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HR Business Partner

Alexandria, NEW South Wales Caritas Australia

  • Permanent role based in Alexandria.
  • Highly respected humanitarian organisation.
  • Opportunity to shape capability development and culture.

Your passion for enabling Caritas staff to realise their full potential and to build on our positive, ethical and high performing systems and culture will be highly regarded. As an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner you will be a trusted advisor and change agent that moves between strategy and operational activities to support change and all people-related issues.

 
Your Role:
 
In this important role you will:

  • Provide advice and guidance on policies, conditions of employment and employee relations issues.
  • Be the point of contact for staff and managers on all issues relating to employment and our human resources procedures.
  • Manage the Employee Services Portal, Visa sponsorship, HR statistics/metrics and the Work Health & Safety function.
  • Engage with staff to facilitate capability development and acumen.
  • Partner with managers to support their professional growth and development.

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Community Partner – Bridgewater

Hobart, Tasmania Australian Red Cross
* Full time hours
* Ongoing position
* World's largest humanitarian movement

The role
 Lead and coordinate our local engagement activities to drive and build resilience throughout the community and pursue service development and growth in line with community determined priorities. Additionally, you will provide high calibre project management services to the Red Cross Place Based initiative.
 
About you
You are highly organised with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to analyse and research information. Your application will demonstrate your ability to manage projects and build effective and strategic relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You have qualifications and experience in community development.
 
Benefits
A great opportunity to contribute to the local community. Excellent salary packaging available.

For further information, please see the full position description:  505334 Community Partner Position Description.pdf

For any enquiries, please contact Rosanne Lee-Luttrell on (03) 6235 6014

Location: Australia and Oceania,—-Hobart
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Aboriginal RAP Coordinator

Location negotiable, NEW South Wales Interrelate Ltd

  • Permanent Part Time (15 hours per week)
  • Location Negotiable – Can be based at any Interrelate office location
  • Hourly rate: $30.05ph – $32.64ph + Salary Packaging + 9.5% Superannuation

Interrelate is a community based, not-for-profit organisation that has been a leading provider of quality relationship services in New South Wales since 1926. We have a network of centres across metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales. Each year, we help over 70,000 individuals, couples, families and children to develop better communication, effective solutions and strong relationships. We are proud to hold a reputation of giving special consideration to children, men, indigenous families and others with cultural and language differences.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Aboriginal RAP Coordinator. This role will be responsible for the coordination of strategic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander projects within Interrelate as set out in the Reconciliation Action Plan.

This is a permanent part time role (15 hours per week – days and span of hours negotiable). This role can be based at any of our Interrelate offices and travel to other locations will also be required from time to time.

To reward staff for their 100% commitment we offer competitive employment conditions in the industry including:

  • Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
  • Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
  • Salaries pitched at the top end of the market
  • Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources
  • Access to support through the Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for multi skilling and up-skilling
  • High level of diversity in role
  • Excellent working environment

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Expression of Interest – Fitter Job

Port Kembla, NEW South Wales Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

Broadspectrum is an operations, maintenance and construction services organisation, operating globally in the resources, energy, industrial, infrastructure, rail, property and defence sectors. This is a diverse and growing business offering the training, opportunities and support you need to begin and build a successful career.  

FITTERS required for maintenance and shutdown work in Port Kembla.

  • Local short term opportunity in Port Kembla
  • Ongoing Maintenance and Shutdown work
  • Work at multiple Bluescope departments

The Role

We are currently seeking expression of interest from Fitters for shutdown and maintenance work within Bluescope, Port Kembla. We provide regular work within multiple Bluescope departments throughout the year. This is a good opportunity for local job seekers and/ or candidates that are interested in extra hours.

To be considered for these roles you must:

  • Be trade qualified as a Fitter 
  • Hold an OHS white card , EWP , Confined Space, High Risk Ticket
  • Have relevant shutdown experience (preferably recent/ current Bluescope Port Kembla experience)
  • Be reliable, flexible and able to work at short notice
  • Possess excellent work ethic and be a good team player
  • Pass our internal induction process which includes a physical assessment at local Wollongong office
  • Have 3 Red Isolation Locks, own tools and PPE

General Info:

  • You MUST be willing to commit to on one/ two day shutdown(s) in Port Kembla.
  • Shutdowns can be 8hr/12hr or longer and are mainly day shifts. Must be willing to work overtime if required. Hourly rate and penalty rates apply.
  • PPE to wear is Hard hat, safety glasses, long sleeved Hi-Viz, long pants, steel caps and gloves. For some departments ear muffs are required as well. All candidates bring standard tools and red locks. Shutdown experience is preferred .
  • Everyone who is not signed up with us yet needs to complete and pass  our induction prior and provide copies of tickets and work rights.  
  • Candidates who are not Bluescope Port Kembla inducted need to complete an online induction prior.

