Category Archives: Uncategorized

DEANS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0049371

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Southbank

Division/Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music

Role & Superannuation rate: Academic – Full time – 17% super

The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne is home to the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Long recognised as one of the leading providers of fine arts and music education in Australia, the Faculty has an ambitious plan to grow its global profile.  

About the Role 

We invite applications from early career researchers for a Dean’s Research Fellowship. The Research Fellowship is designed to support talented, doctoral graduates who are working on digital innovation within the disciplines of Fine Arts and Music to establish and consolidate their research careers by contributing to the intellectually vibrant research culture of the Faculty. Applicants would be expected to contribute to one or more areas of research strengths within the Faculty.

The Research Fellowship provides an opportunity for dedicated research time within a supportive and collegial research environment. A small teaching component is also an essential part of this position, enabling the development of teaching skills and a teaching portfolio. The successful candidate will receive research, teaching and academic career training and mentoring, designed to equip the candidate for a career as a teaching and research-focused academic at an Australian or international university.

A research fund of $25,000 will be provided to support project costs during the Fellowship.

About you 

You will be a PhD graduate with a strong record in research. A demonstrated capacity for multidisciplinary and collaborative research, an ability to generate external funding, and eagerness to contribute to the research outcomes of the Faculty are required.

Location 

Based in the beautiful Southbank Campus of The University of Melbourne, you will work nestled amongst Melbourne’s major arts and cultural organisations and venues. You will have the convenience of great transport links to the rest of the city with the serenity of the Botanical Gardens close by.  

The Details 

Please download a copy of the position description for full details of the role and selection criteria.  

In developing your application, you must include the details required as outlines in the Guidelines for Application for Deans Research Fellowship document.
 

Application Guidelines: Download File Guidelines for Application for Deans Research Fellowship.pdf

Position Description: Download File Deans Research fellowship PD.pdf

To apply  http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/904788/deans-research-fellowship

Applications close: 24 May 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

 

 

Source: Uniting News

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0052683

Work type: Fixed Term 12 months

Location: Parkville, Vic

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

Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Salary: $75,011 – $86,158 (UOM 5)

Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 9.5% 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).

About the role:

  • Join a diverse team dedicated to the improvement of Indigenous Eye Health
  • Entry-level role allowing you to develop a broad range of skills supporting the administration and communications functions of the unit

Indigenous Eye Health (IEH) is a small, dedicated, multi-disciplinary team predominantly based in Melbourne working to Close the Gap for Vision for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People. We are seeking a motivated person to join us on a full-time basis.  This role provides the opportunity to obtain and develop a wide range of administrative skills whilst also supporting the delivery of communications and events for the unit. 

About you:

To be successful in this position you will be able to:

  • Communicate efficiently with a wide range of stakeholders
  • manage your time and workload effectively
  • professionally support a team to achieve its collective goals.

Essential Criteria

  • Completion of a degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • High level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with a range of people across all levels of the organisation
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service
  • Well-developed organisation and time management skills
  • High level of proficiency in the use of standard application software such as the Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in or an understanding of the higher education sector, Indigenous health and/or eye health.
  • Previous experience in or knowledge of digital marketing tactics such as SEO, email marketing and social media engagement.

Position Description  http://go.unimelb.edu.au/pa4i

 

Advertised: 07 May 2021 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 23 May 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Source: Uniting News

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER (INDIGENOUS PROGRAMMES)

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0052150

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville, Vic

Division/Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne

Department/School: Department of Business Administration

Salary: $107,547 – $127,707 (Level B)

Role & Superannuation rate: Academic – Full 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).

About the role

Reporting to the Director, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Indigenous Programmes) is responsible for developing and implementing the Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership Indigenous business education strategy. The role involves programme direction, programme design, stakeholder development and engagement, resource allocation, supporting faculty in the delivery of programmes, Indigenous research and teaching into Centre programmes, and ensuring the operational viability of the Centre’s Indigenous business education strategy.

The role involves a degree of autonomy and responsibility and requires a high level of interpersonal skills, stakeholder management skills, research and teaching skills and the ability to organise the work of others to ensure the continued operations of the Centre. Overseeing four programmes which form the Centre’s initial Indigenous business education strategy, you will contribute small amounts of research and teaching directly related to your area of research, in order to develop a full academic record and competitive profile.

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to:
https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Position Description   http://go.unimelb.edu.au/2h4i

To apply http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/905089/lecturersenior-lecturer-indigenous-programmes

Applications close: 31 May 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Source: Uniting News

PATENTS & IP CONTRACTS ASSISTANT

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0049629

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville

Division/Faculty: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Department/School: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

Salary: $75,011 – $86,158 (UOM 5)

Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 17% super

About Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact.  RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery. 

