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2022 Graduate Development Program

, Government vacancies
12 month Graduate Development Program offers you a range of interesting and challenging work, access to professional development, excellent employment conditions, support through various diversity networks, rewarding professional relationships and buddies as well as endless career opportunities and pathways.

We provide you with support though an orientation and induction program, a mentor to launch your career, a range of Graduate events, access to health and wellbeing programs, as well as a team of supervisors, mentors and program managers to assist and guide you.
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2022 Policy Graduate Program, Canberra

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Government vacancies
Applications are now open for policy graduate positions at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. We’re seeking candidates who have a distinct worldview, are passionate about Australia’s role in global affairs, have a high degree of resilience and thrive in responding to a challenge. We want people who are committed to promoting Australia’s national interests and who want to make a difference. We encourage diverse academic backgrounds, while also seeking graduates with some specific qualifications, including economics, foreign policy, and international development.

You will have a strong record of academic achievement with at least a credit average, as well as extra-curricular interests. You may have work experience, paid or unpaid, from any background, but have a genuine interest in Australia’s foreign, development and trade policy interests, including in the international and domestic policy contexts.

Find out more about the role and apply online at www.dfat.gov.au/careers
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INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0048765

Work type: Continuing

Location: Parkville

Division/Faculty: Faculty of Science

Salary: $105,684 – $114,389 (UOM 8)

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

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

The Faculty of Science promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of our First Nations communities. The Faculty of Science strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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

The Faculty of Science is one of the most highly regarded Science faculties in Australia and has been recognized internationally for our role in expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We are a multidisciplinary Faculty comprising of seven schools and enrolling over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Faculty of Science is a thriving, passionate and internationally networked community. We have a history of leadership in research, innovation, teaching and learning and play an important role in Australia's participation in the global knowledge economy.

The Opportunity

This position will play a critical role in building the capacity of the Faculty of Science to engage meaningfully with Aboriginal people and communities and to help create and maintain relationships that are reciprocal, delivering mutual benefit and grounded in two-way learning.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Indigenous Development Partner is responsible for promoting an inclusive and supportive environment for Indigenous staff and students. Within this role you will lead on the implementation of key initiatives within the Indigenous Development Strategy with a particular focus on identifying and recruiting Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and providing career support and development to employees across Science. The position will entail liaison directly with Senior Managers and Faculty Executive to provide specialist advice and to play an influential role in shaping the Faculty’s strategic and business performance.

Your Profile

Your outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships will ensure your success in this role.

You Will Have

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to influence senior stakeholders and coordinate others to deliver activities
  • A focus on identifying potential barriers with capacity to find innovative solutions and implement effective strategies for sustainable change

A passion for supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities with an ability to bring mob together to offer opportunities that will improve access to cultural support, staff development, employee success and a shared experience

What we offer you

We offer flexibility, whatever that may mean for you. Many of our benefit programs and onsite amenities are aimed at supporting you – including generous leave, childcare subsidies, discounted parking, medical and health care. We offer extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, and we’ll support you in doing what you love.

We seek to increase the diversity of our workforce and the representation of all members of our community that have been traditionally under-represented.

If you’re curious, motivated and ready to undertake a meaningful and rewarding role we’re ready to meet you.

Position Description http://go.unimelb.edu.au/ah2i

To Apply  http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/904405/indigenous-development-partner-indigenous-applicants-only

Be sure to include:

  • A cover letter outlining your career profile, experiences, and key skills  
  • A copy of your CV

The published key selection criteria will form the basis for assessing applications however you are not required to respond directly to them.

Applications close: 15 Apr 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade IV – Criminal Law Division – Ongoing and Temporary Talent Pool (Eastern NSW (South) – Nowra, Wollongong) – 0000865J

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 25 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 successful applicant will be an experienced senior criminal lawyer with an interest in working with people from a disadvantaged background.

ABOUT YOU

Provide legal advice and representation to clients of legal Aid NSW, including in more complex matters, 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. Supervise and lead junior legal staff in achieving this aim.

 

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 

• Hold a current Driver’s License

  

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 three questions:

 

  1. Outline your experience in criminal law and your capacity to undertake more complex criminal matters

 

  1. Outline your skills and ability to lead, manage and supervise lawyers and/or other staff in a team environment.

 

  1. Why are you interested in appearing for clients in the Eastern NSW (South) Nowra and Wollongong regions?

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 in the Eastern NSW (South) regions – Nowra and Wollongong.

