportunities in learning and teaching, developing systemic solutions and supporting teaching teams to implement improvements in practice.The role will also work with the Learning Experience team and other support teams within CoVE to drive quality and ensure compliance.

To be successful in this position, you will have strong project management and leadership skills as well as deep knowledge of VE compliance requirments to identify and drive improvements in academic quality.

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

* Experience managing learning and teaching quality processes within VE contexts including, audits, risk identification and management, and external compliance requirements, AQF, AQTF, ASQA, VRQA, ESOS and HESG.
* Demonstrated experience leading specialist teams in planning and implementing academic quality improvements through influence and collaboration.
* Ability to coordinate and implement projects in education settings, utilising effective management principles of planning, resource allocation, communication, teamwork, evaluation and reporting.
* Capability to forge collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries and to connect and work with diverse teaching and professional staff to maintain positive, productive relationships that influence improvements in learning and teaching quality.

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

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 Deputy 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.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below.

Position Description – Manager, Academic Quality & Compliance.pdf

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

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.

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

Source: Uniting News

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Product Designer & Innovation Facilitator

Melbourne, Victoria RMIT

~~* Full-time oor Part- time, Fixed Term position until December 2022
* Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus campuses of the University, remote and hybriid work options available About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer 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.

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the role

RMIT Activator is the centre of innovation and Entrepreneurial gravity at RMIT, leveraging the incredible assets of the premier University of design, technology and enterprise to create enduring impact.

At our core, we're a group of mavericks committed to pushing the edges of entrepreneurial education and building a community of the most ambitious founders, intrapreneurs and partners built on this shared impact vision.

We're like a small startup ourselves, we are comfortable with ambiguity. Things move quickly at Activator, we have a big vision and goals which keep us all united in purpose, but how we get there is open to rapid change and experimentation.The Education Product Designer and Innovation Facilitator role is responsible for designing, continually improving and faciliating the delivery of a range of educational offerings in the context of innovation and entrepreneurial skills. These experiences will be for various learner segments including corporate and industry clients, partners, start-ups, and differrnt audinces within RMIT. The right person for this role will continually strive to deliver valuable and engaging learning and work experiences, delivered using collaborative, lean and iterative product management approaches, emphasising quality of experience and learning outcomes. In addition, the Education Product Designer and Innovation Facilitator needs to be adapt at stakehodl
er management and passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation and future-ready skills .

The right Education Product Designer and Innovation Facilitator brings together the skills and experience including:

* Ability to dynamically facilitate experiences, lead groups and manage learning environments.
* Ability to utilise lean and iterative product development principles to develop and maintain effective customer-centric service-based offerings.
* Extensive experience in design, delivery, refinement and evaluation of adult educational products and the development of active, flexible, practice-based, and experiential learning.
* Demonstrated experience in working with senior industry leaders' to design, develop and deliver learning experiences.
* Ability to work closely with subject matter experts to co create learning content and experiences to enable evidence-based outcomes
* Demonstrated ability to act as an advisor and negotiate with and influence stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in managing complex and/or externally funded projects, ensuring educational programs are delivered on time and budget.
* Proven ability to deliver on multiple projects, work independently and in a team whilst managing competing workflows and deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated experience and competence in either emerging tech, start-ups, research commercialisation, human-centred design or systems thinking.
* Strong personal initiative and accountability.
* Possession of a learning mindset that is continually open to feedback, iteration, and improvement.
* A willingness and proven ability to think entrepreneurially.

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

About the Portfolio

The Policy and Impact Portfolio provides focus and momentum for the projects and priorities that were identified in Ready for Life and Work: RMIT's Strategic Plan to 2020.We have provided support for the implementation of the RMIT Strategy with a particular focus on public policy and government engagement, innovative practice in organisational capability development, and the development of new collaborations and partnerships. The Policy and Impact Team has been a focal point for the development of the Melbourne Innovation Districts partnership between the City of Melbourne, The University of Melbourne and RMIT which focuses on urban innovation for the future of Melbourne. The Policy and Impact Portfolio members provide a distinctive set of evidence-driven, analytical, and public policy expertise, including policy and data analysis, government engagement and capability in areas such as: strategic development, innovation, partnership development across government, industry and
social sector, project management capabilities. The Policy and Impact Team is available to provide advice and assist the University as it seeks to engage with strategic projects and public policy issues that are aligned with the goals set out in the Ready for Life and Work Strategic Plan to 2020

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

PD – Education Product Designer and Innovation Facilitator.docx

Applications close on 14/2/2022 at 11.59pm.

