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Anangu Health Workforce Coordinator – Nganampa Health Council

Alice Springs, Northern Territory Australian Red Cross
Your New Career
Nganampa Health Council (NHC) now has a newly created opportunity for an Anangu Health Workforce Coordinator to join their team on a full-time basis. For candidates who already have accommodation on the APY Lands, this position would ideally be based in Umuwa. However, if you do not have access to accommodation on the APY Lands then the position could be based in Alice Springs and would involve regular travel to the APY region.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, your key responsibility will be to coordinate the activities for the Nganampa Health Council Anangu Health Workforce, including: 
* Consulting and liaising regularly with Anangu Health Mayatjas at the local clinic level;
* Ensuring that Anangu Health Worker and Aboriginal Liaison Officer employment and support systems are maintained and resourced; and
* Managing the On Call Support Worker (OCSW) Program.

For more information please call Kim Gates on 0439 201 115.

About the Benefits 
In return for your professionalism, commitment and care, Nganampa Health Council offers you a truly unique and satisfying career opportunity.

On offer is an attractive salary circa $90,000 + super (commensurate with experience) plus a range of benefits including:
* 5 weeks leave per year;
* Salary packaging;
* Study leave in order to plan and develop your career; 
* Travel subsidies; and
* Full support from the health team.

A fully maintained 4WD vehicle will also be provided for travel to the APY Lands.

For those recruited from outside Central Australia, relocation assistance will be provided, as well as an annual economy airfare for you and your dependents to/from your place of recruitment. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

About Nganampa Health Council
Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal owned and controlled health organisation operating on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far north-western region of South Australia. The APY Lands cover roughly 103,000 square km, with a population of approx. 3,000 Anangu people. The region is freehold land controlled by the Anangu people. 

Across this area, Nganampa Health Council operates seven clinics, an aged care facility and assorted health-related programs including aged care, sexual health, environmental health, dental, women's health, men's health, children's health and mental health.

Nganampa Health Council is widely recognised as being an exemplary Aboriginal health service in the country. Their successes include significantly reducing the rates of sexually transmitted infections, increasing birth weights through their antenatal program, consistently keeping childhood immunisation rates at 100% and providing high quality residential and respite aged care at their Tjilpiku Pampaku Ngura aged care facility.

Please note: Applications will close at 5:00 pm, Wednesday 7th August, 2019.

For more information including selection criteria and to apply, please click "apply now".
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Behavioural Designer

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Government vacancies
The Opportunity
 
We are one of a growing number of teams around the world applying cutting edge research from psychology and behavioural economics to deliver better public services. We take the time to understand how people make decisions; diagnose barriers to behavioural change; develop innovative ideas for solving problems; and test what works best in the real world. Since 2016, we have delivered more than 30 major projects on issues covering heath, education, financial decision-making, energy, cyber security and much more. We know that diverse teams produce the best and most creative work. The successful candidate will join a diverse team of psychologists, economists, data analysts, policy practitioners and design experts. We value different skills and new ideas. We value each other, we value and celebrate our successes and we value learning together.
 
Our Ideal Candidate
 
Our ideal candidate is passionate about our mission and committed to working as part of a team that is driving innovation and improving the lives of Australians. Your colleagues would describe you as being an inclusive, constructive and valued team-player. You will enjoy applying your deep expertise to understanding human behaviour and designing practical solutions to help Australians put their good intentions into action.

To thrive in this role you will need:

  • Great people skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively;
  • A solid foundation in psychology, behavioural economics or a related discipline, and a passion for applying this to a diverse range of real-life public policy problems;
  • Excellent project management skills and a commitment to delivering high quality work;
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to speak and write in a clear and compelling manner, as well as listen, learn and reflect.

 
What We Offer
 

  • A flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions.
  • Exciting and fulfilling work at the heart of government with career development and networking opportunities difficult to find elsewhere.
  • The opportunity to work with strong, smart, visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise and achieve your ambitions.
  • We work flexibly in our Canberra-based offices in spaces that have been designed to accommodate a range of working styles. This type of working supports increased communication and collaboration, and encourages agility and innovation. PM&C staff have the flexibility to make use of activity-based working principles, allowing them to choose where and how they work in an open space, while using integrated technological solutions.

 
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you!  Submit an online application through the PM&C Careers Page by Tuesday, 13 August 2019 at 11:30pm AEDT.
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Resourcer / Recruiter

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

Skout Solutions…Connecting People with Opportunity

“At our heart, we are about people. Working with great people providing Broadspectrum with the talent they need to thrive and grow”

The company

Skout Solutions is Broadspectrum’s internal recruitment function. We recruit for a wide variety of office & site-based skillsets in industries such as Resources, Construction, Infrastructure & Facilities Management, Logistics, Justice and Care.

