Sydney, NEW South Wales Mission Australia

• Lead Mission Australia’s Aged Care facilities and champion meaningful change
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits and a company car
• Make a difference to the lives of elderly Australians requiring accommodation and care

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.

Your Opportunity

Mission Australia operates three Aged Care facilities targeting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These facilities provide stable accommodation, care and support to improve mental health and well-being and quality of life.   Each facility caters for 60-72 residents and two are located in Sydney and one is in Orange.

As our General Manager – Aged Care, you will be reporting to the Sate Director (NSW, ACT and Victoria) and will have the following 6 direct reports:

• Three Directors of Care (two based in Sydney and one in Orange)
• Business Manager
• Project Systems Manager
• Quality & Compliance Manager

Your primary focus will be to lead Mission Australia’s Aged Care facilities and teams including business and workforce planning and systems to ensure effective service delivery and quality of care.  This includes overseeing facility operations in all matters relating to standard of care, legislative requirements, certifications, licensing, staffing, finance, accreditation, business operations, process improvement and safety systems.

You will also provide aged care advice to the State Director and Executive, commissioning new services and building cross-functional and external stakeholder relationships to shape services, ensure quality and compliance and meet budget and contract requirements.

Mission Australia is in the process of developing an Aged Care Strategy which will provide a blue print for future development of aged care services.  As the General Manager, you will also lead this exciting initiative focused on quality, client centred approaches and resident satisfaction!

Requirements for Success

• Post graduate level qualification in health management, business or related field (a Registered Nurse with unrestricted AHPRA registration is preferred but not essential)
• Significant senior management experience in aged care or related residential clinical care management
• Strong track record in leading client-centred, quality and compliant services to improve the well-being of vulnerable people
• Experience in funding negotiation, contract management and commissioning of new services
• A track record in innovation, service design and improvement and leading change
• Demonstrated ability to lead business and resource planning and deliver outcomes on time and within budget
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience, together with the ability to advocate and influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
• Experience in people management, coaching, mentoring and professional development of others
• Understanding of homelessness and the aged care needs of homeless older people and demonstrated interest in the community and social work

Culture & Benefits

A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered 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
• Generous discounts with hotels, travel insurance and major retailers
• Free, confidential counselling services via our EAP
• Flexible work arrangements and volunteering opportunities
• Discounted health care with Medibank Private

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.

As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check if you haven’t completed one in the last 12 months.

Applications close midnight 22^nd January 2019.
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Tennant Creek, Northern Territory Origin Energy
Origin – Australia's Leading Integrated Energy Company

An integral part of Australia’s energy future, we explore, produce, generate and sell energy to power millions of Australian homes and businesses every day, keeping them going and growing.

Origin offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities – from project management and leadership, to technical and engineering. Working for Origin can take you all over Australia – in the field, as well as in the office – or around the world. With global energy demand growing, Origin is looking for new ways to meet that need and create tomorrow’s energy solutions. It’s an exciting time to be a part of Origin.

The Role
Origin Energy is currently seeking a Road Train Driver to provide the effective and safe delivery of goods around the Uluru and Tennant Creek area from a base in Alice Springs. The successful applicants will be employed on a permanent basis and will spend 2 weeks driving and 2 weeks working in the yard.
Key responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to:

• Operating assigned vehicle over the first 2 week period (Mon to Fri – 13 hr days) and completing required tasks while working in the yard over the second 2 week period (Mon to Fri – 38 hrs p/w)
• Undertaking daily / weekly / monthly checks of assigned Road Train and completing appropriate checklists in accordance with Origin Energy Operational Procedures
• Washing and cleaning assigned vehicle as required and performing minor maintenance tasks to preserve the serviceability of the vehicle
• Hoseman work including filling and testing the cylinders
• Reporting any customer Site Installation Defects or Hazards in the required format
• Completing site reports and report customer complaints/compliments as required
• Demonstrating behaviors in line with Origin’s ‘Our Compass’ at all times.

Is This You
To be successful in your application you will have:

• Experience working in a logistics environment
• Appropriate licenses including; MC licence, Dangerous Goods licence incorporating Class 2 Flammable Gases is desirable and ideally a forklift licence.
• A willingness to learn, a strong work ethic and a passion for safet

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to undergo a full medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
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Ceduna, South Australia Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 5,600 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 seeking motivated, enthusiastic Disability Support Workers to work in our Supported Accommodation Service in Ceduna. Work across a flexible roster, which may include evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

Life Without Barriers provides individualised support to Aboriginal men with a disability living in a 24 hour, 7 days a week residential home. We are seeking passionate, dedicated staff who are committed to supporting Aboriginal people with complex issues, including acquired brain injury and mental illness to live in the community.

