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SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER

The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0048901

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville

Division/Faculty: University Services

Department/School: Department of Academic Services and Registrar

Salary: $83,301 – $90,170 (UOM 6)

Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 9.5% super

About University Services
University Services comprises of 1,600 professional staff focused on providing client-centric and innovative services to the University. The group is providing transformational change, defining and influencing future service enhancements, and acts as a shared services function within the University of Melbourne.
About the role
The Senior Operations Officer is a key contributor to the operations and events planning and delivery of student ceremonies and examinations for the University of Melbourne.  These events are large-scale, high impact, deliver significant volumes and are governed by regulations, policy and academic integrity with students at the core of all decisions.  This role makes a substantial contribution across a range of activities with a particular focus on coordinating exams operations and liaising with the events and logistics team to coordinate onsite arrangements.
About you
You will have:

  • An appropriate undergraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training. 
  • High level organisation skills with ability to multitask and prioritise; must be able to apply quick, independent judgment and problem-solving when necessary; ability to thrive under deadlines.
  • Substantial experience in operations coordination in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong financial acumen, including ability to maintain and update budgets, create financial forecasts, and develop processes and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient tracking of financial performance.
  • Strong team player, able to maintain a high level of focus and productivity in a busy and changing environment, a ready willingness to contribute to a team focused on delivering high quality student services and events.

Benefits
–  Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
–  Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
–  The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
–  A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne
To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits  
Culture
The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/search/info/selection-criteria

For full details and to apply (copy and paste this link into your web browser):
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/900521/senior-operations-officer

Advertised: 30 Jul 2019 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 12 Aug 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Relationship Manager

Sydney, NEW South Wales NGO Recruitment

  • Build engagement with key stakeholders including the Disability Royal Commission
  • Develop the communications strategy with and between stakeholders
  • North Sydney or Brisbane based, Monday to Friday, initially 15 month contract

 

The Organisation
  
Blue Knot Foundation (BKF) is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, empowering recovery and building resilience for adults impacted by complex trauma.   
  
With funding from the Department of Social Services (DSS), BKF has been approached to operate the Counselling and Referral Line for people affected by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.  This is a unique opportunity to play a part in significant social change.
  
The service will operate seven days a week and will provide counselling, support and referral services to people impacted by the Disability Royal Commission (DRC), including survivors, guardians, family members, carers, advocates and other people affected by the DRC.

The Role
  
This position involves the development and nurturing of an ongoing collaborative relationship with the DRC and other key stakeholders including the funder, other relevant federal government departments, disability and other support services and teams within BKF. 
  
You will ensure the implementation and delivery of an optimal wrap around service for all stakeholders requiring information, support or referral for people who are engaging with or affected by the DRC.  Additionally you will:

  • Develop plans to address the business and stakeholder needs of the DRC and callers
  • Meet regularly with DSS to ensure contract terms are met
  • Be the contact point for complaints and make recommendations for quality improvement
  • Collaborate with the counselling and referral teams to optimally address callers’ needs

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INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OFFICER (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0041551

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville

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

Salary: $83,301 – $90,170 (UOM 6)

Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Part 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 University’s inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2011–2013 was expressly aimed at developing both institutional knowledge and the fundamental processes that support Indigenous development and contribute to Indigenous wellbeing. RAP2 focused on a range of strategies and initiatives to support Faculties and Graduate Schools to achieve their own reconciliation outcomes as appropriate to their particular contexts.

In 2018 the University launched RAP3 with a focus on the key areas of Partnerships, Cultural Recognition, Student Recruitment and Retention, Staff Employment, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Research.
The Indigenous Development Team within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) has successfully led a range of projects to deliver on our RAP commitments and are now seeking an Indigenous Development Project Officer to join the team.

Under the direction of the Indigenous Development Manager, the Indigenous Development Project Officer will assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of key projects and initiatives as part of the Faculty’s ongoing strategic response to RAP3. Projects accompanying the work may include the development of an MDHS Indigenous Graduate Pathway and strategies to share the Faculty’s Indigenous Development work.