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/

Vaccination Requirements

The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

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

Source: Uniting News

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Administrative Officer (Indigenous Support)

Waurn Ponds, Victoria Deakin

  • Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
  • Full-time (36.75 hours per week), Fixed Term Until 3rd August 2022
  • HEW 5 $71,467 + 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 Medicine, the primary purpose of the Administrative Officer (Indigenous Support) is to undertake a wide range of administrative, promotional and project duties to support the Indigenous Health portfolio within the School of Medicine. The Administrative Officer (Indigenous Support) provides administrative support to the Associate Head of School, Indigenous Strategy to raise awareness, appropriateness, and consistency across the school (and at times wider University) on cultural engagement best practices for the region. This position will work closely with the Indigenous Health team staff based at our Waurn Ponds campus to ensure all events are conducted in a culturally appropriate manner.

In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010), the University will only be accepting applications for this position from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Provide high-level administrative support to the Associate Head of School, Indigenous Strategy in relation to the Indigenous Health Program.
  • Assist and participate with research and educational projects designed to improve the health of Indigenous Australians.
  • Provide high-level support in the development and implementation of community engagement and outreach strategies and services to meet the goals outlined in the School’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) contract.
  • Network with local Indigenous communities and Aboriginal Medical Services within the western Victoria region.
  • Commission community health and wellbeing projects, being a point of contact for students who may require cultural advice or support when attending the School of Medicine.
  • Provide administrative support for the Coordinator Indigenous Medical Education relevant to the Indigenous Health Program.
  • Assist the Associate Head of School, Indigenous Strategy and other relevant staff to promote training and education opportunities for Indigenous health professionals and community members and to promote alternate pathways into Deakin Health courses for prospective students.
  • Assist with the production of RHMT reports and other funding body reports.
  • Compile relevant material for the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES) website as requested.
  • Provide cultural advice for the provision of various marketing, recruitment and alumni events and functions relating to, but not necessarily limited to, Open Days, Deakin Week, career expos, secondary school fairs, etc.
  • Assist with the implementation of training and education courses about Indigenous Health.

To be successful, you’ll have:

  • Completion of a diploma level qualification and subsequent relevant work experience (administrative) OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Evidence of commitment to working in rural health.        
  • In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010) the University will only accept applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. An established knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society, along with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain credible, consultative, and culturally sensitive working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Experience in communication with colleagues located across sites (preferably in a cross-campus University environment a range of rural/regional centres).
  • Experience in administratively supporting the facilitation of community and cultural relationships with specific experience in community engagement with Indigenous communities being highly regarded.
  • A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively, including the requirement for proper negotiation and consultation with Indigenous people on matters relevant to the delivery of education services to Indigenous people.
  • Sound administration skills including the ability to compile and prepare letters, memos, reports, and other documents with attention to detail.
  • Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and use discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
  • Competent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, electronic mail, and the internet.
  • Demonstrated ability to make independent judgements and to take a proactive approach to problem solving.

For a copy of the position description, please visit Deakin Careers.

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 16th February.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Regular travel within Victoria and interstate travel will be required
  • Victorian Driver Licence
  • Working With Children Check
  • Due to the requirement to maintain normal business and support services during Victorian school holidays and close-down periods, some requests for recreational leave may not be possible

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Candice McKenzie, Associate Head of School (Indigenous Strategy), at candice.mckenzie@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.

Source: Uniting News

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Adviser, APS Reform Office – Affirmative Measures Indigenous

, Tasmania Government vacancies
The Opportunity:
 
Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of our country?

The role is an exciting opportunity to help shape and implement APS-wide innovation in:

  • positioning the APS as a workforce with the capabilities to meet future challenges
  • service delivery across Australian communities;
  • public sector engagement with business;
  • digital and data transformation and investment;
  • whole-of-enterprise level organisational strategy and governance; and/or 
  • uplifting policy advice capability across the APS in close collaboration with the new APS Academy and partner agencies.

