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EVENT AND PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

The LIME Network – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

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).

Salary: $88,171 – $95,444 p.a. (pro rata) plus 9.5% superannuation

The Event and Project Coordinator will take a lead in the coordination, planning and implementation of key projects and events of the LIME Network.  These include the LIME Connection international conference, stakeholder meetings, seminars and other events.

Close date: 14 Oct 2018

For full position information and to apply online go to (if the link is not active, copy and paste the link into your browser): http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/897545/event-and-project-coordinator-indigenous-applicants-only

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Asset Planner Strategist

Melbourne, Victoria Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

 

This exciting contract includes a broad range of asset types including High Voltage Networks, Electrical, HVAC, Fire, Security Wharf and Docks, Airfields and Sewage Treatment Plants. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with a HVAC or Electrical trade background.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop asset maintenance strategies including scope of work (SOW)
  • Long term planning across 1 to 25 years
  • Prepare annual planned maintenance levelling and produce resource capacity and budgeting models
  • Ensure statutory & contractual compliance
  • Contribute to national and regional level assurance activities
  • Assist in improvement initiatives including projects

 

You will have the following skills and competencies;

 

  • HVAC (Highly Desirable!) or an Electrical Trade Qualification
  • Trade experience or in a similar maintenanc role desired
  • Experience in Asset planning desired
  • Intermediate to advance in Microsoft Excel Competency
  • Experience and competency in use of SAP

 

Benefits with this position:
We are offering a permanent role and the opportunity to work in a National high performing team. This role may also provide opportunities to travel to our other site locations to broaden your experience.

 

Broadspectrum promote individual performance development and succession planning for our employees to grow and succeed with the business.

 

Please Click “APPLY” to forward your application CV, along with copies of the above trade qualifications as well as proof of Citizenship. 

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: 101355 

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WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER (2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Centre for Youth Mental Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: $68,892 – $79,130 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation

At Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health (Orygen), our leadership and staff work to deliver cutting-edge research, policy development, innovative clinical services, and evidence-based training and education to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the treatments and care provided to young people experiencing mental ill-health.

The Centre for Youth Mental Health is a faculty unit within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS), where academic and professional staff of are based. The Web Applications Developer is a role within the Research Division of Orygen.

The University of Melbourne has an agreement with Orygen for designated employees to be made available to undertake activities for Orygen, and this arrangement will apply to you. University employees working at Orygen are required at all times to continue to adhere to University policies, procedures, regulations and statutes, as well as to Orygen policies and procedures (including Orygen’s delegations of authority framework which can be found at http://staff.orygen.org.au/), but the University’s policies and procedures shall prevail in the event of any inconsistency. For the period of participating in activities at Orygen, you will be subject to the reasonable control and direction of Orygen.  You consent to the University disclosing to Orygen your personal employment information solely for the purposes of facilitating your secondment to Orygen, and that such disclosure will not be a breach of any of your privacy rights.

The successful applicant will participate in the development and maintenance of web-based data management systems, which are built using the .Net platform. A significant part of the role is to design and build the front-end for applications that are to capture and manage research-related data. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are required as it is necessary to have frequent discussion with users regarding their needs for the web-based applications.

The Web Applications Developer will report to the Senior Web Applications Developer and the Coordinator of the Statistics Unit.

Orygen is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining our staff irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.  We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Close date: 14 Oct 2018

For full details and to apply:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/897799/web-applications-developer-2-positions-available

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East Sale Child Care- Casual Childrens Services Employee- Diploma Qualified

East Sale, Victoria Mission Australia

Diploma Qualified Educator required- Casual Contract
•Location –East Sale, Victoria – flexibility to work across Monday to Friday
•Possibility to Progress to Permanent

About Mission Australia Early Learning

Early childhood is a time of discovery and growth, which is why Mission Australia Early Learning centres are designed to encourage a sense of belonging, wellbeing and community. Our centres offer much more than quality childcare for children aged from six weeks to six years. They also set children up for a lifelong love of learning and nature.

Mission Australia is a Christian community service organisation with a nationwide team of over 2,900 that helps people to regain their independence.

We reduce homelessness and strengthen communities through homelessness initiatives and affordable housing, early learning and youth services, family support, and employment and skills development.

