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Director, Victoria

Melbourne, Victoria Australian Red Cross
* Lead our Red Cross operations in Victoria
* Maximise our impact on changing humanitarian needs

About us 
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. As an organisation independent of government and with no political, religious or cultural affiliation, our vision is human dignity, peace, safety and well-being for all.
 
Our purpose is supporting and empowering people and communities in times of vulnerability, preventing and alleviating suffering across Australian and internationally through mobilising the power of humanity.
 
The opportunity 
As we move towards 2020 we will focus on building an active movement of people united by a shared commitment to humanitarian values; empowering everyone to do what's most needed in their communities, leveraging Red Cross' resources and expertise to build a hopeful and exciting future.
  
As the Director, Victoria you will lead our work to enable us to deliver on the outcomes of Strategy 2020. You will provide operational leadership and build and maintain positive internal and external relationships including working actively with the Victorian Divisional Advisory Board.
 
As part of the Leadership team, you will ensure that we deliver financial sustainability and positively position Red Cross externally. In addition, this role will also work with the Director, Migration, Emergencies and Movement Relations to effectively deliver related services including disaster response.
 
What you will bring
* Demonstrated senior leadership experience within a large community service or service delivery organisation
* Demonstrated success in driving cultural change, and high levels of engagement within a team or organisation
* Proven experience in working and engaging with local communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, advocating and implementing positive and lasting
* Well-developed financial management skills and organisational acumen
* Demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships with external stakeholders such as peak bodies, local and state Governments and partner organisations
* Relevant tertiary qualifications, skills and/or experience in public service, business administration, community services or related fields

Further information
Please review the information pack for more detailed information about our organisation and the role or contact Carmel Bonaventura on 03 8327 7864
 
Information pack:  Position brief – Director Victoria – Feb 2019.pdf

Location: Australia and Oceania,-Melbourne

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Government Relations and Administrative Support Officer

Sydney, NEW South Wales The Smith Family
The Smith Family is a national charity helping young Australians in need to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. As the Government Relations and Administrative Support Officer your role will be to provide support in the implementation and development of The Smith Family’s Government Relations Strategy and provide administrative support to the Research and Advocacy team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who will bring to life The Smith Family uphold the values, while supporting the administration and implementation of The Smith Family’s government relations, research and advocacy work.

A day in the life the Government Relations and Administrative Support Officer might look like this, but really every day will be different:
 

  • Supporting the implementation of The Smith Family’s Government Relations Strategy at both Commonwealth and State/Territory Government levels.
  • Assisting in the development of briefing papers, note-for-records, related materials and collateral that supports the implementation of the strategy.
  • Maintaining the scheduling of The Smith Family’s Government Relations engagement, and developing and maintaining a system that tracks such engagement.
  • Developing and taking responsibility for administration processes that ensure the effective and efficient conduct of the Research and Advocacy team’s work.
  • Assisting in the development of internal and external presentations.

It takes a special kind of person to be our Government Relations and Administrative Support Officer. You will have at least two years’ experience, in working in a large, fast paced organizational environment, with an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have highly developed organizational skills , a strong attention to detail and the capacity to understand diverse roles and relationships across Commonwealth/ State and Territory governments.

Living up to our employment promise, our team members tell us that working for The Smith Family, they have work-life balance, 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. 
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TEAM LEADER, INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUCCESS (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

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.

Academic Services, University Services

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: $88,171 – $95,444 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

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. The Team Leader, Indigenous Student Success is a member of the Murrup Barak Team which sits within the Academic Services portfolio.

About the role

The Team Leader will lead the provision of Indigenous student success programs that enables enrolled Indigenous Australian students to effectively engage and thrive in their educational experience with the University of Melbourne.