About the role

As Patents and IP Contracts Assistant, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Knowledge & Technology Transfer team within the Business Development & Innovation (BDI) group. The IP Team is responsible for supporting the patenting, royalties and IP contract administration activities of RIC.

Working closely with the IP Contracts Officer and the IP Officer, your role will have a particular emphasis on patent administration, royalty receipt and distribution, and IP contract data and records management to support the development and commercial exploitation of the University’s innovative technologies.

About you

You will be a team player with demonstrated experience in supporting a range of stakeholders across a complex organisation. You will have excellent attention to detail with strong experience in accurate data, financial detail and file recording. 

You will further have:

–  Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant area or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training

– Experience with higher education sector intellectual property contract management, including data entry and auditing, reporting and monitoring of compliance with milestones.

– Ability to support patent processes and administration including filing requirements, prosecution deadlines, and renewals.  Experience at a patent or intellectual property firm or higher education sector would be highly regarded.

– Ability to undertake financial administration, including invoicing, requesting accounts payable, and account reconciliation.

–  Proven ability to thrive in a changing and fast paced environment

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/staff-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/selection-criteria

Position Description   http://go.unimelb.edu.au/sy4i

 

Advertised: 25 May 2021 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 02 Jun 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Source: Uniting News

Solicitor I-III – Legal Officer Grade I-III – Family Law – Sydney Metropolitan Talent Pool for Ongoing or Temporary Positions – Full-time or Part-time – 00008ADV

Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW Logo

Solicitor I-III – Legal Officer Grade I-III – Family Law – Sydney Metropolitan Talent Pool for Ongoing or Temporary Positions – Full-time or Part-time – 00008ADV

• Talent Pool for Future Ongoing or Temporary vacancies
• Sydney Metropolitan Locations
• Competitive Salary Package at 127k pa 
 
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

The position is responsible for:
• Providing high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities
• Conducting an effective legal practice.
• Complying with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for passionate Solicitors with experience in family law and care and protection matters. Your strong communication skills will enable you to provide efficient and effective legal services to clients of Legal Aid from a range of diverse backgrounds.
 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
• Legal Qualifications

• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW 
 
• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement 
 
• 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 for temporary vacancies

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident for ongoing vacancies

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)

• cover letter (maximum 1 page).

As part of the application process, you will also be required to respond to two targeted questions with a maximum of 300 words per question. Please do not attach your responses to these questions instead provide your responses when prompted during the application process:

1. What post admission experience do you have in the conduct of Family Law and Care and Protection matters?

2. What are the challenges in representing socially and/or economically disadvantaged clients?

Please save your CV and Cover Letter as 'LAST NAME, First name – CV/Cover Letter' in PDF or word format.

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future temporary or ongoing vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.

To ensure recruitment at Legal Aid NSW continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual methods may be used for interviews and assessments. This may include interviews conducted by video, telephone interviewing, Microsoft Teams meetings and online assessments.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Talent Pool for ongoing/Temporary opportunities at full-time or part-time
• Enquiries: Convenor Christine Lovell-Jones on (02) 4908 6133 or Christine.Lovell-Jones@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• The Sydney Metropolitan Offices include: Bankstown, Blacktown, Burwood, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Parramatta, Penrith, Sutherland, Sydney Central 

Applying for a Role
Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Salary Range: $77,578 – $115,017 plus superannuation & leave loading

• Jobs Board Ref No. 00008ADV
• Closing Date: Sunday 20 June 2021 [11:59pm]  


Source: Uniting News

Executive Director, Development and Strategic 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

Executive Director, Development and Strategic Partnerships                                                                                                                        

  • Shape and influence policy and attitudes towards Australian arts and creativity
  • Cultivate national and international strategic partnerships
  • Increase our impact across government, business, and community

This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced executive with prominent standing in their domain, to drive long-term sustainability and public value of Australian arts and creativity through influential strategic partnerships and sector development. 

The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's principal arts funding and advisory body. We champion and invest in Australian arts and creativity. We are committed to ensuring all Australians can enjoy the benefits of arts and creativity and be part of the cultural life of our nation.

As the Australia Council's Executive Director, Development and Strategic Partnerships you will play a leading role in advancing the Australia Council's sector development strategy and provide oversight of robust and impactful research, to increase understanding and advance priorities. You will improve the long-term sustainability of the arts and creative sector through industry partnerships, including all levels of government, commercial partners, NGOs, and social ventures.

In this role, you will stimulate a robust and inclusive national agenda, cultivate strategic partnerships and networks nationally and internationally, and represent Council in public industry forums. You will be driven to achieving the Australia Council's strategic objectives as a key contributor and member of the executive.