Together, we stand with Australians in need until they can stand for themselves.

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Diploma qualified Childcare Worker to join the team at our East Sale Child Care Centre on a casual basis.  In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide quality early education and care for children whilst also providing holistic care for children and their families.

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Gas Drainage Coordinator

Gunnedah, NEW South Wales Whitehaven Coal

About The Organisation

Whitehaven Coal is a leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal. Operating in NSW’s Gunnedah Basin, our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company.

Whitehaven Coal operates five open cut mines (Maules Creek, Werris Creek, Tarrawonga, Rocglen & Sunnyside), one underground mine (Narrabri) and a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, supported by offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle, Sydney and Tokyo. The company has been growing its workforce and currently has almost 1000 direct employees.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the number of women and Aboriginal people in our workforce and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender and culture.

Our commitment is to be:

  • A leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal
  • A company that has locally-based employees wherever possible
  • A proud member of and leading employer in the north west NSW region
  • A provider of stable and secure employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people
  • A company that achieves Zero Harm to our people, our environment and our community

About The Role

An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Gas Drainage Coordinator to join our Narrabri Coal Operations in Narrabri, NSW. Reporting to the Mining Engineering Manager, this role will coordinate the gas monitoring arrangements for the underground operations at Narrabri mine in line with the NSW Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum sites) Act 2013, Regulations and the mine production requirements.

The Gas Drainage Coordinator  is responsible for:

  • Providing professional, timely, targeted technical services and support to line superintendents and managers, in the areas of gas management, and gas drainage, at the mine.
  • Working as an effective member of the mine team to ensure that activities in your area of responsibility are in the overall best interests of the mine

To be successful in the role, you will undertake the following indicative duties:

  • Demonstrate visible safe work practices and a commitment to safety in the workplace by participating in safety training, managing risk, identifying and reporting hazards and incidents, and acting as a role model in the area of safety every day.
  • In consultation with management and employees develop and maintain the mines key technical plans, standards and procedures in relation to, gas management, and associated TARP’s and other associated controls in the Mine Safety Management System.
  • Plan and manage the underground gas drainage and drilling activities at the mine
  • Provide technical input and support for the Authority to Mine Process for Outburst risk control
  • Accountable for overall UG gas drainage drilling contractor performance including safety, schedule, quality and cost
  • Provide detail plans in consultation with the Tech Services department to ensure timely delivery of UG gas drilling data and drainage infrastructure aligned to site schedules and budgets
  • Regularly review the progress of the gas drainage programs in place at the mine
  • Ensure Gas Drainage contractors engaged by this position are managed to meet all requirements under site policies and procedures.
  • Promptly escalate any non-conformance or safety matters to the Mining Engineering Manager and /or Mine Manager recommending appropriate remedial actions.

About You or Skills / Experience

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:

  • Degree or Associate Diploma in a relevant Mining engineering field.
  • Demonstrated technical & operational ability in the area of gas management,
  • Experience and knowledge of underground coal mining operations, standards and legislation
  • Experience with contractor management / coordination
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly focused, motivated, and self-directed.
  • Ability to prioritise and meet targets and deadlines
  • Ensure highest personal standards of behaviour, acting with integrity at all times

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Grants Officer – Clerk Grade 3/4 – Central Sydney – Temporary

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 23 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 GRANTS

 
The Grants Division is a passionate team of Solicitors and Administrative staff who are responsible for assisting clients with their applications for legal assistance. We consistently strive to achieve customer service excellence when providing information to our clients across a range of legal matters including family, civil and criminal law.
 
This is an exciting time for Grants as we are currently undergoing a reform, which has resulted in the expansion of the Grants Division. We can provide opportunities for professional development across the Division and Legal Aid NSW including training across various law matter types. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Grants Officer is responsible for processing, assessing and determining applications for grants of aid. The role will ensure applications/extensions are within policy, guidelines and delegations to ensure client service and Legal Aid NSW standards are met. 

ABOUT YOU
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about customer service. You will be proactive and motivated to achieve deadlines to a high standard, working both independently and within a team. You will be able to work collaboratively across teams and divisions within Legal Aid NSW utilising your strong interpersonal communication skills to create key relationships with internal and external clients.
 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or working with Children Check
 
• Hold Australian/NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or hold a valid working visa 
 
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 recruitment is targeted towards Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders 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.