About you

–  Completion of a degree with substantial relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

–  A demonstrated knowledge and sound understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures and the issues affecting these societies as they relate to education and ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people

–  Demonstrated strong leadership, teamwork skills & capabilities in building effective relationships with a variety of clients

–  High level coordination, task management and contingency planning skills

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: 7 Jan 2018

For full details and to apply:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/892554/team-leader-indigenous-student-success-indigenous-applicants-only

 

Source: Uniting News

Emergency Services Project Officer

Melbourne, Victoria Australian Red Cross
Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
* Based in North Melbourne
* Part-time position – 3 days per week
* Temporary contract until 31 October 2018

The role
The Project Officer Community Engagement, works within the Victorian Emergency Services branch of the Australian Red Cross. In this exciting role you will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including our own volunteer workforce and Emergency Management Planning Committees at local and regional levels. You will ensure that Red Cross continues to be a key partner in the planning and policy development in delivering emergency services throughout Victoria.

 About you
You are passionate about developing strong, trusted relationships to support local and regional emergency planning arrangements, before, during and after an emergency. You are enthusiastic, have a keen eye for detail, have excellent time management skills, and highly developed oral and written communication skills. Your application will demonstrate your previous experience, or qualifications, in community development or emergency services. Ideally you will have an interest in Emergency Management and community engagement.

Benefits
The Australian Red Cross services make a genuine difference in the community before, during and after fires, floods, storms and all other types of emergencies. By working with the emergency services branch, you join a team that is a key partner for government and emergency services, and a great place to work. Excellent salary packaging is available to increase your take home pay.
 
For more information, please see the attached position description. For any enquiries, please contact Sue Damico on 03 8327 7943
 
Position Description:  Project Officer, Community Engagement.docx
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Transaction Manager – Invoice Finance

Sydney, NEW South Wales Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government

Sydney (ongoing)

Salary: $85,089– $94,338 plus 15.4% superannuation

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is seeking an experienced and motivated person to fulfil this role. The duties include assessing and establishing Invoice Finance and Performance Bond applications, with a focus on providing a high level of customer service. The role also assists the Client Account Manager to provide service to customers and conduct field visits.

The successful applicant will need to have:

  • a commitment to promoting Indigenous economic empowerment
  • Invoice Finance or accounts receivables management experience
  • knowledge of credit risk analysis and cashflow lending
  • excellent communication skills (both written & verbal), strong analytical skills and the ability to prioritise
  • a tertiary qualification in accounting, business, commerce or banking and finance.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For further information including the job description, selection documentation and mandatory requirements for applications go to www.iba.gov.au. If you have any questions after reading this material, please contact Alex Fernandez on (02) 9207 6367 or by email at alex.fernandez@iba.gov.au

Applications close 4 February 2018.

Source: Uniting News

Female Facilitator (Indigenous Family Violence Program)

Broome, Western Australia Optimise HR Consulting

About Us:

Men’s Outreach Service, established in 2001, provides social and community support programs to men & their families in the Kimberley.

About The Role:

Mens Outreach Service are implementing a new culturally secure and trauma informed family violence program in Broome and the Kimberley.  The “Change ‘Em Ways” program assists in reducing Family Violence and improving social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities. 

You will wmanage the womens component of the program, including preparation of modules and delivery of facilitated workshops using culturaly appropriate methods. The program is an intensive workshop processwith lengthy follow on, engaging with men (and when possible, their partners) on behaviour change. 

This role is Part time (0.8FTE), Fixed Term until Jun 2019 with the possibility of extension.  The ​Package includes a base salary range of $67,600 – $71,900 p/a pro rata depending on skills and experience.  Other Benefits include a Remote Allowance, Annual Airfare allowance and Super.  Total Package amounts to approx $90,000 – $100,000 p/a pro rata.

 

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project Officer

Perth, Western Australia Australian Red Cross
Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a measure intended to achieve equality under section 35ZD of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
* Full time, ongoing role
* East Perth location

The Role
Be responsible for developing relationships and partnerships with community groups in identified and agreed priority locations. You will work in partnership with Red Cross people to ensure Red Cross is initiating and delivering program solutions appropriate to communities across WA. You will directly support WA's contribution to reaching (at minimum) two Strategy 2020 goals – improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by 20% and ensuring a 50% improvement of community determined indicators in up to 20 of the most vulnerable communities in Australia.

