Albury-Wodonga region, Victoria University of Melbourne

Department of Rural Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: $69,148- $93,830 (Level A) (pro rata) or $98,775 – $117,290 (Level B) (pro rata), plus 17% superannuation. Level of appointment is subject to qualifications and experience.

The Department of Rural Health (DRH) is based in Shepparton, but also conducts its activities in Ballarat, Wangaratta and many other locations. The Department’s funding comes predominately from Department of Health and Ageing, through the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/rural-health-multidisciplinary-training-programme-framework  and includes , the ‘Rural Clinical School (RCS) program’ and the ‘University Department of Rural Health program’, as well as several other smaller programs. The Department also provides clinical education in a rural environment in other professional disciplines in the Faculty (particularly Dental Science and Physiotherapy).

The Rural Health Academic Network (RHAN) encompasses towns in the Hume and Loddon-Mallee, including Shepparton, Echuca, Benalla, Moira Shire, and Wangaratta. Each centre contributes, in both a research and teaching capacity, to the academic network. The “hub and spoke” network, is a key activity of the Department of Rural Health.

This appointee will be based locally at Albury Wodonga Health Service (spoke organisation) to undertake RHAN activities, as part of a collaborative network of people at Albury Wodonga Health Service and the DRH.  The key activities will include:

• Promote evidence-based and reflective practice and support re-thinking of clinical practice through innovative service development and improvement.
• Support multidisciplinary health student placement
• Support local health practitioners through education,  training and development
• Research into rural health workforce, rural chronic illness and culture and rural health.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.

You may also be interested in our other positions:

• Associate Professor – Senior Clinical Academic Job No. 0043478
• Senior Lecturer, Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub (2 Positions) Job No. 0043477
• Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub, Manager Job No. 0043472
• Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub Administrator Job No. 0043470
• Project Coordinator Job No. 0043539
• Tutor/Lecturer – Research Coordinator: Rural Health Academic Network, Numurkah District Health Job No. 0043577

Close date: 16 July 2017

For position information and to apply online go to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891162/tutorlecturer-research-coordinator-rural-health-academic-network-albury-wodonga-health
 

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Sydney, NEW South Wales Australian Catholic University

• Manage the content strategy and rollout for the ACU Public Website Project
• Provide strategic leadership and accountability to content deliverables
• Full time, fixed term for 12 months, Melbourne or North Sydney based

‘The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) s 12 of the Equal and s 8 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

The position/s is/are therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.’

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

Marketing External Relations (MER) at ACU provides a framework for building strong relationships between internal and external stakeholders with the capacity for this framework to expand, creating new opportunities and new ways to serve the community. MER at ACU is of mutual benefit to both the University and its external community, with its core aim to improve the position and reputation of the University while also connecting with and benefitting the wider community. The Digital Content Lead will directly manage the content strategy and rollout for the ACU Public Website Project, as well as providing strategic leadership and accountability to all content deliverables.

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Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory NSW Aboriginal Land Council
The Opportunity
Zone Directors, NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) play a pivotal role in providing guidance and assistance to Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) and in implementing the policies of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council for the benefit of members of the Land Council Network of New South Wales. 
 
Zone Directors are responsible for, among other things, ensuring the effective and efficient administration of LALC real property and other assets.  The occupants will perform the role of financial adviser and problem solver for LALCs within their Zone, strategic adviser to LALCs and to NSWALC, office manager, negotiator and conciliator.
 
To be successful in this role, the Director, Southern Zone will need to have:
·         Aboriginality – this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
·         Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and implementation of legislation preferably relating to Aboriginal people.
·         Extensive knowledge and experience in financial management.
·         High level management experience within a policy and program delivery environment.
·         High level dispute resolution skills.
·         Sound written and oral communication skills to enable effective communication.
 
About us
As the State's peak representative body in Aboriginal Affairs, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) aims to protect the interests and further the aspirations of its members and the broader Aboriginal community. NSWALC is a not for profit organisation.
 
More information about NSW Aboriginal Land Council can be found atwww.alc.org.au
 
How to apply

 
Job Status: Contract up to three (3) years
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Horsham-Ararat region, Victoria University of Melbourne

Department of Rural Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: $79,910 – $86,499 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation.

Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term position to 31 Dec 2018, located at East Grampians Health Service in Ararat, Victoria.

The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health (DRH) is funded by the Commonwealth as a workforce program. As part of this, the DRH has developed a project in partnership with East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) aimed at improving retention of the nursing and allied health workforce. The Project Worker position has been established to support nursing and allied health professionals in all aspects of living and working in the Ararat rural city region. The Project Worker will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and implementation of the retention project.

The Project Worker is responsible for supporting the design and delivery of solution-focused supports for nursing and allied health staff and developing community networks for the purpose of aiding the personal and professional adjustment of staff who are new to EGHS and/or to living in the Ararat rural city region.

The Project Worker will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong working relationships within and across organisations, teams and in the community. With a track record in project management, the Project Worker is responsible for timely data collection and project reporting to the partners as well as providing secretariat support to the project’s two steering groups.

The position is accountable to the DRH Responsible Researcher for the project (Dr Cosgrave) and the EGHS Director Development & Improvement (Mario Santilli). This position will be located at East Grampians Health Service in Ararat.

Close date: 10 Sep 2017

Full details and to apply:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891310/project-worker-nursing-and-allied-health-retention-project

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Wagga Wagga, 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).
* Full time 38 hrs p/w
* Temporary contract until 30.06.2018
* Wagga Wagga location

The Role
The Learner Driver Mentor Program provides a flexible and holistic approach to supporting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples overcome a variety of barriers they experience to obtain a licence to gain employment.
 