Source: Uniting News

Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment – Solicitor I-III- Legal Officer Grade I-III – Family Law – 1 Ongoing Vacancy at Tamworth and Talent Pool for Central and Inland NSW Offices (ID: 00008C12)

Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW Logo
Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment – Solicitor I-III- Legal Officer Grade I-III – Family Law – 00008C12

An information session facilitated by the Convenor, along with representatives from Recruitment and the Aboriginal Services Branch, will be held online on Microsoft Teams (link) on 1 July 2021 Thursday from 2-3PM.  

• Competitive Salary Package up to 127K
• x1 Immediate Ongoing Vacancy at Tamworth
• Talent Pool for future vacancies at Central and Inland NSW offices: Albury, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga
 
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
The position is responsible for:
• Providing high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities
• Conducting an effective legal practice.
• Complying with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for passionate Solicitors with experience in family law and care and protection matters. Your strong communication skills will enable you to provide efficient and effective legal services to clients of Legal Aid from a range of diverse backgrounds.
 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Legal Qualifications

• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
 
• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement 
 
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or working with Children Check
 
• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident is essential for ongoing vacancies 

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident, or hold a valid working visa for temporary vacancies 

• Drivers Licence

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)
• cover letter (maximum 1 page).

As part of the application process, you will also be required to respond to two targeted questions with a maximum of 300 words per question. Please do not attach your responses to these questions. Instead, provide your responses when prompted during the application process:

1. What post admission experience do you have in the conduct of Family Law and Care and Protection matters?

2. What are the challenges in representing socially and/or economically disadvantaged clients?

Please save your CV and Cover Letter as 'LAST NAME, First name – CV/Cover Letter' in PDF or word format.

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future temporary or ongoing vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.

To ensure recruitment at Legal Aid NSW continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual methods may be used for interviews and assessments. This may include interviews conducted by video, telephone interviewing, Microsoft Teams meetings and online assessments.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

Legal Aid NSW is committed to increasing its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce to ensure the organisation is reflective of our client base. This is a targeted role in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities.

Please note: a role advertised as targeted does not preclude non-Aboriginal applicants from applying.

For Aboriginal specific information regarding working at Legal Aid NSW, our Aboriginal Staff network, career development opportunities and support systems please email: aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION

An information session facilitated by the Convenor, along with representatives from Recruitment and the Aboriginal Services Branch, will be held online on Microsoft Teams (link) on 1 July 2021 Thursday from 2-3PM.  

• x1 Ongoing Opportunity at Tamworth (35HPW)
• Talent Pool for future vacancies in Central and Inland NSW – Albury, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga.
• Enquiries: Kasey Matheson on (02) 4908 6157 or Kasey.Matheson@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Applying for a Role
Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Closing Date: Sunday 18 July 2021  [11:59pm] 

Source: Uniting News

MELBOURNE INDIGENOUS PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (MIPEP) 2021

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

Job no: MIPEP2021

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville and Southbank, Vic

Multiple positions are available

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Salary: $69,365 plus 9.5%* or 17% superannuation (dependent on role)
(*Standard 9.5% superannuation will increase to 10% from 1 July 2021)

Are you interested in developing your career while obtaining a nationally recognised qualification at the Diploma level? Would you like to work in a challenging and busy work environment? Would you want to be part of a cohort engaging in professional development and enrichment activities and also have a dedicated mentor to support your journey?

Then consider applying for the Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program (MIPEP) 2021. There are vacancies in administrative and business support roles in which you will gain broad experience and skills in two separate business areas during the program.

The University of Melbourne is seeking Indigenous Australians who:

  • are enthusiastic about learning and acquiring new skills
  • thrive on gaining a wealth of experience
  • are committed to developing a career with us.

PLEASE DO NOT apply via the University website. Murrup Barak is working in partnership with AFL SportsReady who is managing all incoming applications.

As a pre-requisite to applying for the program, you are required to submit a separate cover letter, résumé and response to the selection criteria* for your application to be considered. All applications are to be sent only to Ria Stephenson with the email subject line stating: ‘My application for the Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program 2021’.

Please find further information and apply by visiting the AFL Sportsready website: Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program – AFL Sportsready

Who should I contact for further information?
If you are interested in applying, you are required to express your interest with Ria Stephenson from AFL SportsReady as soon as possible who will inform you of the next steps.

Ria Stephenson
Recruitment Consultant
T: 0457 772 600
E: applications@aflsportsreadycom.au

If you would like to know more about MIPEP or Indigenous Employment at the University more broadly, please contact Lea Stuart, Indigenous Employment Project Officer (leanora.stuart@unimelb.edu.au or (03) 8344 6840 / 0466 943 710.

