Victoria, Victoria Australian Red Cross
* 3 ongoing roles, part time hours (30.4 hours per week) 
* 1 x role Central /West Region (North Melbourne or Geelong)
* 1 x role Norther Region (Bendigo or Shepparton)
* 1 x role East Region (Leongatha and Dandenong)

The Role
Lead a team of volunteers and work with staff and managers to build their capability in attracting, engaging and retaining volunteers and members. This will include taking on responsibility for core components of the volunteer management lifecycle, maintain and establish external and internal stakeholder relationships including connecting with peak bodies, councils, other agencies and private sector stakeholders. You will also play an advisory role in one or two of the following specialist portfolios – Membership, Regional Engagement, Youth and Diversity and Inclusion and provide critical thinking, advice and innovative ideas on your area of focus.

About you
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, management and / or working with and supporting volunteers and members is essential. You will also have previous proven experience engaging and supporting programs across Membership, Regional Engagement, Youth and Diversity and Inclusion (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) and ability to think outside the box, sound time management skills and to apply innovation and technology to solutions are required.

For more information please see the attached Position Description:  PD_Regional Mobilisation Coordinators.docx

For a confidential discussion, please contact David Fitzroy – Community engagement & national heritage manager on (03) 8327 7984.

Location: Australia and Oceania,–Victoria
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The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

– Join Australia's number 1 University †

– Career opportunities, professional development, work-life balance.

– Use your expertise and innovative thinking to truly have an impact. 

Who says you can't change the world? We expect to do nothing less.

Scholarly Services, University Services

Salary: $68,892 – $79,130 p.a. plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata for 0.8 FTE)

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 within the University of Melbourne.

About the role

The Senior Collection Development Officer is key in supporting the work of the Collection Development Team Leader by providing excellent customer service and support to the clients of the team. 

The role also assumes primary responsibility for coding credit cards used for the purchase of library materials, the purchase of items in all formats particularly rare and speciality items, the loading of files from vendor databases, allocating work and providing direction to other team members, and assisting with training of other team members in these workflows. 

About you

–  A qualification in a relevant field with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

–  Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and numeracy skills

–  Demonstrated ability to provide timely and high quality services to internal and external clients

–  Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues

–  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/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.

† The University of Melbourne is the Number 1 University in Australia and among the leading Universities in the world, according to The Times Higher Education world reputational ranking, the National Taiwan University ranking, The Times Higher Education world university ranking and Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Close date: 6 May 2018

For full position information and to apply online go to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/894469/senior-collection-development-officer
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, Victoria Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
About Orygen
Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
At Orygen, our leadership and staff work to deliver cutting-edge research, policy development, innovative clinical services, and evidence-based training and education to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the treatments and care provided to young people experiencing mental ill-health.
Our work has created a new, more positive approach to the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, and has developed new models of care for young people with emerging disorders. This work has been translated into a worldwide shift in services and treatments to include a primary focus on getting well and staying well, and health care models that include partnership with young people and families.
So if you’re looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, vibrant and forward thinking organisation which has become a thought leader in the field of youth mental health, we look forward to hearing from you.
 
The Role
The Administrative Support Officer will support the work of the National Program Team and assist with aspects of the teams work with Primary Health Networks (PHNs), the PHN Lead Agency projects and the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program (hYEPP). The Administrative Support Officer will be responsible for supporting and assisting key administrative and organisational processes for the Program in collaboration with other members of the National Project Team.
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The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Chancellery
Engagement

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: $79,910 -$86,499 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation

About Chancellery

The Chancellery is led by the Vice-Chancellor and has a University-wide focus on:

• delivering strategic leadership
• allocating capital according to strategic priorities
• developing and overseeing a business framework that includes appropriate financial and other organisational planning and controls
• ensuring identity or brand is consistent with strategic intent and purpose, and
• overseeing policies and initiatives that develop the academic and professional expertise of University staff members.

About the role

The Project Officer, Indigenous Strategy is a member of a small team in Civic and Community Engagement providing high level support to the Chancellery Engagement portfolio in the development and management and implementation of the University’s Indigenous strategies.

This is a two-year fixed term position, reporting to the Associate Director, Indigenous Strategy and Social Inclusion. As Project Officer, you will play a key role in the implementation of the University’s strategic Indigenous plans and in managing projects and initiatives to support the equitable participation of Indigenous students.  This includes the University’s third Reconciliation Action Plan April 2018 – December 2022 and a range of Signature Projects.

In this role, you will provide project support to the Associate Director, Indigenous Strategy and Social Inclusion, Director, Civic and Community Engagement, The Associate Director, Murrup Barak, the Assistant Provost (Indigenous Knowledges), the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) and University divisions on the implementation and delivery of Indigenous strategy within the University context.

About you

• A tertiary degree with relevant program and project management experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capacity to organise and coordinate events, and to craft communications.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff in Chancellery, University Services and Academic Divisions across the University.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, cultures and issues affecting Indigenous Australians and a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous Australian students, staff, community Elders and Indigenous community organisations.

