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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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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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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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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, 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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Adelaide, South Australia Life Without Barriers

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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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