Key responsibilities

• Encourage clients’ involvement in culturally appropriate vocational and recreational programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Case Plans/Individual Plans.
• Enhance independence and daily living skills, and some personal care may be required.
• Maintain appropriate records for individuals.
• Assist individuals to engage in cultural activities and maintain cultural connection.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Community Welfare, Individual Support (Disability) or similar.
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain before commencement).
• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence.
• Experience working with Complex Behaviours.
• Passionate about provide Person-Centred and Active Support.
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and Child Related Employment Screening.

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 cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au
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Melbourne, Victoria Australian Red Cross
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Full time
* Location: North Melbourne, VIC

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

About the role
The Response Advisor will help analyse, plan and deliver Australian Red Cross' support to Red Cross and Red Crescent partners' humanitarian assistance to disaster and crises events globally, with a focus on Asia Pacific. The Response Advisor will support the Response Manager to strengthen the global surge system and enhance preparedness for response activities with partners, emphasising localisation and collective approaches that contribute towards better humanitarian outcomes.

Inherent requirements of this role include international and domestic travel. A condition of employment with Australian Red Cross is that all employees abide by security and health protocols, procedures and policies.

What you will bring
* Experience of disaster preparedness/ response/ recovery/ with Red Cross Red Crescent, NGO or other similar organisations
* Knowledge of the Asia Pacific region.
* Proven ability in analysis, intervention design and successful implementation of complex operations.
* Experience in mobilising resources to support humanitarian outcomes from institutional and public donors
* Excellent analytical capacity including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and cross-cultural skills.
* Demonstrate capacity of working within and contributing to information management systems and MERL frameworks.

The benefits
Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people. Red CRoss offer generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Further information
For further information about this role, please refer to the position description below or contact Jess Letch on 9380 1820

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Coffs Harbour, NEW South Wales Mission Australia

• Seeking 2 exceptional Housing Officers join our new team in Coffs Harbour
• 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
 
We are growing our footprint on the Mid North Coast and are seeking 2 Housing Officers to join our newly established team in the heart of Coffs Harbour!

In these pivotal positions, you’ll be instrumental in delivering a wide range of tenancy and property management services to clients on low to moderate incomes and clients with complex needs.
 
Reporting to the Regional Leader and the Team Leader, you will be the leading force managing complex cases and tenants in the bid to make a difference in the lives of Australians in need.
 
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lease vacant properties by conducting sign –ups for tenancies ensuring that all required paperwork and documentation are thoroughly and accurately completed
• Work with tenants to assist and support them in maintaining their tenancies
• Carry out property inspections of all properties periodically and as needed
• Attend court/tribunal hearings where necessary to represent the interest of the organisation
• Ensure tenancy and property records are kept up to date and information recorded meets the organisations and Regulatory standards 
• Maintain positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Actively contribute to developing and implementing strategies that connect tenants to additional support

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable client groups
• Understanding of the needs of people on low incomes and vulnerable people
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook & Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Current Drivers’ License, WWCC are essential
• Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to gain one
• Excellent time management and priorotisation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Open and flexible to a fast paced and changing work load

 As Mission Australia Housing is on an exciting journey of change, your community housing experience, organisational ability and exceptional interpersonal skills will see you succeed!
 
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 Charoah Evans via evansc@missionaustralia.com.au  

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.
 
Applications close midnight, Sunday 24^th February 2019.
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Edinburgh, South Australia Government vacancies
Open only to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of the community
EL 1
$101,955 – $115,005 (plus super)
Edinburgh, SA
 
The Department of Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group (E&IG) is responsible for the planning, development and management of significant Commonwealth landholdings and facilities to support current and future Defence capability. E&IG Service Delivery Division is seeking an experienced professional with skills in planning, building environments, project management or other related disciplines and who is interested in working in a complex & diverse estate management & planning environment. Your skills and experience will be used to identify and plan facilities solutions to achieve a sustainable Defence estate.
 
You will be working independently and using your people management skills and knowledge to lead and maintain a high performing and cohesive Estate Management & Planning team.  You will have the skills to engage across a range of stakeholders, both internal to Defence and external parties to collaborate, negotiate and develop pragmatic solutions and achieve positive planning outcomes for the Defence estate.
 
You will be a confident and articulate decision maker, working within legislative and policy frameworks.  You will be expected to provide high quality and timely Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice via your team to numerous stakeholders. Your problem solving skills will be utilised as there will be a range of complex estate management & planning issues that impact on the strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence that you will be required to manage and/or coordinate. This position is situated at Edinburgh Parks, however has responsibilities across the Defence Estate in South Australia, so will involve some site based work and infrequent travel to regional and Defence remote sites and training areas.
 