Our skilled team of Specialists work in close partnership with contracts to deliver a complete and integrated recruitment experience – our focus is on attracting, retaining and developing highly skilled, motivated candidates.

The role

We are looking to engage a Recruiter / Resourcer to join our well-established team and manage the temporary candidate workforce, based on our Defence Contract in Darwin.

While we expect the successful candidate to be ready to contribute on day one, we also have created a thorough, structured, and engaging training program to support you as you commence work. You bring your talent, experience, and commitment. We will provide the tools to ensure your success

To be successful you will be the person who, excites prospective employees, coordinates multiple tasks and at the same time has a passion for change. This job is only for someone that likes to work with people, who is capable of quickly identifying opportunities and matching them with the best placements. It’s fast moving, engaging and most of all interesting.

You will be taking job briefs, talent sourcing, phone screening and background checking as well as building talent pools for future recruitment opportunities.

You

To be successful in the role, you will have the following attributes, skills and experience;

  • Be highly motivated and hardworking
  • Ability to build & maintain relationships across a multitude of levels  
  • Strong administration skills and high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills

Requirements

As you will be on Australian Defence Bases you must:

  • Have Australian Citizenship
  • Able to complete an Australian Federal Police check (we will process this)
  • Able to obtain and maintain appropriate security access (we will process this)

Ultimately the most important thing that were looking for is your desire to achieve great results, your ability to build strong relationships and provide excellent service, all while having fun and enjoying your work.

If you enjoy a challenge and would like to be part of our dynamic, growing and exciting company, apply now.

Skout jv 

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Head of Boarding (APS Level 6)

Wadeye, Northern Territory Government vacancies
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL)
AHL’s purpose is to provide culturally safe, fit‐for‐purpose, affordable accommodation for Indigenous Australians who need to be away from home to access employment opportunities, health, education and other essential services.
The Position:
A Head of Boarding opportunity is now available for a motivated and experienced individual to join AHL in a fast paced, operational environment. The Head of Boarding is a critical position, overseeing the day to day operations of a student hostel to ensure appropriate and efficient services are delivered to our students, as well providing support and guidance to staff.

We are looking for people who:
• are committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
• have previous experience in education, accommodation services or hospitality management;
• have strong management skills, oversee a team/ and the support for students with a boarding environment;
• have the proven capacity to manage the development and delivery of programs for students within a boarding environment;
• are in good physical health and can walk, lift and carry, and who can work to a flexible schedule.

Qualifications:
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in management, teaching, community work or similar field.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Current Bus Licence for light-rigid vehicles (up to 25 seats) or willingness to obtain one.
• Bronze Medallion or willingness to obtain one.
The Hostel:
Kardu Darrikardu Numida Hostel is a 40-bed secondary education hostel located in Wadeye (Port Keats), which is situated in the coastal lowlands south-west of Darwin facing the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf.
The hostel provides affordable accommodation that assists students to attend school and achieve their education goals, including their Year 12 Certificate. Students will enjoy the opportunity to study in a safe, comfortable environment with access to study assistance, sporting facilities and organised outings.

What we offer:
Salary: $78,730 – $82,788 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation, and the ability to salary sacrifice up to $15,900 per FBT year for rent, mortgage or living expenses to reduce tax.
Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year.
District Allowances: $3,685 pa ($6,497 with dependents).
Other Benefits: Return air travel expenses from nearest capital city to and from Wadeye will be provided during term breaks. Rent free accommodation is also provided as well as meals when on duty.

For further information about the position and how to apply please visit http://www.ahl.gov.au/employment

Applications close 1 September 2019. 
 
 
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Network Technician – Hope Valley

Adelaide, South Australia Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

  • Northern Suburbs 
  • 1 in 5 On call roster 
  • Immediate start, Permanent, Full-Time Role

Allwater are seeking internal applications for a Network Technician to join the Northern Customer Field Services Team. This position will report to the Northern Network Technician Supervisor and will be based at Hope Valley.