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

• Ongoing and Temporary Talent Pool (35HPW or part time)
• Enquiries: Jonathan Kearney on (02) 4253 6833 or email: Jonathan.kearney@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• 
Applying for a Role 
• 
Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Salary Range $123,599 – $125,977 plus superannuation and leave loading

• Jobs Board Ref No. 0000865J
• Closing Date: Sunday, 11 April 2021 [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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Marketing Project Officer

Melbourne, Victoria Community Child Care Association

The role

We’re on the hunt for a hardworking and passionate person who has a give-it-a-go attitude. Working under the direction of the Marketing Manager, this busy, stimulating and diverse role will be responsible for:

  • Project Administration
    • Work with the communications and engagement team to plan, organise and implement marketing projects, such as website updates, videos, events and printed publications
  • Stakeholder Coordination
    • Brief and support key suppliers, including graphic designers and web developers, to execute deliverables on time, within budget and to a high standard
  • Communications
    • Create effective written content including media releases, website content, annual reports, case studies and magazine articles
  • Digital
    • Oversee and coordinate project websites, social media platforms and digital marketing activities including EDMs, content marketing and SEO.

The right person will

  • Have strong project coordination skills with the ability to be both strategic and operational
  • Proven experience delivering marketing projects and campaigns on time and within budget and scope
  • Exceptional writing skills with an eye for detail and the ability to create a diverse range of content
  • Proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic work environment
  • Previous experience using Google Analytics, MailChimp, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (a working knowledge of Drupal will be highly regarded).

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CAMPUS LIFE FACILITIES AND SERVICES OFFICER

Wangaratta, Vic, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0048478

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Wangaratta, Vic

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

Department/School: Melbourne Medical School

Salary: $73,396 – $84,303 (UOM 5)

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

Reporting to the Campus Life Facilities and Services Coordinator, the Campus Life and Facilities Officer forms part of a small team that undertakes a broad range of activities to support the provision Facility Management and Student Accommodation services across the Department of Rural Health Campus and Accommodation sites.

The main campus sites that the department operates from are located in Shepparton, Wangaratta and Ballarat. The department also has student accommodation sites in Benalla, Cobram, Mansfield, Mount Beauty and Numurkah.

This position will be predominately based in Wangaratta with regular travel to Shepparton and other campuses as needed.

Position Description  http://go.unimelb.edu.au/9q2i

 

Advertised: 14 Apr 2021 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 25 Apr 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Team Leader, Clerk Grade 5/6, Family Dispute Resolution – Family Law – 3 Temporary/Ongoing Vacancies – Full-time – Central Sydney – 000089GH

Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW
 
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Team Leader, Clerk Grade 5/6, Family Dispute Resolution –  Family Law – 3 Temporary/Ongoing Vacancies – Full-time – Central Sydney – 000089GH
 
• Flexible work arrangement available

• Competitive salary package

 

ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW
 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 25 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

Organise professional, effective, efficient and timely conferences under the Family Law Conferencing Program, and as a member of the Family Dispute Resolution Section (FDRS), provide an intake service for the conferencing program which includes contacting all parties and solicitors, informing parties and their solicitors about the conference process, procedures and possible outcomes.

Provide professional leadership and work supervision, including the training of Conference Organisers, allocation of work and ensuring evenness of their workflow, dealing with their queries about complex matters or procedures, and monitoring their clerical procedures and making changes where appropriate.

ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate sound skills and relevant experience in managing a team in a busy and demanding work environment, with team members working in different locations. Experience working in family law or dispute resolution would be an advantage.
You will be able to work collaboratively with management to achieve the stated goals and objectives of the unit, while also providing appropriate and extensive support and guidance to all the members of your team.
You will be a good communicator and have excellent administrative and time management skill. You will also have the ability to contribute to the development of systems and practices for Legal aid DRU and have the ability to work across multiple platforms and applications.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
• 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 for temporary vacancies
• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident for ongoing vacancies
 
 
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. What personal, communication and management skills and experience would you draw upon to promote a healthy, high functioning team? 

2.Please detail your experience, including the strategies you used, in effectively managing and supporting a team working in various locations, including remotely. How did you maintain quality and productivity?

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

• 3 Temporary/Ongoing Opportunities (35HPW)
• A talent pool for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in the next 18 months
• Enquiries: Gabriela Nitsolas-Pirc on (02) 9219 5713 or Gabriela.Nitsolas-Pirc@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Applying for a Role
Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Salary Range $85,744 – $94,610 plus superannuation & leave loading

• Jobs Board Ref No. 000089GH 
• Closing Date: Sunday 9 May 2021 [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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Agency Security Adviser, Business Operations

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Government vacancies

The Opportunity:

The Business Operations Branch within the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is responsible for property, physical security and business continuity. The team is looking for an experienced senior security professional to join our dynamic environment. You will exercise a considerable degree of independence to deliver results and lead initiatives that strengthen NIAA’s security posture and overall security maturity.
 