Further information on the University’s Reconciliation activities can be found here: 
http://about.unimelb.edu.au/strategy-and-leadership/reconciliation/home

For full details and to apply (copy and paste the link into your browser):
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/900650/indigenous-development-project-officer-indigenous-applicants-only

Advertised: 15 Aug 2019 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Sep 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Case Planner

Parklea, NEW South Wales Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

Thanks to a newly awarded contract by the Department of Corrective Services, MTC-Broadspectrum Joint Venture is an exciting new enterprise, delivering correctional services to the Parklea Correctional Centre in Western Sydney. As part of the Broadspectrum family, we one of the most diverse and inclusive employers: promoting flexible work options; a healthy work-life balance; and sponsoring many diversity and inclusion programs within our business.

What’s in it for you?
 
•    An excellent opportunity to ‘give back’ to our community in a rewarding way and change peoples’ lives
•    Support, lead, mentor and develop people in their careers
•    Be a member of a highly motivated, diverse team with a focus on excellence
•    Ongoing career development and learning opportunities
•    Long term stable employment with an attractive remuneration package

 

Culture:
Our people chose to align themselves with us because of the breadth of services we offer and therefore the diverse career opportunities that our people can access. We promote a collaborative culture which is underpinned by constructive behaviours.

 

Skills & Experience:

You will ideally be skilled in delivering positive outcomes and results in a complex correctional environment. You will be an excellent people person with strong interpersonal skills, personal values that show a recognition that people can change and an ability to embrace diversity Candidates for this role should also:
 
•    Have experience in a similar role within a correctional, justice or institutional setting
•    Obtain appropriate security clearances from New South Wales Police and Correctional Services New South Wales
•    Meet the physical requirements of the role and pass a functional fitness and health assessment; due to the demands of the role, applicants who consume alcohol excessively, abuse prescription drugs or consume illicit substances are unsuitable
•    Obtain and maintain a First Aid accreditation in the form of a current Statement of Attainment for HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
•    Possess a qualification in psychology, social work or related field (desirable)
•    Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice and Certificate IV in Correctional Practice within the first 12 months of service in the role if not already achieved.
 

Skills and Personal attributes:
•    Judgment – Display sound judgment in responding to risks, threats and incidents, including reporting or escalating issues as required, and managing sensitive situations and information appropriately
•    Communication – Communicate verbally and in writing in a manner that is pro-social, appropriate for the audience, clear, thorough and effective
•    Interpersonal aptitude – Demonstrate empathy, cultural understanding and the abilities to connect, build appropriate relationships, influence, negotiate and navigate interpersonal differences with inmates, peers and others
•    Conflict and incident management – Accurately assess conflict and incident situations, make effective judgements, and apply knowledge of best practices and defined policies and procedures to de-escalate and manage conflicts and incidents
•    Resilience – Show adaptability, perseverance and courage in achieving required objectives under pressure and in the face of challenges
•    Accountability – Take ownership, pro-actively achieve objectives and continuously improve.
 
This is an Indigenous- identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination act. 

You must be able to pass an AFP check, full medical screening and State Verifications to secure this role.

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: 106017

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Repairs Coordinator

Darwin, Northern Territory Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

The Company

TRACE is a joint venture between Broadspectrum and Cegelec Oil & Gas and is an operations, maintenance and construction services organisation, operating globally in the resources, energy, industrial, infrastructure, rail, and property and defence sectors. This is a complex and evolving business offering the high profile projects, large-scale challenges and tailored support you need to achieve on the global stage.  

The Role

Due to continued growth TRACE JV is seeking an experienced and qualified Repairs Coordinator for a Monday – Friday fixed term 6 month contract based locally in Darwin NT.

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate all repairs, calibrations and recertification’s via external vendors from order award through to goods receipt at warehouse.  This includes liaising with shutdown, warehouse and facility personnel to ensure no delays occur due to material unavailability. The role will be responsible for understanding all aspects of material status from purchasing, delivery, storage, final receipting, consumption and where required the returns process.