About you
Proven strong understanding of organisations, networks and communities involved in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in WA is essential for success in this role. You will also have demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills together with capacity to conduct research and prepare reports.

Benefits
Know that the work you will be doing will contribute to the work that Australian Red Cross is doing in helping vulnerable people and communities. You will also be apart of a broader team and have access to career and self development opportunities. You will also have access to generous salary packaging options.

For further information please view the position description below or contact Kristy McLean on 08 9225 1937.

PD – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project Officer.pdf

Location: Australia and Oceania,—-Perth
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Trainee Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer

Tamworth, NEW South Wales Tamworth Regional Council

Reference Number: S100-18-605 Closing Date: 06-03-2018
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (6 years) Vacancy Details:
Trainee Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer

Outstanding Opportunity to Undertake a Bachelor of Natural Science (Environment & Health)
Become an Environmental Health Officer through a shared funding arrangement between NSW  Health and Tamworth Regional Council
The position is identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people pursuant to Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
The Regulatory Services Division of Tamworth Regional Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in in Environmental Health as a career and a willingness to undertake a Bachelor of Natural Science (Environment and Health) over a period of six years.

This is an incredible opportunity to obtain qualifications and on-the-job experience in the challenging field of environmental health through a shared funding arrangement between NSW Health and Tamworth Regional Council. The successful candidate will graduate with a Bachelor of Natural Science (Environment and Health) from the University of Western Sydney whilst being paid to work and acquire experience and practical skills as a Trainee Environmental Health Officer.

Applicants should hold a current NSW Driver Licence (P1 or P2 is acceptable) and be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent by parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such.

This position is for a period of six years and has been classified in the training band with the commencement salary to be determined by the age and/or qualifications of the successful applicant.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to:

complete the Western Sydney University Administration Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity Form and provide this at the time of interview: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/539559/ARO_00370_0514_Confirmation_of_Aboriginal_and_or_Torres_Strait_Islander_identity-LR.pdf
undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing
Please contact Ross Briggs on 02 6767 5825 if you have any questions about this position.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 6 March 2018.

Tamworth Regional Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.

Source: Uniting News

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INDIGENOUS EDUCATION (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria University of Melbourne

– Join Australia's number 1 University †

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

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

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

Melbourne Graduate School of Education

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: $98,775 – $117,290 p.a. (Level B) or $120,993 – $139,510 p.a. (Level C), plus 17% superannuation  

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education is committed to being a centre of Indigenous educational excellence, and aims to develop, monitor and support the implementation of a School-wide vision and strategy to optimize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student participation, engagement and success in Australia’s education system.

The MGSE is seeking an academic to work in Indigenous education and establish a research and teaching centre in international and Australian Indigenous education. In order to make the Indigenous context more central to our research profile we are seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander at academic level Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in this field.

This position is a strategic appointment in developing and growing research and teaching in this field. As the successful candidate, you will be among a cohort of indigenous scholars at the University of Melbourne and will be supported to grow academically. You will be a member of a team in contributing to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education’s major outcome in ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education research impacts on the international Indigenous research literature.

As the successful candidate, you will be required to contribute to teaching, research, supervision, and knowledge transfer in the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, and contribute and support other subject areas where appropriate. You will be familiar with current developments and policy debates relating to Indigenous education in schools in Australia. There will be an opportunity to collaborate with and contribute to other centres with an Indigenous education focus across the university.

If you can demonstrate your expertise in these areas, you are encouraged to apply for the position and join a team of highly talented and innovative staff at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education.

The appointed at either Academic Level B or Level C will depend upon the Selection Committee’s assessment of the level of academic achievement of the individual. We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced academics.

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: 18 Mar 2018

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/894117/lecturersenior-lecturer-in-indigenous-education-indigenous-applicants-only
Source: Uniting News