Accountable to the Director, Business Operations, you will:

  • lead and manage a team of motivated security advisers to deliver customer service and sound security advice to staff at all levels;
  • lead the development of security governance frameworks and operational support strategies that enhance the agency’s security maturity and posture, and enable business operations;
  • lead initiatives through continuous improvement that enhance security processes and demonstrate the agency’s compliance against whole-of-government security policies;
  • lead and deliver on complex security projects;
  • liaise with Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Security Team and Shared Services Branch to manage personnel security shared services under the NIAA / PM&C Memorandum of Understanding;
  • prepare and deliver executive briefings, training packages, security reports and annual security maturity reporting under the Protective Security Policy Framework;
  • manage financial / procurement arrangements for security guard services;
  • collaboratively work with your peers to support property and business continuity activities to ensure the section remains responsive to all emergency business needs.

Our Ideal Candidates:
 
The successful applicant will have a well-rounded knowledge of the application of the Protective Security Policy Framework in Commonwealth operations. This should include information security, physical security, personnel security and risk management.
 
We are looking for a highly experienced and self-motivated security professional who can demonstrate:

  • superior leadership and people management experience, preferably within a government security environment;
  • a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service;
  • building and maintaining effective working relationships;
  • well-developed written and oral communication skills;
  • experience in developing organisational wide frameworks, policies and procedures.

 
Experience in a similar leadership role and having security and risk management qualifications are highly desirable.
 
What We Offer:

  • A flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions,
  • Exciting and fulfilling work including career development and networking opportunities, 
  • 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.

 
Eligibility:
 
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
 
The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
 
How to apply:
 
NIAA
 
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you!  Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers page by  
Monday, 17 May 2021 at 11:30pm AEST.
 

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Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade I-III – Civil Law – Government Law – Central Sydney – Ongoing

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 25 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 responsible for: 

• Providing high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities.

• Conducting an effective legal practice.

• Complying with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.

ABOUT YOU

 

You will have a passion for assisting disadvantaged people obtain access to justice. We are looking for outstanding solicitors with relevant skills and experience to provide targeted, high quality advice, minor assistance and casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged people. The successful applicants will be able to communicate effectively with clients and a diverse range of stakeholders. 

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Child, Youth & Family Worker, FMHSS (Bourke)

, NEW South Wales Interrelate Ltd
* Permanent Part Time, 37.5 hours per fortnight
* Based in Bourke NSW
* $45.26 per hour + 9.5% superannuation, and access to NFP Salary Packaging

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Child, Youth and Family Worker who is experienced in providing case work, therapeutic group work and community support work, and who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and their families.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE: 
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Child, Youth and Family Worker for our Family Mental Health Support Service program (Connect). The Connect Program assists children and young people, with emerging mental health issues, and their families, to improve their mental health outcomes later in life.
 
This position will provide a range of high quality case work, therapeutic group work and community development services to children, young people and their families who are at risk of, and affected by, mental illness.
 
This position will be primarily based in Bourke NSW, however travel within the region will also be required as part of this role. The use of your own personal vehicle will be required and all kilometres will be reimbursed when using your own personal vehicle.
 
This is a permanent part time position, 37.5 hours per fortnight, with the flexibility to negotiate your working days and hours. Hours can be worked between Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm.

Interrelate is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

ABOUT US: 
Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships.
 
We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.
 
We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 120,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS
1 Experience working with and understanding of mental illness; having an understanding of the impact that emerging mental illness can have on a person's life, their families and children (particularly people with complex needs and high levels of disadvantage), and a demonstrated understanding of client centred work and recovery oriented practice in a mental health framework
2 Experience working with children, young people and families in a community welfare/ development/ case work role, whilst maintaining a child/ young person focused approach
3 Qualifications in psychology/ behavioural or social science/ social work/ children's services/ community services/ mental health or other related fields
4 Case management experience, with the ability to coordinate flexible service delivery working within an individualised case management or care coordination framework
5 Experience delivering therapeutic and educational group work programs to children, young people, parents and their families
6 Current NSW Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

WHAT WE OFFER:
  
We offer the following competitive employment conditions: 
* Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
* Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
* Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
* Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
* High level of diversity in the role
* Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY: 
If you think this role is for you, please submit an application electronically by clicking on the "Apply" button. You will be required to attach a copy of your resume/cv and address the selection criteria as part of your online application.
 
Closing Date: COB Tuesday, 8th June 2021
 
If you have any questions regarding this position please email 
 
Please note: To be considered for this vacancy you must address the requirements of this role as part of your application.
 
Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, and any other forms of disadvantage.
 
All Interrelate positions require satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.
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