Please attach a current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages). 

During the application process you will be asked to respond to the following two questions:
 
1. The role of the Grants Officer requires you to work in a high volume work environment with competing priorities. Provide an example of a time when you managed competing deadlines within a similar environment. What was the outcome? (150 words max)

 
2. Describe a time when you dealt with a difficult client. Outline the challenge and how you managed the situation. What was the outcome? (150 words max)

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 vacancies that may arise over the next 12 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.

ROLE NOTES

Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 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.
 
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

• 6x Temporary Opportunities at Central Sydney to June 2019 (35HPW)
• Temporary & Ongoing Talent Pool
• Enquiries: Rebecca Conquest on (02) 9134 9308 or Rebecca.Conquest@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• Applying for a Role 
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Package up to $85K 
• Jobs Board Ref No. 000067YY
• Closing Date: Sunday, 18 November 2018 [11:59pm] 
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Community Action Coordinator – East

Melbourne, Victoria Australian Red Cross
* Ongoing role
* Part time hours (30.4 hours per week)
* Based in Dandenong with regular intrastate travel
* Servicing Metropolitan Melbourne and Eastern Victoria

Who we are
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia, and across our region.
 
About the role
The Community Action Coordinator will play a critical role in building strong relationships and partnerships that can make an impact and difference in communities. This includes developing strong and inclusive connections with local organisations, local community groups and networks, businesses, councils and other sector stakeholders. This role will be responsible for maintaining strong, local and strategic partnerships that share the value of creating volunteering experiences that have a positive impact in communities.
 
A current Drivers Licence is required for this role as regular Intrastate travel is required to Victorian Office based in North Melbourne and Eastern Victoria .
 
What you will bring
* Demonstrated experience across Volunteering, Community Engagement, Youth, Membership or Diversity and Inclusion (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific work)
* Effective stakeholder engagement and management skills
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate community engagement activities
* Experience in working with and supporting volunteers and/or members
* A strong influencer, networker, communicator and driver of change
* Strong commitment to Reconciliation
 * Demonstrated ability to 'think outside the box' and to apply innovation and technology to solutions
* Relevant tertiary qualifications would be well regarded

Benefits
Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work that you do will help improve outcomes for vulnerable people. Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.
 
Further information
Please refer to the Position Description below or contact David Fitzroy on (03) 8327 7984 for a confidential conversation.
 
510854 Community Action Coordinator – East PD.pdf

Location: Australia and Oceania,—-Melbourne

 

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Community Development Officer – Coffs Harbour

, NEW South Wales Mission Australia

  • Fast-paced, growth focused opportunity perfect for a driven individual
  • Competitive remuneration with additional salary packaging benefits
  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

About Us
 
Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years.
 
Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more.
 
We're generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

Mission Australia Housing (MAH)
 
Mission Australia Housing is an established and progressive, Tier One National Community Housing provider of social and affordable housing and also provides both tenancy and asset management services for a number of third party organisations and private investors.
 
We seek to offer a pathway away from homelessness by providing good-quality housing that enable people to participate in their communities.
 
Your Opportunity

Due to an exciting growth period, we have a brand new opportunity for a Community Development Officer to the join our team in our newly acquired and renovated office in the heart of Coffs Harbour and be the driving force in establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships within the community housing sector within the region.

Reporting to the National Manager – Community Development, you will get to use your property management knowledge along with your well-developed strategic and operational skills to build tailored community development strategies and execute plans for the Coffs Harbour MAH community.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Actively engage and manage external partnerships to achieve excellent outcomes for all involved
  • Work with a variety of stakeholders to build and deliver the community development vison and strategic plan
  • Develop an annual stakeholder map for your communities and create a project plan to implement the development strategy
  • Manage an annual budget ensuring that it is allocated to the identified community development plan and goals
  •  Contribute to Mission Australia’s model of ‘strengthening communities’
  • Identify and work towards community goals in response to identified community needs
  • Work collaboratively with your MAH team to support residents to build wellbeing and resilience, increase community participation, develop leadership skills and capacity, and increase access to education and training opportunities and skill development.
  • Assist the MAH team to deliver its Diversity and Inclusion strategy Assist the National Manager to develop and update program material and national strategies