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate proven experience and leadership in a Maintenance, Operations or Capital Project role. You will also have good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, Environment and Energy management systems, including statutory obligations.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordination of shut down, isolation, and charge up of mains water supplies
  • Ensuring all events, environmental incident reports and health & safety notifications are reported on time
  • Ensuring work is carried out with regard to accepted work practices, safety and environmental standards, key and specific performance indicators and timelines and ESCOSA requirements
  • Providing advice and service to customers in relation to water quality. This involves answering calls and assessment of queries and complaints
  • Identifying service locations of mains and utility services including liaison with appropriate authorities
  • Supervising Allwater personnel and contractors, including issuing of Job Observations and Hazard Reports

Please note that you must hold a full Australian Driver’s license and be available to work an On-call roster including 2nd level duties.

To be considered, you will possess excellent communication, technological, numeracy, interpersonal and organisational skills which will enable you to develop positive working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will instil a team culture that fosters positivity, communication, teamwork, safety and respect. You must be an independent self-driven operator who thrives on executing work in an efficient and well-coordinated manner.

To apply for this position, please forward a detailed application, including a cover letter and resume to HR@allwater.net.au no later than COB Tuesday 27 August 2019.

Allwater prides itself on a commitment to safety, a drive for excellence and offers challenge, growth and career opportunity in a supportive working environment. AllWater is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to recruit and appoint the best available person regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, nationality, sexual orientation or disability.

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Preservation Coordinator

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

The Company

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

The Role

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

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

Duties will include but not limited to:

  • Coordination of Preservation activities (SAP)
  • Coordination of repairs, calibrations and recertification’s via external vendors from order award through to goods receipt at warehouse
  • Expediting timely turnaround of equipment / materials from vendors back to inventory / offshore facilities in line with operational requirements
  • Ensuring detailed documentation is kept in order.
  • Maintain maintenance schedules and ensure all maintenance is documented
  • Review & action MRP outputs (SAP) for preservation activities
  • Convert planned purchase order to purchase requisition (external repairs)
  • Perform inventory movements at workshop (internal repairs)
  • Coordinate/perform inspections in line with Manufactures specifications.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders

Requirements

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

Benefits.

This is your chance to experience the safe, rewarding and performance driven culture you deserve.

Application.
If you enjoy a challenge and would like to be part of our dynamic, growing and exciting company, apply now.        
We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing Diversity and Creating Inclusion are key components of our Talent Management Strategy. The creation of a Diverse and Inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success, creating a high-performance business.
 

Trace JV

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Senior HR Adviser

Sydney, NEW South Wales Government vacancies

Our Agency

WGEA is a unique federal government agency that assists Australian organisations develop leading edge business practices to progress gender equality in the workplace.

Job Description

The Senior HR Adviser provides internal client service and support for the full breadth of Human Resource activities. This includes the development of HR policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, performance management, work health and safety, diversity, workforce management and planning and employee relations. This role also provides strategic and operational advice to the Executive Team in the management of both day-to-day HRM issues and in driving organisational change.

WGEA is seeking a highly capable and experienced Senior HR Adviser who is comfortable working in a changing environment. You will thrive working at a fast pace, under limited direction in a small but supportive team, be able to apply sound judgement and juggle multiple tasks.

The Agency has embarked on a major transformation of our workplace gender platform. This will have a substantial impact on the work of the Agency and provides a unique opportunity for WGEA to significantly improve its systems and reconsider its processes.

As the Senior HR Adviser, you will use your knowledge and experience to gather, analyse and interpret information to propose recommendations that positively shape our workforce, drive change, and improve HR services. You will take the lead on key people related projects and initiatives while managing the day to day

The Agency encourages and welcomes applications from people of all genders, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age people.

How to apply

To be considered for this role you must provide your CV and include a statement briefly describing your suitability for this role. More information about the role can be found in the Application Package for this position. 

The Application Package is available from our website www.wgea.gov.au.

Alternatively you are welcome to contact the Agency on (02) 9432 7000, or email recruitment@wgea.gov.au.

Your application must be emailed to recruitment@wgea.gov.au by Midnight Monday 16 September 2019
 

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Professional Support Consultant

Preston 3072, Victoria Community Child Care Association

Professional Support Consultant

  • Want to make a difference to the community owned sector with a leading not-for-profit-organisation?
  • Full time applications  preferred, however part time will be considered (minimum 3 days per week part time)
  • Flexible, family-friendly workplace
  • Generous employment conditions

About the role
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person to join our Preston -based team as Professional Support Consultant. This is a permanent role within the organization. You will be responsible for providing information, resources and professional support (training and advice) to education and care services, including long day care services, kindergarten, occasional care, family day care services, outside school hours care services. You will work towards our vision for an equitable society where quality, not for profit community owned children’s education and care services thrive. Creating sustainable partnerships between services, community organisations and groups, as well as government agencies, is a key part of this diverse and interesting role.
 
