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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Melbourne, Victoria Deakin University
JOB ID: 170678
SALARY RANGE: $76,585 to $82,706 pa (plus 17% super)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and continuing
LOCATION: Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position provides advice to the Institute and at times wider University on cultural engagement best practices for the region. The position will work to form strong relationships with the local Aboriginal communities, including those communities from which students enrolled in community based learning are based.

This will include:

• Provide high-level cultural advice to the Institute on policy and procedural processes.
• Coordinate cultural events and awareness campaigns for the Institute and wider University, working closely with the Marketing, Events and Project Officer.
• When appropriate accompany the Marketing, Events and Project Officer on visits to community on behalf of the Institute.
• Develop and implement community engagement and outreach strategies and services to meet the goals outlined by the Institutes strategic plan.

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Woorabinda, Queensland Australian Red Cross
Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a special measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)
* Casual role
* Based in Woorabinda, Queensland

The Role
This role will be responsible for the cleaning of the Woorabinda Red Cross office. Cleaning will be completed on a regular basis to ensure offices are maintained to a high standard in terms of cleanliness so that staff, volunteers, clients, and members of the public can work efficiently in the office space.
 
About You
You will have experience in providing cleaning services with the ability to conduct all cleaning duties effectively using the provided equipment, cleaning products, and tools.
 
Demonstrated communication skills, organisational and time management skills as well as an understanding of Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures will be key to your success in this role.
 
Benefits
Work for an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people and communities during times of vulnerability. Excellent salary packaging options are available to increase your take home pay.
 
For more information please see the position description below or contact Leonie Stewart on 07 4922 8056.
 
Position Description: PD – Casual Cleaner – Woorabinda .pdf
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Rockdale, NEW South Wales Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 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
Life Without Barriers is working on transferring Family and Community Services Disability Accommodation and Respite in the Central Coast, Nepean Blue Mountains and Sydney South East.

The Project Manager – Client Safeguarding will support and implement the Client Safeguarding stream strategies and work with the wider Transition team. They will report to the Transition Manager – Operations and Business Continuity and will respond flexibly as needs are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and implement schedule of work and collaborate with the wider Transition team
• Review of safeguarding systems, work instructions, policies and processes
• Develop and complete high quality assessments of Risk, Mitigation Controls and Contingency Plans
• Coordination and implementation of Life Without Barriers systems and processes
• Support the wider Transition team

Skills & Experience

• Experience in successfully managing the development, planning, execution and delivery of projects
• Experience in developing and managing project budgets, schedules and resources
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage project risks and issues
• Demonstated ability to develop and implement quality and risk mitigation strategies
• Significant experience in skilfully managing competing priorities
• A solid understanding of Disability Accommodation and Respite Services
• Demonstrated success in leading projects that require extensive change management and communication streams
• Experience in the preparation of reports to meet organisational and stakeholder requirements

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

• Competitive salary
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• Career opportunities across Australia

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact Tracy Donnarumma on tracy.donnarumma@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 28th November
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Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Australia's only financial institution, owned by and run for Indigenous people, Traditional Credit Union (TCU) brings culturally appropriate financial services to people living in some of the most remote areas of the country. It employs over 70 people in the Northern Territory, with 75% of all staff and 100% of branch staff, being Indigenous Australians. 

As the leading provider of personalised banking services to the First Nations people and organisations, TCU is a member owned financial institution serving the urban, regional and remote areas of the Northern Territory, working in two worlds to deliver both employment opportunities and real financial services.

About the Opportunity
TCU has been providing banking services, employment, and financial literacy training to Indigenous communities since 1994, and, more recently, digital literacy information to its members.

Reflecting the commercial reality of financial institutions operating in an increasingly digital environment, TCU needs to commence a process of transition from a branch, face-to-face customer service model, to a digital (mobile and internet based) service supported by an ATM network.

TCU members have appreciated and relied upon TCU's face to face service, particularly where this is conducted in local language. The transition to a digital service delivery will require an engagement with members that is sensitive to culture and their current banking experience, and responds to the generally low levels of financial digital literacy.