What happens once my application is received by AFL SportsReady?
AFL SportsReady will contact all applicants to arrange an initial pre-screen for the role. Please note that the pre-screen is a mandatory component of the recruitment process and candidates must be willing to undertake a pre-screen to progress to the next stages of recruitment.

Your application will be processed and considered for MIPEP 2021. All candidates will be contacted on before Friday 30 July 2021 as to the outcome of their application.

Please note, if you are shortlisted, you are required to attend via zoom for both:
MIPEP Information Session (9 August 2021)
MIPEP Assessment Centre (10 August 2021)

* Your application should include a response against the following 3 selection criteria.

  1. High attention to detail with the ability to priorities task, identify issues, problem solve and improve processes
    For example: What tasks are you currently responsible for, what issues have risen, how did you solve the issues and what was put in place to rectify the issues arising again.
  2. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills to adapt to a wide range of stakeholders
    For example: Provide an explanation of a time you have had to communicate with a manager, client and/or customer.
  3. Committed team player with the capability to collaborate to achieve team goals. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport
    For example: In the past how have you adapted your communication style to suite a specific situation or people.

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Position Description http://go.unimelb.edu.au/h8ti

Applications close: 18 Jul 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Source: Uniting News

Deputy Director Indigenous Health

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Government vacancies
The Role
The Department of Defence is a key supporter of the Commonwealth National Agreement on Closing the Gap with our commitments outlined in the Defence Reconciliation Action Plan (D-RAP) 2019-2022. The D-RAP includes 61 key actions to support Indigenous personnel, communities and businesses.

As a valued member of our Directorate, you will play a key role in supporting Joint Health Command through the coordination, design and delivery of health initiatives to advance the health outcomes of Australian Defence Force (ADF) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

You will lead the promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health projects, showing awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within the ADF and wider community.

Key accountabilities:

  • Determine requirements in areas of Indigenous Health (eg. needs analysis) and present briefing packs accordingly;
  • Identify, develop, nurture and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and employ a collaborative approach to drive positive outcomes;
  • Lead the development and implementation of Indigenous Health initiatives across the Defence Health workforce (eg. Health promotion activities);
  • Support the ongoing evaluation of implementation and strategies to ensure continuous improvement and contribution towards Closing the Gap initiatives.
  • Strengthen policies and practices; and
  • Maintain culturally appropriate health education and information promoting health and wellbeing for Indigenous Australians across the ADF Health Workforce.

The current position is ongoing however we will be creating a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 12 months.

About our Team
The Directorate of Defence Health People Reform (DHPR) was established in June 2020 as part of the Operational Health Branch within Joint Health Command. The DHPR is responsible to the Commander Joint Health in their capacity as the Joint Workforce Sponsor. Our goal is to oversee the Defence health workforce (e.g. doctors, nurses, medics and dentist etc.) to meet Defence priorities and operational requirements. We work in collaboration with the Services (Navy, Army and Air Force), Joint Health Command and Defence People Group to drive reform in all areas relating to the Defence Health workforce.
Source: Uniting News

IHL Legal Adviser

, Australian Red Cross

Permanent, full time position
 
* Based in Canberra, ACT
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
* People with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
 
If you require any adaptations to our usual recruitment process to enable you to put your best foot forward, please dont hesitate to contact us, we would warmly welcome your input.
 
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian Movements seeking to build a better society based on people helping people. Our vision is human dignity, peace, safety, and well-being for all.
 
About the role
You will work primarily to promote national implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) as well as supporting the other work streams of the IHL department.
 
You will be responsible for fostering strategic and constructive relationships with the Australian Government and developing internal legal and policy positions on matters relating to IHL issues within Australia.
 
You will also coordinate the IHL departments engagement with the legal sector, including the judiciary.
 
The Legal Adviser is also a representative of the IHL department in the ACT and undertakes specific stakeholder engagement and IHL training and dissemination locally as required.
 
What you will bring
* Legal qualification and proven legal practice experience in Australia
* Experience working in a legal or policy function within Government
* Demonstrated understanding of government processes, public policy, politics and advocacy
* Broad, up-to-date contacts in federal government and strong networking and relationship building skills
* Highly-developed diplomatic and persuasive skills
* Strong knowledge of international humanitarian law
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a matrix structure – demonstrating initiative, flexibility and willingness to collaborate
 
Why work with us?
Work for purpose and know that your work helps keep our people and the communities we work with safe.
 
You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.
 
Further Information
To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. For additional enquiries, please contact Yvette Zegenhagen on 0413 251 862.
 
Position description:  1 Position Description – Team Member – IHL Legal Adviser.pdf
 
Applications for this position will close at 11:55pm on Monday, 12th July 2021.
 
Location: Australia and Oceania, Melbourne

Source: Uniting News