About Community Child Care Association
Established in 1971, Community Child Care Association (CCC) is the voice of community-based education and care services in Victoria. We’re active right across the state, providing leadership and advocacy, working with governments, and supporting services. Our heritage and reputation as a sector leader often sees us take on large projects, including the Victorian Inclusion Agency (VIA).
 
About you
This position involves travel in Melbourne and some travel across regional and rural Victoria. To meet the requirements of the role, you will, at times, need to be available in the evenings, and some overnight stays may also be required, in addition to occasional weekend work, to attend events.  The role will suit an experienced early/middle childhood professional or manager who is looking to broaden their career. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about community owned and not for profit education and care and enjoys working within a dynamic and friendly team.

 

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CDP Engagement Officers (Remote Communities)

Ngaanyatjarra Lands, Western Australia Employment Office
About Ngaanyatjarra Council
Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation (NCAC) was incorporated in 1981 with the aim of supporting the development of all Ngaanyatjarra people. At the core of this work was assisting the Ngaanyatjarra Communities to be strong and sustainable with reliable essential services, air transport, bookkeeping, agency and road transport, fuel distribution, health services, community services and improved housing.

About the Opportunities
Ngaanyatjarra Council has multiple exciting opportunities for Community Development Program (CDP) Engagement Officers to join their team, working in communities on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, WA. NCAC is open to applications from both single candidates and couples.

Reporting to the General Manager, these roles will be focused on providing quality Case Management and community engagement activities or programs. These roles will vary depending on the needs of each community, with some requiring a larger focus on case management and others focused more on providing hands-on community support, including general maintenance or participation in arts and culture activities.

In general, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
* Developing job plans according to Job Seekers' goals and personal barriers;
* Working with the community to identify, set up, and run Work for the Dole (WfD) activities;
* Contributing to the development of work skills and work habits of CDP participants through mentoring, training and support;
* Identifying opportunities to incorporate language, literacy and numeracy training for CDP participants into CDP activities;
* Developing and implementing project activity plans, budgets and risk assessments for WfD activities; and
* Ensuring accurate, appropriate and timely recording of attendance or non-attendance at appointments in the relevant IT system. 

About the Benefits
You will be joining a friendly and dynamic organisation with ongoing support and training. The successful candidates will be provided with free fully furnished accommodation and utilities.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a generous base salary circa $76,681.29 plus 9.5% super, commensurate with your skills and experience.

NCAC is also offering the successful candidate a host of outstanding benefits, including:
* Salary packaging;
* Annual District Allowance of $4,333;
* 17.5% leave loading;
* Work vehicle;
* 8 weeks annual leave; 
* An annual airfare allowance of $1,950; and 
* 3 additional airfare allowances of $670.

Ngaanyatjarra Council recognises that employees have a range of family and personal responsibilities in addition to their work obligations, and is committed to assisting employees to achieve a satisfying work/life balance!

This is a rare chance to join a leading Indigenous Corporation and take on a challenging but rewarding role, making a real difference in Aboriginal communities – Apply Now!
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Learner Driver Community Program Officer

Narooma, NEW South Wales Australian Red Cross
Australian Red Cross considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification of this role under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
 
* Maximum term position until 30 June 2020
* Part time – 15 hours per week
* Located in Narooma, NSW

Who we are
Australian Red Cross is part of the worlds 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 Learner Driver Program provides a flexible and holistic approach to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Narooma area to overcome the barriers they experience to obtain a drivers licence.
 
A drivers licence will enable participants to access services, social, educational and employment opportunities. The successful applicant will contribute to achieving this goal by leading the coordination and delivery of the Learner Driver Program. This includes recruiting, supporting and coordinating volunteers to undertake the supervision of driving hours.
 
In order to achieve this outcome, the applicant must have strong project, relationship and organisational skills and be very familiar with the Narooma community and specific Aboriginal communities and cultural context.
 
What you will bring
* Experience in the implementation of Aboriginal community based projects and related policies and procedures and/or ability to follow and implement contractual requirements
* Ability to work effectively within the local Aboriginal communities and understanding of cultural requirements
* Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The benefits of working at Australian Red Cross
 
Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisation and know that the work that you do will help improve outcomes for vulnerable people.
 
Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.
 
Further information
For further enquiries, please view the position description attached below or contact Alison Murie on 0466 345 124.

 ​Position description:  Learner Driver Program PD Narooma 2019 – identified (1).doc

 
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