The APS Reform Office is a dynamic and inclusive division. Our purpose is to deliver and enable APS-wide reforms, so the service can meet the current and future needs of Australians. We are proactive and solutions-focused. We support our people and we get on with the job. We help the APS develop and deliver practical reforms to meet the needs of Australians.

The APS Reform Office has four teams:

  • The Citizen Engagement Team – Who deliver the Citizen Engagement Survey, which is a national survey measuring public satisfaction, trust and experiences with Australian public services.
  • The Delivering Great Policy Team – Who help build policy advice capability across the APS through the Delivering Great Policy initiative in partnership with the new APS Academy.
  • The Communications Team – Who help connect, inform and inspire the APS workforce by supporting integrated and effective communications across the APS enterprise.
  • The APS Reform Team – Who assist the APS to deliver whole-of-government reform initiatives and projects.

The APS Reform Team

The APS Reform Team has known vacancies, however you will also be considered for positions in other teams.

To deliver and enable APS-wide reforms, you will work within the APS Reform team to:

  • Support senior level executives – including Secretaries Board and Deputy Secretary level forums – in the conceptualisation and delivery of enterprise level change initiatives.
  • Undertake stakeholder engagement across the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and other APS agencies to identify opportunities to scale up good ideas in one or more of the following ‘Reform Focus Areas’: 
    • Improving policy advice capability, i.e. How can we uplift the policy advice capability of staff across the APS to enable decision makers to deliver better outcomes for all Australians?
    • Improving service delivery, i.e. How can we find and implement enterprise level improvements to service delivery, including by making changes upstream in the policy cycle?
    • Business engagement, i.e. How can we work across government to optimise the public service’s engagement with businesses?
    • Digital and data related transformation and strategic investment, i.e. As one of Australia’s largest organisations, how can we support strategic improvements to investment in the data and digital spaces?
      Strategic governance, i.e. Where are the opportunities to strengthen how the APS operates as one, cohesive enterprise to improve the lives of Australians?
    • Workforce, i.e. How can we strategically identify and build/hire/acquire the capabilities we need now, and in the future to respond to megatrends and disruptions? (The impact of automation, mega-shifts following COVID-19, etc.)
    • Engagement with international partners, states and territories, i.e. How can we strengthen the way we learn from public sector innovation by other governments?

Our Ideal Candidates:
 
We’re looking for people passionate about the public sector and its future. For APS 5 level positions, we welcome candidates with some experience in the public sector (Commonwealth, state, local), the private sector or the community sector.

The skills and attributes we are looking for include:

  • Problem solving, critical thinking and creativity: A probing, curious mind-set, sound judgement and an innovative approach to problem solving.
  • Achievement, flexibility, determination: Determination, adaptability, and resilience, dealing with changes in a practical, solutions oriented way.
  • Collaboration: Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, embracing technologies to support collaboration.
  • Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, including conceptualising visual briefing products.
  • Strategic and system-wide thinking: The aptitude to understand things at the systems level.

Conditions of work

The APS Reform Office supports flexible work, offering full-time, part-time and hybrid/remote positions. The APS Reform team is based in Canberra, however candidates do not need to be permanently based in Canberra and remote work may be considered. 
 
What We Offer:
 
·      Agile, respectful, dynamic, and inclusive workplace;
·      Attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions;
·      Exciting and fulfilling work at the heart of government, contributing to improving the lives of all Australians, with career development and networking opportunities difficult to find elsewhere;
·      The opportunity to work with strong, smart, visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise and achieve your ambitions.
·      We embrace flexible working practices including working from home and specially designed offices to enable flexible working approaches through spaces designed to accommodate a range of working styles (whilst at all times adhering to social distancing principles and appropriate hygiene practices).PM&C staff apply flexibility and activity-based principles to work, allowing them to choose where and how they work in an open space, while using integrated technological solutions. This type of working supports increased communication and collaboration, and encourages agility and innovation.
 
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This position constitutes an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
 
Eligibility:
 
·      To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
·      The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline 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
 
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The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
 
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 PM&C Careers Page by  13 February 2022 at 11:30pm AEDT. 
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Adviser, APS Reform Office

, Tasmania Government vacancies

The Opportunity:
 
Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of our country?