Benefits

• Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions, and flexible work arrangements
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• 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 

† The University of Melbourne is the Number 1 University in Australia and among the leading Universities in the world, according to The Times Higher Education world reputational ranking, the National Taiwan University ranking, The Times Higher Education world university ranking and Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Please submit a cover letter, CV and document addressing the key selection criteria listed in the position description.

Close date: 20 May 2018 

For full position information and to apply online go to:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/422/ci/en/job/896621/project-officer-indigenous-strategy-indigenous-applicants-only
 

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Broken Hill, NEW South Wales Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation 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

A fantastic opportunity exists for a Disability Support Worker to join the team in Broken Hill in a permanent part-time capacity. You will be responsible for providing support with activities of daily living and developing, implementing and monitoring Individual Plan’s.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide quality direct support to service users in line with their support needs, the program they are accessing, and all support plans including the service users Individual Plan.
• Increase the service users’ skills through independence, personal growth and development through the provision of active support and their enhanced participation as a valued member of their community.
• Implement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for service users
• Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users’ development of social networks and inclusion in community activities.
• Consistently establish rapport and collaborate effectively with service users and their families to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Community Services or similar
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• A current unrestricted Driver Licence.
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities.
• A professional and positive outlook about direct care work.
• Ability to fulfil the requirements of the Key Worker role if required.
• The ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal Plan.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities
• Flexible working hours

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close Midnight Thursday 17th May 2018
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Sydney, NEW South Wales The Smith Family

• Be part of an organization that makes a difference
• Take your next career step
• Sydney CBD

The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australians to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. We are currently seeking a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to join our growing team.
Reporting to the National Manager, Corporate Partnerships and working with a dedicated and passionate team, this pivotal role will support the delivery and administration of our workplace giving program, corporate partner events and volunteering programs nationally, contributing to The Smith Family’s vision.
A day in the life of a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator might look like this, but every day can be different. Primarily, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the corporate partnerships team nationally in all administration and co-ordination functions focused on developing excellent customer relationships
• Delivering a high quality experience for all corporate volunteers by working with the Corporate Partnerships team to coordinate and deliver (in partnership with the volunteering team) a successful corporate volunteering program
• Working with partnerships, volunteering and events teams to roll out a successful corporate volunteering program
• Building and strengthen relationships with workplace giving supporters
• Supporting the corporate partnerships team on stewardship opportunities with all workplace giving partners
• Ensuring the CRM records for workplace giving accounts are current

Living up to our employment promise, our team members tell us that working for The Smith Family they have great job flexibility and the ability to work alongside committed, passionate and professional team members whilst engaging in challenging, fulfilling and diverse work. In turn, our team members believe that they offer commitment to our vision, mission and values and effective collaboration with fellow team members to deliver strong performance outcomes.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, we’d love to hear from you.  Please contact us today by sending your resume to Careers@thesmithfamily.com.au. You may view the position description at Position Description link.  For any other information, please contact Lee Grewal on (02) 9085-4925.

Closing date:  11 June 2018

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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Beenleigh, Queensland Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 6,100 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 looking to recruit a Youth Worker on a permanent full time basis. You will provide high quality, flexible support with a focus on enhancing the lives of children and young people in the Out of Home Care program in our Beenleigh region. You will be required to think creatively to plan and implement youth work programs for the children and young people you support.

Please note: Our Youth Program runs a 24/7 roster model which including sleepovers, weekend and public holiday shift requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a team based environment to facilitate delivery of quality services to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people in a foster care setting.
• Plan and implement Programs for children and young people.
• You will contribute to the development and implementation of a range of individual, therapeutic, recreational or skills-development activities that are consistent with and supportive of the care plans developed for each child.
• In conjunction with the Case Manager provide support on complex cases.
• You will required to practice from a therapeutic/non-punitive framework.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Certificate IV in a relevant child welfare or child wellbeing field.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one and unrestricted drivers licence
• Demonstrated experience in providing a creative and flexible approach to people with individual needs
• Demonstrated experience implementing Individual client care plan goals
• Commitment to improving the quality of life, skills and independence of children and young people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Willingness to work within the philosophy of the Life Without Barriers organisation

Desirable

• Previous TCI training/understanding
• Knowledge of CARE framework
• Understanding of trauma informed practices.
• Use of Microsoft Office packages

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Make the positive difference in young people’s lives
• Permanent Full Time position on offer.
• Based from Beenleigh, servicing the local region.

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 17th of June 2018.
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Townsville, Queensland Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 6,100 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

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to actively support the individual needs of frail, aged and people with a disability who access Life Without Barriers Community Care Services. Support Workers work as a team to facilitate the delivery of quality services and achieve positive outcomes with clients in a positive and proactive environment.