Duties will include but not limited to:

  • Coordination of internal repairs via PM04 process (SAP)
  • Coordination of repairs, calibrations and recertification’s via external vendors from order award through to goods receipt at warehouse
  • Expediting timely turnaround of equipment / materials from vendors back to inventory / offshore facilities in line with operational requirements
  • Maintain expediting notes in MSR to maximise visibility
  • Review & action MRP outputs (SAP) for refurbishable materials
  • Convert planned purchase order to purchase requisition (external repairs)
  • Create refurbishment work orders (internal repairs)
  • Perform inventory movements at workshop (internal repairs)
  • Coordinate/perform inspections at repairers facilities for repaired items
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders, review of damaged components and make decisions to repair or scrap

Requirements

  • Experience in a materials co-ordination or warehousing role.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks and deadlines.
  • Experience with the provisioning of scopes and the development of detailed work packs.
  • Advanced Excel.
  • Exposure to SAP.
  • Previous vendor/subcontractor management experience.
  • Prior Oil & Gas Maintenance or operations exposure. 

Benefits.

This is your chance to experience the safe, rewarding and performance driven culture you deserve.
Application
If you enjoy a challenge and would like to be part of our dynamic, growing and exciting company, apply now.        
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 are key components 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.
 

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Adviser – Strategy, Planning and Coordination

Cairns, Queensland Government vacancies

The Opportunity:
 
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has primary responsibility for Indigenous affairs policies and most Commonwealth Indigenous-specific policy and programmes across Australia. This reflects the Government’s priorities of ensuring better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a particular focus on getting children to school, getting adults in jobs and making communities safer.

The NIAA briefs the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and consults extensively across the Australian Public Service (APS) to ensure that the advice provided draws on the most appropriate and up-to-date sources. The NIAA is also assuming a stronger leadership role in driving Indigenous affairs policy development and innovation across the APS. The NIAA is working with State and Territory Governments to deliver high priority initiatives in pursuit of the Government’s priorities.

The NIAA Regional Network comprises 12 regions across Australia, each reflecting unique cultures and languages. The NIAA Regional Network leads engagement with communities, other stakeholders and government agencies to drive outcomes in the Government’s three key Indigenous policy areas of getting children into school, getting adults into jobs and making communities safer. The NIAA Regional Network also manages the delivery of services to achieve outcomes in these areas through funded providers under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy. Funded providers are expected to work closely with Indigenous communities in the design and delivery of projects and services. Staff in the NIAA Regional Network also work closely with funded providers and communities to develop and implement local solutions to improve outcomes in the Government’s priority areas.

The NIAA Regional Network is overseen by a National Director who is accountable to the Government for delivering results on the ground. Local staff report to the National Director through their Regional Manager to promote increased responsiveness and quicker decisions both on the ground and at the national level.

There are also two support Branches, including this role, that work to ensure that the Regional Network works collaboratively with other areas in the NIAA, and across the APS more generally. Policy and Evidence roles Staff working in this function will have the primary responsibility for ensuring Indigenous Australians are included in the design and development of policy and programs that affect them. They will ensure that Indigenous Australians are supported to realise community priorities. Staff will use data to empower Indigenous Australians to have greater agency over their own future. Roles in this function will exercise leadership in testing and sharing innovative community-led solutions and will have a direct and valued influence in continuous improvement of the overall effectiveness of government policy and programs for Indigenous Australians. Staff in these roles will initiate and drive NIAA’s policy agenda in response to community and stakeholder needs, working with Programme area stakeholders.
 
Our Ideal Candidates:
 
 
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You will make a significant and important contribution to strategic planning across the region and support the priorities of NIAA by helping to drive strategic projects, coordinating information requests, coordinating parliamentary advice and quality assuring this information before progressing it through clearance processes and submitting it in a timely manner to a high quality. You will also be expected to assist in undertaking consistent co-design activities in community as needed, assess a range of data sources to identify community needs and maintain good stakeholder connections across communities and Programme areas.
 
The role requires good analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to present complex data in simple forms. You have the ability to assess and resolve complex and sensitive issues that may impact on programme outcomes and develop creative solutions in partnership with the Regional Networks and relevant programme areas.

To fill the role, we are looking for employees who can demonstrate the following competencies:
 

  • A comprehensive understanding of Indigenous Affairs.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and protocols of local Indigenous communities and the issues and interests of those communities.
  • Strong coordination, administrative and systems management skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical, research and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work with a range of stakeholders from community to policy levels.
  • Ability to identify emerging opportunities or issues, and respond quickly to competing priorities as they emerge.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse data from a range of sources and draw logical conclusions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, good judgement and political nous.
  • Demonstrated proactive leadership that provides staff with tools and expectations to deliver high quality, client focused outcomes.
  • Oversee and monitor the administrative activities of staff members.
  • Ability to provide constructive management to staff with a focus on capability development of staff, team building and talent management.