If you are interested in the role and have the skills required, please APPLY NOW  !

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing Diversity and Creating Inclusion is a key component of our Talent Management Strategy. The creation of a Diverse and Inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success, creating a high-performance business.
Position Reference Number: 83532

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Workforce Administration Trainee

Sydney, NEW South Wales The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
 Workforce Administration Trainee 
 

The Workforce Trainee will act as the first point of contact for any enquiries relating to the Transactional Services Team and also partake in general reception duties on a day to day basis.
 
This customer service centred role will facilitate a smooth first point of contact for SCHN staff, ensuring they have a central Workforce Services contact base. Additionally the Workforce Trainee will support the Recruitment and Establishment, and Payroll and Rostering Teams with various administrative functions.
This position is Temporary Full Time up to 25/8/2019 and is classified as an Administrative Officer Level 1/2.
 

 
Reference No: 405939
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=405939
 
Contact details: Pooja Patel
Contact No: 02 9845 3553
 
Closing date:  13/08/2017
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STUDENT RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR (REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT)

The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Victoria University of Melbourne

Marketing and Communications Department
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: $88,171 – $95,444 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The Student Recruitment Coordinator (Regional Engagement) role contributes to the mission and goals of Melbourne University and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. In consultation with the Manager, Student Recruitment, the position will be responsible for the development and implementation of specific marketing and recruitment campaigns targeted at priority markets and regional students, particularly to increase the number of rural origin students in the areas of graduate medicine, nursing, allied health and dentistry.

This exciting and challenging role will  develop effective plans and strategies to attract undergraduate and graduate students into a variety of health profession programs. Based in Shepparaton, but working across a broad region with a range of stakeholders, you will contribute to the critical mission of developing the rural health workforce.  The incumbent is expected to be a self-starter, highly independent but with high accountability to management.

Close date: 27 Aug 2017

For more information and to apply online: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891468/student-recruitment-coordinator-regional-engagement
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Transitional Manager (Women's Crisis Accommodation)

Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Crisis Accommodation Gove is a government funded, not-­for-profit organisation that provides crisis accommodation and support services.

Crisis Accommodation Gove's primary services include a women's shelter, providing safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children in a family style atmosphere that empowers families; free and confidential services for women experiencing domestic violence; and domestic violence community education.

The 4 bedroom home can accommodate up to 16 women and children. It has 2 full-time staff (a Caseworker and a children's counsellor), as well as 5, casual, day and night staff, to operate the service and deliver support to their clients.

About the Opportunity
Crisis Accommodation Gove is seeking a passionate, dedicated individual to join their team as a crisis accommodation Transitional Shelter Manager. This is a full-time role, being offered on a 12-month contract with possibility of extension.

This pivotal leadership role will see you managing all aspects of the shelter to ensure it functions in an effective, efficient and ethical manner.

Your key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
* Managing all shelter activities and reviewing all shelter cases, taking responsibility for the quality and timelines of all shelter services;
* Overseeing assigned record keeping and data collection as mandated, including documentation relevant to the service;
* Interviewing, training and supervising shelter staff, including ongoing staff training and development;
* Ensuring adherence to agency policy and procedures, professional ethics and good conduct on the part of staff;
* Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with confidentiality in the shelter setting with staff, clients, agencies, services and resources;
* Sourcing and applying for grants, reporting to relevant funding bodies and maintaining compliance with funding agreements; and
* Reporting to, and making recommendations to, the Management Committee regarding the development of shelter services and related matters.

The successful candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Community Services or a similar relevant field, and will have considerable experience working in a supervisory or management level position. Demonstrated experience in service provision and crisis management will be essential, as will strong knowledge of domestic violence issues as they pertain to women and children impacted by violence and/or abuse.

About the Benefits
If you're looking to contribute to an organisation that is really making a difference in the lives of women and children – this is the role for you! 

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package circa $80,000 (negotiable) plus super. Additionally, you will receive attractive salary sacrificing options, accommodation and full access to a company vehicle. You'll also benefit from 6 weeks' annual leave, and an annual travel voucher to the value of $1,000, ensuring you achieve a great work/life balance.

Crisis Accommodation Gove offers a truly supportive working environment, and room for professional and personal growth.