Application Closing Date: Friday 8 March, 2019
                            
For further information please review the job information pack, reference EIG/00480/19  on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers
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EAST MELBOURNE, Victoria Cathy Freeman Foundation

Key information

This is a fixed-term role until 13^th September 2019. Cathy Freeman Foundation will be processing applications as they are received and as such there is not a set closing date for applications.
 
This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) role, which will involve working some weeks full-time (prior to, during and after Horizons camps) as well as some weeks working three days per week (for planning and preparation).

About the Cathy Freeman Foundation

The Cathy Freeman Foundation was established in 2007 to work with remote Indigenous students, families and communities to improve education outcomes and inspire Indigenous students to achieve their goals and dreams.
The Foundation acknowledges the strength and wisdom that lies within remote Indigenous communities. Our work demands strong and trusting partnerships with community, Elders and school leaders. We partner with communities for the long haul, as we journey through the complexities of the work required to create sustainable social change.
 
The Cathy Freeman Foundation works with 1600 Indigenous children and their families across four remote Indigenous communities in Queensland (Palm Island and Woorabinda) and the Northern Territory (Wurrumiyanga and Galiwin’ku).
 
The Cathy Freeman Foundation implements five key programs across these communities, working with children from Kindergarten through to Year 12. The key outcomes of our programs include increased school attendance, increased Year 12 attainment, building the self-belief and self-esteem of Indigenous students to achieve their dreams and increasing the engagement of families and communities in educational events and activities. The Cathy Freeman Foundation inspires children to realise their own gold medal journey.

Values

The team at the Cathy Freeman Foundation share the following values, which generally attract like- minded community, school and funding partners.

• Experience – we take the voice of community seriously and build upon what already works.
• Learning – we share a love of learning amongst our staff and with our school and community partners.
• Loyalty – communities respect that we are there for the long term.
• Integrity – we follow through on our word.
• Initiative – we take the small necessary steps to create positive social change

The role

The Horizons Program includes educational and personal development camps offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 5-12 from each of the Cathy Freeman Foundation partner communities. The foundation currently run five Horizons camps per year in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Darwin and Brisbane.
 
The Horizons Program Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of program management and implementation of the Cathy Freeman Foundation Horizons Program including camp design and logistics, implementing pre-and post-camp activities within each partner community and attending and coordinating each of the camps in collaboration with our program partner Cottage by the Sea.
 
A key aspect of this role is to facilitate educational and personal development workshops with students on each camp. This role is based in Melbourne and will involve significant travel opportunities across Australia. 
 
The Horizons Program Coordinator will report directly to the Programs Director and will work closely with the whole Programs team across each of our community-based offices as well as in Melbourne.
 
This role will be responsible for all aspects of program implementation and management, including monitoring and reporting and will be responsible for ensuring that the program meets its stated objectives and outcomes.
 

Salary and conditions

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) role within the Cathy Freeman Foundation, a salary commensurate with the sector is offered. The role will involve working some weeks full-time (prior to, during and after camps) as well as some weeks working three days per week (for planning). This is a fixed-term role until 13^th September 2019.
 
The Cathy Freeman Foundation prides itself on being a flexible and inclusive workplace, additional benefits include:

• Flexible working hours and locations
• Travel opportunities
• Comprehensive Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) policy

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, NEW South Wales Mission Australia

• Seeking an exceptional Housing Officer to join our team in Rokeby
• 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
 
We are seeking a Housing Officer to join our passionate and diverse team in Rokeby!

In this pivotal position, you’ll be instrumental in delivering a wide range of tenancy and property management services to clients on low to moderate incomes and clients with complex needs.
 
Reporting to the Regional Leader, you will work with our multi-disciplinary team to support tenants to sustain their tenancies and create a better future for themselves and their families.
 
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lease vacant properties by conducting sign –ups for tenancies ensuring that all required paperwork and documentation are thoroughly and accurately completed
• Work with tenants in a team environment to assist and support them in sustaining their tenancies
• Carry out property inspections of all properties periodically and as needed
• Attend court/tribunal hearings where necessary in support of our community housing model
• Ensure tenancy and property records are kept up to date and information recorded meets the organisations and Regulatory standards 
• Foster positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Actively contribute to developing and implementing strategies that connect tenants to additional support

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable tenant and/or client groups
• Understanding of the needs of people on low incomes and vulnerable people
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook & Excel
• Sound written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Current Drivers’ License and WWCC are essential
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to gain one
• Excellent time management and priorotisation skills
• Being a team player with the ability to work autonomously on a regular basis
• Open and flexible to a fast paced and changing work load

 As Mission Australia Housing is on an exciting journey of change, your community experience, organisational ability and exceptional interpersonal skills will see you succeed!
 
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)
• 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.
 
As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, we invite you to get in touch via email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or phone (02) 9217 1075.
 
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.
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.
 
Applications close midnight, Sunday 7^th April 2019.
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