The role is an exciting opportunity to help shape and implement APS-wide innovation in:

  • positioning the APS as a workforce with the capabilities to meet future challenges
  • service delivery across Australian communities;
  • public sector engagement with business;
  • digital and data transformation and investment;
  • whole-of-enterprise level organisational strategy and governance; and/or 
  • uplifting policy advice capability across the APS in close collaboration with the new APS Academy and partner agencies.

 
The APS Reform Office is a dynamic and inclusive division. Our purpose is to deliver and enable APS-wide reforms, so the service can meet the current and future needs of Australians. We are proactive and solutions-focused. We support our people and we get on with the job. We help the APS develop and deliver practical reforms to meet the needs of Australians.
 
The APS Reform Office has four teams:

  • The Citizen Engagement Team – Who deliver the Citizen Engagement Survey, which is a national survey measuring public satisfaction, trust and experiences with Australian public services.
  • The Delivering Great Policy Team – Who help build policy advice capability across the APS through the Delivering Great Policy initiative in partnership with the new APS Academy.
  • The Communications Team – Who help connect, inform and inspire the APS workforce by supporting integrated and effective communications across the APS enterprise.
  • The APS Reform Team – Who assist the APS to deliver whole-of-government reform initiatives and projects.

 
The APS Reform Team
 
The APS Reform Team has known vacancies, however you will also be considered for positions in other teams.
 
To deliver and enable APS-wide reforms, you will work within the APS Reform team to:

 

  • Support senior level executives – including Secretaries Board and Deputy Secretary level forums – in the conceptualisation and delivery of enterprise level change initiatives.
  • Undertake stakeholder engagement across the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and other APS agencies to identify opportunities to scale up good ideas in one or more of the following ‘Reform Focus Areas’:
  • Improving policy advice capability, i.e. How can we uplift the policy advice capability of staff across the APS to enable decision makers to deliver better outcomes for all Australians?
  • Improving service delivery, i.e. How can we find and implement enterprise level improvements to service delivery, including by making changes upstream in the policy cycle?
  • Business engagement, i.e. How can we work across government to optimise the public service’s engagement with businesses?
  • Digital and data related transformation and strategic investment, i.e. As one of Australia’s largest organisations, how can we support strategic improvements to investment in the data and digital spaces?
  • Strategic governance, i.e. Where are the opportunities to strengthen how the APS operates as one, cohesive enterprise to improve the lives of Australians?
  • Workforce, i.e. How can we strategically identify and build/hire/acquire the capabilities we need now, and in the future to respond to megatrends and disruptions? (The impact of automation, mega-shifts following COVID-19, etc.)
  • Engagement with international partners, states and territories, i.e. How can we strengthen the way we learn from public sector innovation by other governments?

 
Our Ideal Candidates:
 
We’re looking for people who are passionate about the public sector and its future. For APS 4 level positions, candidates may be at University, have recently graduated or are looking for an opportunity to transition into a new career path at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

 The skills and attributes we are looking for include:

 

  • Problem solving, critical thinking and creativity: A probing, curious mind-set, sound judgement and an innovative approach to problem solving.
  • Achievement, flexibility, determination: Determination, adaptability, and resilience, dealing with changes in a practical, solutions oriented way.
  • Collaboration: Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, embracing technologies to support collaboration.
  • Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, including conceptualising visual briefing products.

 
 
Conditions of work
 
The APS Reform Office supports flexible work, offering full-time, part-time and hybrid/remote positions. The APS Reform team is based in Canberra, however candidates do not need to be permanently based in Canberra and remote work may be considered.
 
What We Offer:
 

  • Agile, respectful, dynamic, and inclusive workplace;
  • Attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions;
  • Exciting and fulfilling work at the heart of government, contributing to improving the lives of all Australians, with career development and networking opportunities difficult to find elsewhere;
  • The opportunity to work with strong, smart, visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise and achieve your ambitions.
  • We embrace flexible working practices including working from home and specially designed offices to enable flexible working approaches through spaces designed to accommodate a range of working styles (whilst at all times adhering to social distancing principles and appropriate hygiene practices).PM&C staff apply flexibility and activity-based principles to work, allowing them to choose where and how they work in an open space, while using integrated technological solutions. This type of working supports increased communication and collaboration, and encourages agility and innovation.