Take on an unbelievably rewarding position and make a real difference in the community – Apply Now!
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Communications Lead (Humanites and Social Sciences)

North Sydney, NEW South Wales Australian Catholic University

  • An opportunity to take your PR agency experience in-house
  • Develop your career in communications 
  •  Full-time continuing position located in North Sydney

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special / equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 126, Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), section 5, Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and Section 12 Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The Marketing and External Relations (MER) directorate, under the leadership of the Director of MER, encompasses Marketing and Communications, Student Recruitment and Advancement, and Digital Strategy. MER plays a key role in profiling and positioning ACU as a first choice among its diverse community and stakeholder groups, including potential students, Catholic and corporate partners, donors, alumni and staff.

The Marketing and External Relations directorate’s primary objectives are to:

  • enhance and steward ACU’s brand and reputation
  • position and promote ACU as an attractive and first-choice study destination
  • provide a valued and valuable service to the University community.

As the Communications Lead you will be responsible for:

  • developing and implementing integrated publicity programs for ACU’s Humanities and Social Sciences  portfolio
  • contributing to media and communications training
  • building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.

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Legal Assistant, Talent Pool

Melbourne, Victoria Victoria Legal Aid

• Seeking interest for ongoing and maximum term opportunities across our Victorian metropolitan and regional offices
• Flexible working arrangements – full time and part time opportunities
• Salary commensurate with experience, range: $47,111-$64,071 plus superannuation and salary packaging

About the role:
We are seeking applications from candidates interested in a career at Victoria legal Aid and who want to contribute to improving the lives of disadvantaged Victorians. Our legal assistant talent pool will be used to resource new legal assistant opportunities across our offices state-wide.
As a legal assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our client services. You will triage client queries at court and in the office and as well as provide information and referrals to the public, legal practitioners and other community services. Working as part of a team, you will provide legal administrative support to our lawyers including client data entry, file management, preparation of legal documents and in some offices, sit on our reception front desk.
Some aspects of the role may vary depending on the location of the position and the services provided in the office.

About you:
You will have experience in providing administrative support ideally gained within a legal environment. You will have a strong client service focus to professionally support our clients with care and empathy. 
To be successful in this role, you will enjoy the day-to-day challenges of working in a fast paced and high pressure environment and have sound problem solving skills to support client needs. You will be a committed team member and be willing to contribute to the promotion of our vision and values.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 staff employed in 14 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

Information about the talent pool and how to apply:
The talent pool will be used to fill vacancies across our offices over the coming six months. Should you be identified for a suitable position, you will be contacted regarding next steps.
To be considered for upcoming opportunities you will need to submit your resume with details of at least two referees. You will also need to complete the candidate application form – answering questions relating to the key selection criteria, nominating your preferred office location and your preference for full time or part time work.
Visit http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/about-us/careers to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close midnight on Monday 2 October 2017.

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Food & Beverage Utility Job

Sale, Victoria Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

The Company

Broadspectrum are an operations, maintenance and services organisation operating globally in the resources, energy, industrial, infrastructure, rail, property and Defence sectors. Broadspectrum has a long and successful partnership with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and has now expanded due to the renewal and extension of the Base Services contract to manage ADF facilities.

 

The Role

Broadspectrum are currently seeking experienced and qualified Food and Beverage Utilities, who can performed Kitchen Hand and Dining Room Attendant duties. Reporting to the Food and Beverage Coordinator, this position will see you based at East Sale in an casual position.

 

Specific requirements of the role will include:

  • Cleaning of the premises and equipment
  • Assisting with restock, stock rotation, loading and unloading supplies, stores and equipment
  • Assisting with stock take and inventory control for all Kitchen supplies
  • Ensuring the facilities’ HACPP day-to-day compliance requirements are met
  • Ensuring a high level of customer service is exercised at all times.

 

Skills & Experience

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate Essential
  • Preferably HACCP Level 1
  • Food Handlers Certificate Level 1 (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge or experience working within Defence would be advantageous.

 

What’s in it for you?

In return for your commitment and expertise, we can provide you with an environment centred on learning & development, flexible working hours, internal career mobility and a team that will embrace ideas to improve the way business is inducted.

To Apply

Please visit the Careers section of our website or Click “APPLY” to forward your application CV, along with copies of your qualifications and proof of Citizenship.
You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Department of Defence Security Clearance to Apply.

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing Diversity and Creating Inclusion is a key component of our Talent Management Strategy. The creation of a Diverse and Inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success, creating a high-performance business.

Job Requisition: 72735

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