Requirements for Success

  • Broad experience in place based community development practices, community housing or community services
  • Experience and understanding of real-estate and/or property management practices
  • A professional, sophisticated and tailored approach to work well with variety of parties across all levels
  • Understanding of government contracting and funding and the ability to identify opportunities and ensure funds are applied appropriately
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to influence and facilitate outcomes
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and certifications

At Mission Australia, no two days are the same, so you will also need to be customer-centric in your approach, self-motivated, flexible and extremely organised. Mission Australia is a complex matrixed organisation, therefore your ability to drive strong partnerships to deliver social and business outcomes will be key to your success.

As part of our Employment screening process you will also be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check and will need a Working with Children Check.
 
Culture & Benefits
 
A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences, opportunities for advancement and the chance to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and friendly culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.
 
To ensure our employees feel valued, supported and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

  • Salary packaging of $15,900 in tax-free pay per year (details via Advantage)
  • Discounted childcare rates with participating centres
  • Parental leave and the ability to purchase additional annual leave 
  • Generous discounts with hotels, travel insurance and major retailers
  • Free, confidential counselling services via our EAP
  • Discounted health care with Medibank Private
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible workplace practices

Diversity & Inclusion
 
Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages.

Next Steps
 

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘apply’ and send your cover letter and resume today.
For further information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity or require assistance with submitting your application, please contact Lauren Cassar via CassarL@missionaustralia.com.au.

Applications close midnight, Monday 10th December 2018.

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Psychologists. Part Time – Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia Life Without Barriers

About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 6,100 employees working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
We are currently seeking 2 skilled and enthusiastic Psychologists to be a part of our Clinical Services team and to provide high quality clinical support to LWB clients. The positions are part-time (FTE 0.6 & 0.8) until 30 June 2019 based in Adelaide. There is potential for extension. There is also the availability of internal Psychology Board Approved supervision from qualified Psychology Supervisor.

These exciting positions would suit someone with sound therapeutic skills who enjoys working with children or adults. The types of clients that seek services from our psychologists include;

  • Children in therapeutic foster care or residential care who present with challenging behavioural and emotional issues due to their trauma experiences and their carers.
  • Children or adults with disabilities who receive funding through the NDIS, in particular; positive behaviour support planning & specialist behavioural intervention support, and therapeutic support
  • Children in need of the cognitive assessments or Autism assessments

You will also have the opportunity to utilise our Living Arts program to develop creative therapies.

You will have a sound knowledge of child development (including normal development, neurobiology of trauma, attachment difficulties, disability and developmental delays), excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively within a care team.

Skills & Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with children and/or adult clients who exhibit challenging behaviours.
  • Demonstrated experience in administration of a range of cognitive and adaptive behaviour assessment tools.
  • Ability to work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.
  • Ability to use initiative and think laterally and strategically as well as well-developed problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and Understanding of a commitment to the principles of EEO, Safety, Cultural Diversity and Ethical Practice
  • Current Driver License

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

  • Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
  • Diverse and inclusive organisation
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight AEST, Wednesday 5 December 2018.

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Human Resources Business Partner

Darwin, Northern Territory Australian Red Cross

Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a special measure under section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT)

* Full time, Ongoing role
* Based in Casuarina

Who we are
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role
With a focus on ensuring operational excellence and compliance on a day to day basis, the role will work closely with line managers, staff and volunteers to build capacity and knowledge of Red Cross HR policy and practice.

You will build effective relationships with line managers ensuring a sound understanding of the HR needs and issues related to their programs. The role will work with the HR Manager to ensure accurate application of appropriate EBA, Awards and other remuneration and benefit frameworks.

Additionally, the position will ensure the effective management of the transition process, including conducting exit interviews, analysing exit data, and making recommendations to the HR Manager, and line managers as appropriate. This role works closely with line managers to ensure staffing issues are managed appropriately and ethically.

What you will bring
* Demonstrated experience in an operational HR Generalist role
* Significant experience in interpretation and application of Industrial Instruments
* Proven experience using Recruitment Management Systems and Payroll

Benefits
Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work that you do will help improve outcomes for vulnerable people. Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Further information
For more information about this role please see position description below or contact Peter Antal on 08 8924 3962.

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