 
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Eligibility:
 

  • To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
  • The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline 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

 
 Select the appropriate one or delete if not applicable:
 
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 PM&C Careers Page by  13 February 2022 at 11:30pm AEDT.

 

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Coordinator: OnTrack Centre for Research Excellence

Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0055234

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Hospital based

Division/Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne Medical School

Salary: $96,002 – $103,921 (UOM 7)

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 the Role

This is an exciting and challenging role in a national program that focuses on making a difference for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with dementia, their families, carers, and communities.  The Coordinator is a key member of the OnTRACK Centre for Research Excellence team and will take an active role in facilitating and supporting complex networks, and important stakeholder relationships. 

With the support of the lead Chief Investigator, you will have responsibility for resource and operational management across the program, including project management, communications, financial and human resources oversight and to ensure effective leadership and completion of the program.

Our CRE team includes Community members, health, and community organisations and 10 Chief Investigators and 9 Associate Investigators from leading universities and research centres across Australia.  Join us if:

  • you want to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and their communities
  • you’re looking for a challenging and interesting project management role and have an interest in the OnTRACK CRE research program
  • you want to be part of a collaborative team with diverse expertise.

In a typical week at work, you may:

  • support the OnTRACK CRE Investigator team to establish, develop and/or build the partnerships and relationships needed to deliver the OnTRACK CRE research program.  
  • liaise with, and support community members, community, and partner organisations to engage and participate in the OnTRACK CRE network and research program
  • manage OnTRACK CRE operations.  With the support of CIA, co-ordinate with the community, investigators and multi-site partners to ensure agreed milestones and outcomes are achieved within budget and set timelines, and according to culturally responsive and ethically appropriate protocols.
  • initiate, organise and support Investigator meetings, governance committees, oversee ethics protocols and other governance related activities.

About You

Your attention to detail is second to none and you will be adept at organising your own workload with competing priorities, able to meet deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work. Your outstanding communication skills allow you to work collaboratively and flexibly within a team environment with changing demands, and to make strong community connections.

Ideally, you will further have:

  • tertiary qualification relevant to the role (Postgraduate qualifications are preferred) and/or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a large and complex organisation or project/program.
  • project management experience, ideally in a complex research and/or community setting. 
  • ability to demonstrate culturally safe practice
  • experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities will be highly regarded.

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.

About the Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital

www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au/medicine

The Department of Medicine and Radiology is a large and diverse department in the Melbourne Medical School (MMS) that undertakes research, postgraduate and undergraduate teaching within the University of Melbourne teaching hospitals. MMS is committed to working with the communities we serve to improve health and advance health care. We do this through our teaching, learning, research, clinical care and advocacy.  The OnTRACK Centre for Research Excellence currently operates from the Royal Park Campus of The Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital.  

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 OnTRACK CRE – Coordinator Position Description.pdf

Advertised: 07 Feb 2022 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 27 Feb 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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Solicitor IV – Mental Health Advocacy Service – Civil Law – Part time 14 hpw – Monday and Tuesday – Temporary for 12 months with possibility to extend – Central Sydney

Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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Solicitor IV – Mental Health Advocacy Service – Civil Law – Part time 14 hpw – Monday and Tuesday – Temporary for 12 months with possibility to extend – Central Sydney

ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW

Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 28 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.

 

OUR TEAM AND WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Mental Health Advocacy Service is based at Legal Aid’s Central Sydney office and provides advice, minor assistance and representation to people in mental health, guardianship and, drug and alcohol treatment matters throughout NSW. These matters are conducted before the Mental Health Review Tribunal, Guardianship Division of NCAT, Supreme Court and before Magistrates (for matters conducted under the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Act).

We are looking for a senior lawyer to job share the role of leading and managing the civil arm of the MHAS practice. That involves working Monday and Tuesday each week. The role involves coordinating services, including representation, across NSW through utilising a combination of inhouse MHAS solicitors as well as inhouse civil law Legal Aid solicitors located at other offices and members of Legal Aid’s private practitioners civil panel.