 
How to apply:
 
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 Friday, 13 September 2019 at 11:30pm AEST.
 

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Research Fellow & Manager, Research Partnerships

Sydney, NEW South Wales Australia Council for the Arts

The Australia Council for the Arts is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.

About your role:                                  

This role will drive and enhance the Council's influence in arts and culture research through collaborative activities across the sector.

What's in it for you?               

  • Flexible working hours
  • 3-year full-time contract
  • Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Work in a positive environment that embraces diversity and supports your development
  • Salary package of $109,335 per annum + 9.5% superannuation 

What will you be doing?

  • Lead research partnerships with external stakeholders
  • Drive awareness and knowledge about arts and culture research
  • Translate research knowledge to a broad range of audiences
  • Develop, manage and deliver research projects
  • Develop opportunities for strategic research focused engagement with universities, industry groups and other agencies

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Senior Project Officer – Clerk Grade 9/10 – Planning and Review Unit, Policy, Planning & Programs – Temporary up to 2 years – 000079X0

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 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 THE ROLE

You will work in the Planning and Review Unit, managing projects and providing advice on strategic and operational planning for Legal Aid NSW, including reporting against these plans; progressing the equity and diversity functions for the organisation; coordinating and advising on Legal Aid NSW’s evaluation and review functions; and progressing collaborative service planning and reporting under the National Partnership Agreement on Legal Assistance Services 2015-20 (“NPA”).

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience in policy, projects and/or planning and evaluation work; and you should have an interest in diversity and inclusion. You will be able to manage a high workload with often competing deadlines; and will have excellent stakeholder skills. You will be able to take initiative, and work with minimal supervision

 

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 

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Manager, Planning and Review – Clerk Grade 11/12 – Policy, Planning & Programs – Central Sydney (ongoing) – 00007BG1

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 26 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

 

Manage the strategic and operational planning for Legal Aid NSW, including reporting against these plans; oversee the organisation’s equity and diversity functions, and its evaluation and review functions; and coordinate collaborative service planning and reporting under the National Partnership Agreement on Legal Assistance Services 2015-20 (“NPA”).

 

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will have a strong demonstrated collaborative workstyle and will excel at building/maintaining extensive stakeholder relationships.

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Sentence Management Administrator

Parklea, NEW South Wales Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

MTC-Broadspectrum is a joint venture of two global organisations, built on our collective strengths, capability and experience in corrections and the Australian market, to apply a global best practice approach to the management and operation of Parklea Correctional Complex (PCC). We bring depth of expertise and experience, innovation and an operational philosophy aligned to the State’s desired outcomes.  

As a member of MTC-Broadspectrum, you would be joining a team of over 10,000 employees in Australia and 100,000 globally.

About the Role:

Thanks to a newly awarded contract by the Department of Corrective Services, MTC-Broadspectrum Joint Venture are now currently seeking candidates wishing to enhance their career as a Sentence Management Administrator, based at Parklea Correctional Centre in Western Sydney.

In this role you will be responsible for providing administration support within the Sentence Management team working in a very high demanding and specialised team, with functions that include:

  • Ensuring all Custodial and Non-Custodial court orders are recorded accurately
  • Performing processing work associated with inmate transfers and advice from courts and tribunals
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • Providing support and advice to Custodial and Community Corrections staff

Our requirements:

We recognise that people are our greatest asset and we are committed to being one of the best employers to work for. As result we seek to employ people who will succeed in this role and you will have:

  • Knowledge or understanding of the NSW Criminal Justice System
  • Proven Administration experience supporting varied teams
  • Ability to multi task and communicate effectively
  • Strong technical skills which help you plan and prioritise to successfully achieve positive outcomes for the team
  • Overall your ability to provide a high level of administration support within a high volume and demanding team, are the key skills we require. 

PLEASE NOTE:

The role will be required to work under a rotating roster – and are required to work 5 of 7 days; shifts vary Monday to Friday between 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm and 2pm-10pm

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: 106536

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