In order to facilitate this change, TCU now has an opportunity for a new CEO to join their team and lead the organisation through the transition process, with oversight from the TCU Board. This is a full-time, 2 year contract position, based at TCU's head office in Darwin, NT.

Supported by a team of experienced staff in the areas of compliance, financial management, regulatory requirements, banking systems, technology management and an external project management consultancy, the CEO will guide and implement the organisation's strategic transformation objectives and further develop and implement the new business model to achieve the objectives. 

This is an unprecedented time within TCU's history and is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a change agent to lead its members into the new ways of accessing banking services. 

About the Benefits
– Traditional Credit Union is committed to providing staff with a flexible, family friendly environment and rewards staff fairly, equitably and consistently in accordance with the organisation's values.
– A remuneration package applicable to the seniority of this position will be provided to the successful candidate, negotiable with skills and experience. A car for personal and work use is also provided and relocation assistance is negotiable, if required to assist candidates living outside of the NT to make their move to Darwin. 
Opportunities like this don't come along often and for the right person this role represents an exciting and unique challenge to bring an organisation, it's people and it's members into a new chapter of their growth. 

Don't wait – apply now.

Job Requirements: 
Exciting executive role within Australia's customer owned banking sector leading an organisation through a period of corporate transformation. 
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Melbourne, Victoria Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the hostel management team.
WT Onus is a traditional hostel with lots of character, boasting 25 beds across 11 rooms. Located in the heart of Northcote and provides safe and affordable accommodation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to improve their social and economic circumstances.
As the Manager, you'll be responsible for effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the Hostel including the supervision of staff and ensuring resident needs are met by:
·         Ensuring excellent customer service is maintained at all times
·         Achieving high standards of cleanliness
·         Securing reservations to meet occupancy targets
·         Managing check-ins and check-outs
·         Managing, developing and motivating all employees
·         Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly support services needed by residents

• Leading, developing and managing a small team in daily tasks across hostel operations (e.g. food services, housekeeping, customer service)

·         Continually seeking areas for improvement to the overall products and services offered within the hostel
·         Proactively reviewing and responding to customer feedback 
·         Ensuring the maintenance of the building remain to the best possible standard
 
We are looking for people who can:
·         Put the customer at the heart of everything you do
·         Demonstrate previous management experience within the hospitality industry or a similar environment
·         To be successful in this role you:
·         must have experience working in a hotel, community services, client support, health care services, residential support or similar
·         must be able to lead and oversee the delivery of guest services and demonstrate a detailed understanding of quality customer support
·         will demonstrate the desire to make a difference, advocate and adapt, to build a compassionate community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
·         will have the ability to relate positively with local stakeholders, health professionals and patient care facilities
 
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and navigate desired outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• A hands-on and 'lead by example' approach.

 
This hostel operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please note there will be a requirement to work some evenings and weekends on a rotating basis to meet the needs of the business.
 
Here's what we'll offer you in return: 
·         Live in accommodation and utilities
·         $62,241 – $62,803 per annum plus superannuation
·         Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FPT year
·         Training and Development opportunities
·          A generous annual leave allocation
 
Unique to AHL, you will have the chance to work in amazing locations around Australia!
 
If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please send your CV and a 1 page covering letter highlighting why you believe that you are the best person for the job.
 
Salary: $62,241 – $62,803 per annum, plus superannuation plus generous salary sacrifice

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The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria University of Melbourne

Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

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

The Project Manager position is the central operational role for this three year, national project focussed on the health and well-being of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families, carers and communities.  The work is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

The Project Manager will work closely with the project’s research leaders, co-researching agencies (12 across four states of Australia), key stakeholders and other project staff and students to ensure that the project is:  culturally safe and responsive, conducted ethically and appropriately at all times, completed within agreed timelines and resources, promoted and reported on effectively. 

The Project Manager’s primary role is to ensure effective collaboration and coordination throughout and successful completion of the project, reporting to the Department Manager, Department of Medicine and Radiology for HR and general administrative matters with project-specific supervision provided by the Project CIA, A/Prof Dina LoGiudice.

We encourage Indigenous applicants to apply.

Close date: 28 Jan 2018

For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/892644/project-manager-lets-chat-dementia
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