ABOUT THE ROLE

 Your duties as a Senior Solicitor in the Civil Law Division will include:

• Providing high quality advice, minor assistance and casework services in areas of disability law with specific focus on matters conducted before the Mental Health Review Tribunal under the Mental Health Act, the Guardianship Act, NSW Trustee and Guardian Act and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Act.

• Coordinating the provision of relevant services, including representation, throughout the NSW.

• Conduct and supervise other legal officers to ensure an efficient and effective legal practice in accordance with the standards required by Legal Aid NSW.
• Community engagement, identifying and attending community and government agency events and meetings. The aim is to promote our services and identify community needs and opportunities
• Assisting with team planning and implementing identified new services. This is a strategic task to help ensure we are meeting Legal Aid’s priorities in targeted and efficient ways.
• Comply with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.

ABOUT YOU

 

The successful applicant will be an experienced legal practitioner who can maintain a busy practice, including complex matters whilst simultaneously supervising and  inspiring a team within the Mental Health Advocacy Service through innovative leadership. The successful applicant will be committed to delivering excellent service and be able to engage with external stakeholders. Management experience and enthusiasm for mentoring/developing staff is essential. The ability to work collaboratively in a job share role is essential.

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement

• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or working with Children Check

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship or Australian Permanent Resident or a valid working visa

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)

• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the following two questions:

 

1. Please outline your experience in providing legal services, including representation, advice and assistance people who experience mental illness and/or intellectual disability.

2. Please outline your experience in coordinating services and leading a team of legal practitioners including implementing change, supervision, training, allocation of work and individual planning.

Please save your CV and Cover Letter as 'LAST NAME, First name – CV/Cover Letter' in PDF or word format.

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future temporary or ongoing vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

 

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.

 

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Temporary Opportunity at 14 HPW for an initial period of 12 months with the option of that period being extended further.
• Enquiries: Todd Davis on (02) 8746 2623 or Todd.Davis@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Salary Range $126,120 – $128,547 plus superannuation & leave loading
• Jobs Board Ref 00008QYN
• Closing Date: Sunday 20th Feb 2022   [11:59pm]

 

To ensure recruitment at Legal Aid NSW continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual methods may be used for interviews and assessments. This may include interviews conducted by video, telephone interviewing, Microsoft Teams meetings and online assessments.

 

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Aboriginal Identified – Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade l-lll – Criminal Law Division – Prisoners Legal Service – Parramatta Justice Precinct (Ongoing) – 00008MNJ

Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW
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ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW
 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 28 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW including two satellite officers located at Walgett and Burke and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including minor assistance and casework service, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines in order to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW's mission to deliver high quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems.
 
ABOUT YOU

You will be an enthusiastic and committed team member able to conduct an effective and efficient criminal law practice. Your role includes providing high quality criminal law advice, minor assistance and casework services to disadvantaged clients. You should be able to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and to work effectively and efficiently in a high pressure environment.
Ideally you will have some criminal law and advocacy experience. Experience before the State Parole Authority is not essential – training will be provided in relation to the specialist jurisdiction.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW 
 
• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement
 
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or working with Children Check
 
• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, or Australian Permanent resident  is an essential requirement of applying for an Ongoing role

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement

This role is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) rules 2014. Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by decent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such.
  
HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.
 
Please Note: This vacancy is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)

• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the following two questions:
 
1. Outline two current difficulties you see in being able to provide criminal law advice and assistance to persons in prison in NSW?
 
2. What strengths would you bring to the role of a Grade l-lll solicitor at Legal Aid NSW and how would you help overcome the difficulties outlined in your response to question 1?
 
The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future ongoing and temporary vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.
 
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

For Aboriginal specific information regarding working at Legal Aid NSW, our Aboriginal network, career development opportunities and support systems please email aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Ongoing opportunity at Parramatta Justice Precinct (35HPW)
• Enquiries: Rebecca Simpson on (02) 9066 6057 or rebecca.simpson@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Salary Range $79,398 – $117,715 plus superannuation & leave loading

• Jobs Board Ref No. 00008MNJ
• Closing Date: Sunday, 20 February 2022 [11:59pm] 


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