Geraldton, Western Australia Catholic Education Office of Western Australia

The Team
The Aboriginal Education Team strives to ensure Aboriginal students have equitable access and participation in the Catholic schooling process, and every opportunity to achieve educational outcomes equal to that of their non-Aboriginal peers. With almost 2,400 Aboriginal students and more than 100 Aboriginal Teacher Assistants across WA Catholic schools, CEWA are committed to supporting schools to be culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments for all.

The Role

Aboriginality is a specification for this position in accordance with Section 50(d), Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984

Key responsibilities for this role include:  

•  Collaborate with the Geraldton Regional Officer, School Support Consultants, Principals and school staff to develop, activate and embed the Aboriginal Education Plan within the School Improvement Plan.
• Encourage schools to work in partnership with parishes, agencies, higher-education institutions, and the local Aboriginal community to strengthen school-community relationships.
•  Provide advice to School Support Consultants, Curriculum Consultants and Aboriginal Perspectives: Key Teachers to incorporate Aboriginal perspectives into the curriculum.
•  Support the development of culturally responsive pedagogies with a focus on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in particular standards 1.3, 1.4 and 2.4.
• Provide ongoing Aboriginal educational support and professional learning to Catholic Education Office and school staff, in person and electronically.

Your Background

• Tertiary qualification in Education or related field
• An understanding of cultural competency research and practice related to school improvement processes
• An understanding of Aboriginal cultures and Aboriginal communities across Western Australia
• High level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive written reports
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, both in person and remotely
• High level ICT proficiencies, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Capacity to develop and maintain strong professional links with staff
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional learning to adult learners that supports Aboriginal education

What we can offer you

• Additional leave entitlements (over Christmas 4 days)  
• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging
• Free onsite parking
• Corporate healthcare rates
• Heritage listed work environment
• Staff canteen service
• Wellness program
•  Employee assistance program.

Further Information: Please refer to the Job Description Form and Selection Criteria documents for additional details. For a copy please email careers@cewa.edu.au.

Contact Person:  Sharon Davis, Team Leader Aboriginal Education on (08) 6380 5290 or email careers@cewa.edu.au.

To Apply please click on the Apply now button

Interested applicants must submit a short summary addressing the selection criteria and their curriculum vitae, including the names and contact numbers of at least two work related referees (current/past line managers).  

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must be provided by the successful applicant.    

Where to? All applications are to reach The Executive Director of Catholic Education, Catholic Education Office of WA via the Apply now button no later than 5pm, Thursday 5 December 2019.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from culturally diverse background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability or medical condition who meet the requirements of this position. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.  

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
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Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About Garnduwa
Established in 1992, Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan offers employees challenging and meaningful work in the delivery of quality Sport and Recreation programs to remote communities in the Kimberley.

Through the vehicle of Sport and Recreation, we empower people by promoting our values of Culture, Community and Leadership to achieve our vision for healthy, active and strong communities across the Kimberley.

About the Opportunity
Garnduwa now has an opportunity for a full-time Area Manager (Program Manager) to join their team in Fitzroy Crossing, WA, responsible for the day to day management and development of Garnduwa programs within the Fitzroy Valley region.

The Central Kimberley Area Manager will manage and mentor staff to ensure the effective and compliant delivery of services within the township of Fitzroy Crossing and surrounding remote communities.

The primary objectives of the position are to manage Garnduwa's Fitzroy Crossing office, its team and its core programs within the Fitzroy Valley region, including:
1 Kimberley Active Community Program – Fitzroy Valley
2 Fitzroy Valley Youth Hub Coordination Program.
3 Kimberley Sport, Art & Culture Program – Fitzroy Valley

For more information and the full position description, please click 'Apply Now'!

About the Benefits
Stepping into this pivotal management role will see you directly influencing the way Garnduwa continues to strive towards its ultimate goal of achieving long-lasting improvements in the opportunities and participation of Aboriginal people in purposeful recreational and sporting activities.

In recognition of your commitment and hard work, you will be offered an attractive remuneration package circa $80,000 – $85,000 plus super!

In addition, you'll benefit from a range of benefits including:
* Relocation assistance up to $3,000;
* Subsidised housing available at $200 per week;
* Personal flight subsidy up to $1500 annually;
* Salary sacrificing; and
* Travel Opportunities – experience all that Australia has to offer!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-renowned, respected and long-standing organisation, and develop your experience in the area of Indigenous health and wellbeing. You'll be joining a supportive team and will gain access to full training and handover, ensuring you're able to hit the ground running!

Ready to make a real difference in your career? Join this influential organisation working towards improving outcomes for Australia's Aboriginal communities. Apply Now!

Garnduwa is also currently looking for a Youth Hub Coordinator to join their team, which presents a great opportunity for a couple to relocate together – click apply now to learn more!
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, Queensland Employment Office
Are you a solicitor looking to make a real difference in the community?
* Join this community-based NFP in this rewarding and challenging role
* Enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $82,983.93 gross per annum plus 9.5% super and 17.5% leave loading
* Full-time role (38 hours per week)
* Eligible employees may also benefit from salary sacrifice options to further increase take-home pay
* Time off in lieu arrangements available
* 3 days ex gratia leave available over the Christmas/New Year period

About Cairns Community Legal Centre
The Cairns Community Legal Centre is a non-profit, government-funded community organisation, committed to providing free legal and social justice services to a range of disadvantaged clients. 

