Townsville, Queensland Australian Red Cross
* Maximum term role until June 2023
* Full time position (38 hours per week)
* Based in Townsville, QLD

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 role will provide relationship based intensive case work and will conduct assertive outreach to support people sleeping rough or experiencing chronic homelessness in the Townsville area to move into stable long term housing.
 
Support is provided within a holistic framework and is responsive to clients individual needs and circumstances including assertive outreach, case work, life skills based activities/groups and linking clients with ongoing support services.
 
The role will also provide intensive case coordination to assist clients to improve wellbeing, to move from sleeping rough or chronic homelessness to access and maintain stable housing and link clients with other ongoing supports as appropriate in the community.
 
What you will bring
* Significant experience working with individuals and/or families with complex needs, in a community services' organisation or similar setting
* Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based case management strategies and principles with proven experience in delivering case management services to people 'at risk' of and/or experiencing vulnerabilities
* Ability to minimise the risk which arises from crisis situations and exercise professional judgement based on ethical and legislative requirements
* Demonstrated experience in establishing strong and effective partnerships with community groups, service providers and other key stakeholders to develop responses to community issues and build on community strengths and resources
* Current and valid Australian driver's license

The 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.
 
Further information
For more information please refer to the position description below or contact Marika Steel on 07 4753 0600.
 
Position Description:  Case Manager STH FINAL 270718.pdf
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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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Perth, Western Australia Indigenous Business Australia

Manager, Investor Relations
(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only*)

Context

Indigenous Business Australia is a unique organisation that promotes and encourages self-management, self-sufficiency and economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Established under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, IBA’s programs provide the means for Indigenous Australians to create wealth and accumulate assets, take up investment opportunities, create business enterprises that provide additional employment opportunities, and to purchase homes.

It achieves these outcomes by applying a commercial focus, and by building mutually respectful and productive partnerships with Indigenous Australians, government, non-government and private sector organisations.

Investment & Asset Management

IBA’s Investment program aims to create economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by using its capital base, skills and expertise, to build and manage a substantial portfolio of investments and generate economic impact for Indigenous Australians via financial returns, commercial capability development, employment, training and supply chain outcomes.

The program has a long history of over 20 years of successful investment alongside Indigenous organisations. The portfolio comprises over $480 million in investments across Australia in a variety of sectors, including tourism, property, funds management, energy, primary industries, industrial and retail businesses.

Role

The Manager, Investor Relations position reports to the Senior Manager, Investor Relations.

The role will involve leading the development of lasting, sustainable relationships with prospective co-investors in investment fund products and other investment solutions offered by IBA Investments, managing relationships with such co-investors, and providing strategic input into product development and improvement initiatives. The role will assist the IR team to deliver a professional investment reporting and support service for clients co-invested in IBA’s investment funds.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Building relationships with prospective co-investors (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander organisations, communities and groups), with a view to:
  • identifying and maintaining appropriate understanding and knowledge of the investment needs and aspirations of such organisations, communities and groups.
  • promoting Indigenous co-investment in IBA Investments funds, direct investment and other investment products.
• Provide quality investment reporting to Indigenous co-investors that meet their needs.
• Assistance with measuring the impact that IBA investments is having through structured engagements with co-investors including client surveys and assist with internal management reporting on the performance and impact of IBA funds.
• Developing and managing investor capability initiatives such as investor meetings for IBA fund products, investor education seminars and workshops, newsletters and other forms of communication designed to build investor maturity and understanding of investment markets and products.
• Assist co-investors to obtain independent financial advice where appropriate.
• Participate in (and provide strategic input into) the development of new products and services, and initiatives designed to improve IBA’s investment products and services.

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The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

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Port Macquarie, NEW South Wales Interrelate Ltd

• Maximum Term Part Time role (30 hours per week) up to 20 November 2019
• Location: Port Macquarie & Taree
• Hourly rate: $41.35 + salary packaging + 9.5% super

Interrelate is a community based, not-for-profit organisation that has been a leading provider of quality relationship services in New South Wales since 1926. We have a network of centres across metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales. Each year, we help over 110,000 individuals, couples, families and children to develop better communication, effective solutions and strong relationships.
 
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Case Manager for the Building Stronger Families program within our Lower Mid North Coast team. The program relates to post-separation cooperative parenting and this position ensures the overall delivery and quality management of the program in this region.
 
This position has been created to fill a parental leave vacancy up to 20 November 2019. This role will be primarily based in Port Macquarie, however will require travel to our Taree Office.
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, Queensland Mission Australia

• A permanent HR business partnering opportunity
• Support leaders across Queensland & Northern Territory
• Provide advice, guidance and support for people related matters
• Work in a high functioning professional team

About Us

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 160 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

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our QLD and NT client groups to effectively build workforce capability, improve work practices, increase engagement and retention to support business outcomes.  