The roster for this Permanent Part Time position is mostly Monday to Friday (shifts start as early as 7am), however there may be some weekend work and sleepover shifts from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• Housekeeping duties in line with LWB Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to) dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, emptying bins fridges and freezers, as indicated in the clients care plan
• Washing clothing including hanging out to dry and folding of clothes
• Changing of linen as required
• Assist the client with showering, bathing, eating, grooming and any personal care needs as identified in their Care Plan
• Assist the client with community access as identified on the clients care plan
• Assist the client with activities such as (not limited to), shopping, hair dressing, post office and entertainment
• Administer basic first aid as required
• Manual handling in line with LWB Policies and Procedures as required

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Individual Support, or similar, or willingness to complete this within the first two (2) years of employment
• A current unrestricted drivers licence and reliable vehicle
• A current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain before commencement
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of clients
• The ability to develop positive relationships with the clients and to support their individual care plans as appropriate
• Good communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including carers, families and advocates)
• Ability to work within and demonstrate the Life Without Barriers values in all interactions and tasks

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Permanent ongoing positions available

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au with the subject heading ‘Aged Care – Townsville’

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24 June 2018.
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Penrith, NEW South Wales KARI
Aboriginal Cultural Liaison Officer- Penrith 
(Australian Aboriginal Identified Position).

1. JOB PURPOSE

The Cultural Liaison Officer is an integral member of the OOHC team. As an active member of the Aboriginal community this worker will provide the OOHC team with support in following Aboriginal Placement Principles, locating possible kinship placements for children and young people as well as assisting to identify other cultural opportunities that may provide the child, young person and family with a strong cultural heritage.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support and advice to OOHC workers, carers and where appropriate birth family in the preparation of the child or young person’s cultural care plan.
• Assist with the development of a child or young person’s genogram.
• Attend case conferences to ensure the cultural care plan is integrated into the child or young person’s overall case plan.
• Assist with the development of strategies to ensure promotion of a child or young person’s cultural identity.
• Attend relevant meetings as directed to ensure that the Aboriginal Placement Principle is adhered to and the child or young person has every opportunity to live in an environment that promotes their cultural wellbeing.
• Identify possible kinship connections for children or young people coming into care.
• Where appropriate complete assessments of kinship placement options during the term of an interim care order, providing the court with a report and recommendations on the best cultural placement for the child or young person.
• Provide support and advice to other team members in relation to cultural considerations.
• Attend monthly supervision meetings with your Line Manager and complete the tasks identified at these meetings.  Identify personal learning needs and give feedback on the service including the identification of gaps and areas for improvement.
• Attend any KARI meetings as requested by your Line Manager.
• Undertake and participate in regular evaluations of the service and take part in annual appraisals of staff performance and team planning days.

• Undertake specific tasks allocated by your Line Manager relating to the promotion of the service and the enhancement of the partnership between the team and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive, supportive and collaborative team environment including the ongoing learning of all team members through the sharing of ideas and feedback from training.

• Advocate for KARI and Aboriginal people, children and young people in the sector.
• Other duties as directed.

3. ELIGIBILITY  REQUIREMENTS

• Aboriginality.
• Possession of a current NSW Drivers License – minimum P2.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Willingness to undertake a Working with Children Check.

4. SELECTION CRITERIA

• A demonstrated connection to culture and community.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate networks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working with or in Aboriginal communities.
• Ability to be self-motivated in a flexible team environment.
• Demonstrated report writing skills.
• An understanding of the needs of Aboriginal Children or Young People who may not be able to live with their parents.
• Demonstrated capacity to research using multimedia tools and community networks.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Office package of tools, Outlook and capacity to navigate the internet for work purposes.
• Ability to respect and work within the values of KARI and commitment to reflecting and adhering to KARI’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to work co-operatively and respectfully with team members, foster carers, families and professionals from various agencies and cultural backgrounds.

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Coffs Harbour, NEW South Wales Coffs Harbour City Council
This traineeship is offered in partnership between Coffs Harbour City Council and NSW Health. The role will combine on the job experience with the completion of a Bachelor of Natural Science – Environment & Health through the Western Sydney University. The traineeship will run over a nominal term of 6 year's providing the successful applicant a valuable opportunity to complete a qualification and gain practical on the job experience.

If you are recognised as Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander and have an interest in pursuing a career in Environmental Health then this traineeship is a fantastic opportunity.

If you are driven by conquering challenges and want to work with a dynamic and upbeat team, this role is for you. Previous experience in Environmental Health is not necessary; however the candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have the aptitude necessary to enrol in tertiary study. If required a university preparation course may be available for the selected candidate.

What we offer:

•35-hour week with various flexible work options, programmed study days and study   leave and career growth and professional development opportunities.
•Join a leader in the industry – ideal opportunity to play a significant role in shaping   the community you live in.
•Working within a dynamic team focused on the delivery of core local government environmental health responsibilities and   pursuing opportunities to develop and implement innovative solutions to emerging issues.
•Provide support and resources to successfully complete an undergraduate qualification
•Opportunities to network with trainees from other councils completing the same program
•Other benefits such as Employee Wellness programs, bonuses, opportunities to purchase additional annual leave and salary   sacrificing options
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