A Rewarding Opportunity
The Cairns Community Legal Centre is now seeking a full-time Solicitor to join their team.

Reporting to the Centre's Principal Solicitor, you will be responsible for undertaking high quality legal work that seeks to make a difference.

Some of your daily responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
* Providing direct client services including legal advice, legal task assistance, ongoing casework and representation, duty lawyer services, information and referrals;
* Identifying, developing, organising and delivering quality community education work, awareness raising, networking and promotional work; and
* Addressing systemic issues, including through the provision of law reform work and social policy work.

As a member of the Centre's team, you will also share workloads with your colleagues, and be actively involved in promotional and other activities where required. 

For more information and the full position description, please click 'Apply Now'!

Please note: Applications will close at 5:00pm, Friday 10th January, 2020
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Tennant Creek, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region.

About the Opportunity 
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation now has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Program Coordinator to join their Grow Well Program team based in Tennant Creek, on a 2 year contract basis.

Reporting to the General Manager, this position will see you supporting the development and delivery of structures, strategies and services that improve community knowledge and practice in mother/child nutrition and nurturing, maintain Indigenous socialisation practices, and pass on traditional knowledge, particularly in regard to parenting, nutrition and cultural practices.

More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
* Preparing a detailed action plan within a community development framework that responds to the needs of local children and families at risk;
* Ensuring there are effective working relationships and two-way referral procedures with existing services in each of the communities in which the program is operating;
* Collaborating with the Anyinginyi Community Nutritionist to deliver a program that improves community knowledge and practice in mother and child nutrition;
* Making home visits focusing on nutritional management and the treatment of obesity, anaemia, skin, conditions, diabetes and chronic kidney disease;
* Organising health promotion events and delivering education sessions to community members and students at schools across the Barkly Region; and
* Training, mentoring and giving appropriate guidance to the Grow Well Liaison Officer. 

For more information and the selection criteria, please click 'Apply Now'! 

About the Benefits
This is a highly varied and interesting role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and experience real job satisfaction each day.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $72,791 – $83,766 plus super, negotiable with skills and experience. 

In addition, you will have access to a range of great benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $15,899.94;
* Relocation Assistance, where applicable;
* Subsidised furnished accommodation is available for candidates coming from outside of the Barkly region;
* 6 weeks annual leave giving you plenty of time to explore the beautiful Barkly region;
* One paid ADO monthly;
* Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory work);
* Free gym membership; and
* Free personal medical prescriptions (conditions apply).

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will also receive personal and professional development opportunities.

Bring your senior administration experience to this rewarding and challenging leadership role – Apply Now!

Location: Australia and Oceania,–Northern Territory
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Brisbane, Queensland Employment Office
About the Organisation 
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (SHS) is a community controlled Health Organisation.

The SHS approach involves community people taking part in controlling their own health. Everything from financial management and governance, staff selection and service delivery priorities are directed by the organisation's Aboriginal Board and Community Health Committees.

SHS works in partnership with Northern Territory PHN (NT PHN), who provide support services to health professionals and organisation across the Northern Territory. NT PHN offers support and assistance to eligible nurses and allied health professionals who are relocating to the NT for the purposes of employment.

About the Opportunity
SHS has a unique opportunity for an Outreach Manager to join their dedicated team based in Katherine.

Reporting to the Director of Public Health and Planning, the successful applicant will be required to manage and support the Outreach team, ensuring the effective coordination of activities with both a clinical multi-disciplinary component and a health promotion approach. You will work closely with the Primary Health Managers and portfolio holders in all communities as well as engagement with community health committees. 

About the Benefits
Your dedication will be rewarded with a highly attractive base salary circa $102,921 – $115,267 (based on skills and experience) plus super.

You will also have access to a huge range of other benefits including:
* 6 weeks leave per year;
* Access to company vehicle for work-related travel;
* Laptop and Phone;
* Travel Allowance;
* Up to 10 days study leave; and
* Salary packaging options up to $15,899 per year.

Working at SHS and living in the Katherine region has lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Northern Territory. With the Katherine Gorge on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, combined with some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory is the place to be to make the most of life's adventures.
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The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Applications close: 06 Feb 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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

We are looking for a candidate who can support the Senior Business Analyst through timely and accurate responses to ad hoc data requests and preparing interactive reports that facilitate service monitoring and decision making. 

We are looking for a candidate that can communicate with report users by providing interpretation and analysis of the data whilst demonstrating a sound understanding of any limitations of the data. 

ABOUT YOU 

The successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in statistics, or behavioural or social sciences or relevant work experience.

Demonstrate experience in providing accurate and timely reports; advanced skills in the use of Excel; familiar with SQL; have strong verbal and written communication skills and able to build effective working relationships with report users at all levels. 

The successful applicant will be self-motivated and work well under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment.

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