Reporting to the Manager, HR/ER Business Partnering and ideally working from our QLD state office, you will partner with people leaders across QLD and NT on a variety of HR related matters and issues.

At Mission Australia, no two days are the same, so a self-managing, people-centered approach along with excellent interpersonal skills is required.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Provide effective HR guidance and advice to people leaders to mitigate people related risks and issues
• Support people leader development by utilising a variety of tools and resources and deliver coaching and advice on HR/ER related matters
• Collaborate with the broader People Team to ensure major change initiatives are supported and use project/change management methodologies and practice
• Utilise reporting/metrics to educate people leaders to improve operational performance
• Ensure HR systems, process and practices are compliant with legislation, internal policy/guidelines and good practice
• Be allocated project work in line with your interests, skills and business requirements

Requirements for Success

• Tertiary qualification in human resource and/or a related discipline and 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including:
  • Employee relations
  • Compensation practices
  • Organisational diagnosis
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Performance management
  • Workforce planning and engagement
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to present information confidently, clearly and concisely selecting the appropriate mediums
• Action-oriented and results-driven with exceptional time management and prioritisation skills
• The ability to work with ambiguity and complexity in a dynamic environment and the capability to confront issues and risks and escalate appropriately
• Established interest in community and social outcomes and a personal alignment with the culture and values of Mission Australia

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:

• NFP salary packaging benefits reducing taxable income (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
• 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.

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 9217 1075.

Next Steps

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘apply’ and send your cover letter and resume today.

For more information, feel free to view the Position Description via  Health Safety Business Partner PD.pdf. For further information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia.

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, Sunday 28 April 2019.
Source: Uniting News

Queensland, Queensland Australian Red Cross
* Maximum Term role (until 30 June 2023)
* Full time hours (38 hours per week)
* Based in Aitkenvale, QLD

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
Reporting to the Team Leader, the role will operate from a strengths based and capacity building framework and ensure that standards and principles that promote social inclusion, human rights, participation and client/consumer choice form part of their practice framework.

You will provide direct service delivery support to individuals and/or families and adopt the Red Cross placed-based practice approach which aims to build capacity and resilience of individuals; empower communities to take responsibility for their futures; share with other organisations to increase collaboration; and transform systems and structures to remove barriers.

What you will bring
* Significant experience of working with individuals and/or families with complex needs, in a community services' organisation or similar setting
* Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based case management strategies and principles with proven experience in delivering case management services to people 'at risk' of and/or experiencing vulnerabilities
* Demonstrated experience of administering Brokerage funds in the context of case management plans
* Knowledge of and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people and communities
* Degree or associate diploma qualifications in human services field combined with/or substantial skills, expertise and experience attained through employment, voluntary service and/or study
* A Working with Children check is a mandatory requirement for this role
* Current and valid Australian driver's licence

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 offers 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 Lizbeth Johnson on 07 4753 0600

Position Description:  Position Description – Case Manager Generic TSV FINAL 270718.pdf
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Adelaide, South Australia Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation
Ongoing Opportunity, based in Adelaide
A unique and exciting opportunity
Salary $130,000 to $135,000 (plus 15.4% Super)

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the ATSI Act and subject to the PGPA Act. The ILSC assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to realise economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits that the ownership and management of land, water and water related rights can bring. The ILSC provides this assistance through the acquisition and management of rights and interests in land, salt water and fresh water country.
The ILSC is seeking a high performing experienced Senior Legal Counsel who has a minimum of 7 years post admission experience with particular expertise in matters of commercial transactions.
The preferred candidate will have sound knowledge and experience in commercial and corporate law, be a strong communicator and be able to successfully interact with a wide range of stakeholders. The preferred candidate will also be pragmatic, commercial and adaptable, allowing the individual to successfully partner with stakeholders and add value to the organisation.    
Reporting to the Group General Counsel you will:

• Provide high level legal services in regard to the ILSC’s acquisition, management and administrative functions to ensure effective project implementation and regulatory compliance
• Oversee the legal aspects of the acquisition and grants programs, including extensive contract drafting, legal and commercial negotiation and advice into project management in order that ILSC projects meet and maintain legal compliance
• Conduct detailed and complex research on legal and policy matters affecting the ILSC's programs and the management of assets held by the ILSC in order that ILSC maintains legal compliance
• Have primary carriage of all aspects of personal property security matters as well as involvement with conveyancing and commercial transactions

The preferred applicant will be engaged under the provisions of the ILC Enterprise Agreement.

You must be an Australian resident and a current driver’s licence is essential. 

To apply visit www.ilsc.gov.au/jobs

Applications are to include a covering letter and current CV in “MS Word” or PDF.  Further information may be requested if you are selected for interview.
Applications close Thursday 23 May 2019.
At the ILSC we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we support.
 
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