Based in the Wagga Wagga office, contribute to achieving this goal by leading the development, coordination and delivery of the Learner Driver Mentor Program to Wagga Wagga.
 
About You
You will bring your project, relationship and organisational and management skills and ability to meet deadlines. You work effectively within the local Aboriginal communities and have an understanding of cultural requirements.
 
You have developed analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities and a current drivers licence.
 
The Benefits
Make a positive difference in the local community. Red Cross offers attractive salary packaging options to increase your take home pay.
 
For more information please see the position description below or contact Joy Horton on 0419639007.
 
Position Description:  506408 Community Programs Officer, Learner Driver Mentor Program.pdf
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The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria University of Melbourne

Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

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: $69,148 – $93,830 p.a. (Level A) or $98,775 – $117,290 p.a. (Level B), plus 9.5% superannuation. Level of appointment is subject to qualifications and experience.

The Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network is dedicated to ensuring the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning of Indigenous health in medical education, as well as best practice in the recruitment and graduation of Indigenous medical students and medical specialists across Australia and New Zealand. It is a program of the Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, and is hosted by the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne.

The Research Fellow will contribute to a defined program of work to further the aims of the LIME Network. In particular, the Fellow will develop and undertake research on a proposal to expand the LIME Network as a Community of Practice to include dentistry and health sciences. The Fellow will also contribute to the development of scholarly work in the field of Indigenous health and health professional education; establish an evaluative framework to assess the impact of LIME Network initiatives; and scope the development of a revised Indigenous Health Curriculum Framework for medical education. The role will also involve developing policy advice and recommendations to key stakeholders; and building professional development programs to further support educators to deliver Indigenous health in medical curricula.

Close date: 22 Oct 2017

For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891528/research-fellow-lime-network-indigenous-applicants-only
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Tamworth, NEW South Wales Life Without Barriers
BENEFITS
• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Attractive remuneration with salary packaging & allowances
• Rare opportunity to be trained in one of the world’s leading intervention models
• Flexible working hours + rostered days off
• Car provided
• Assistance with relocation costs.

SALARY
Up to $83,752k + Super + on-call allowance.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
We are a leading social purpose organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness: http://www.lwb.org.au.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
We are part of an exciting new initiative, implementing Multi-systemic Therapy-Child Abuse & Neglect (MST-CAN).

The mission of MST-CAN is to keep families together and ensure that children are safe, while reducing mental health difficulties and increasing social supports.

This is an internationally recognised program, specifically designed to treat 6-17 year-olds and their families. MST-CAN is unique, in that it supports all family members to be involved with treatment, which reduces the risk of children entering out-of-home care.

Further information is available here: http://mstservices.com/ & http://www.mstcan.com/.

THE ROLE
Your team will consist of:
• 1 x Senior Psychologist / Supervisor
• 3 x Psychologists / Therapists
• 1 x Caseworker
• 1 x Psychiatrist

As the Caseworker, you will support our Therapists with clinical interventions and help clients with practical needs such as housing, budgeting and job attainment. You will also build relationships with community stakeholders (child protection services, judges, schools).
You will be assisted by program developers and intermediary services to ensure that you and the team are trained and supported to deliver this model successfully.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Childhood Education or a related subject area
• Work with families in a community-based settings
• Work with child protection and court systems
• Ability to work as part of and support a team
• Behavioural therapy targeting behavioural change in children at home and school.

CULTURE
We want to work with people who are passionate about making a difference; who are open to new ways of thinking; who value genuine, long-lasting relationships; who are flexible, courageous, and believe in opportunity for everyone.

We’ll give you opportunities to learn and evolve as part of our organization – a chance to do work that makes a genuine difference in your community.


TAMWORTH
Tamworth is famous for its world-class country music, award-winning restaurants and easy-going, lifestyle. Offering the best of both city and rural living, locals enjoy access to affordable housing, gourmet food, top sporting facilities, national parks, and all for a fraction of the cost you’d pay in a major capital city.

For more information on Tamworth please visit http://evocities.com.au/tamworth/

Assistance with relocation expenses will be provided.

HOW TO APPLY
Click on the APPLY button below and follow the screen prompts.

For any queries please contact James Orchiston, Program Implementation Lead, at james.orchiston@lwb.org.au


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Melbourne, Victoria Australian Red Cross
* Full time hours, ongoing position
* Based in North Melbourne
* Nationwide Migration and Emergency Support

The Migration, Emergencies & Movement Relations (MEMR) directorate covers Migration Support Programs, Emergency Services, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Client Case Management project and supports organisation-wide engagement with the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
 
The role
Support the Director and work as part of the National Office to lead strategic projects, coordinate budgeting, planning and reporting processes and manage relationships across the organisation and externally. Play an important role in managing the business of the team, taking the lead on cross-cutting projects or bringing people together to ensure team priorities are on track.
 
About you
You have sound project management skills and experience in the human services sector. Your application will demonstrate your experience in successfully prioritising competing tasks in a complex organisational environment along with your ability to exercise sound judgement and influence others to achieve shared outcomes.
 
Benefits
Join an experienced and passionate team and contribute to strategic outcomes related to disaster and emergency response, migration support and the advancement of International Humanitarian Law. Excellent salary packaging available.
 
For any questions, please contact Andrew Coghlan on 03 8327 7859.
 
Position description: 506373 Nat Coord MEMR PD.Aug 2017.pdf
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Sydney, NEW South Wales University of Sydney
Faculty of Medicine
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Reference no. 1818/0917
 
This position is only open to candidates of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and is authorised under the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Evidence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent must be provided with the application.

• Located at The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Camperdown
• Exciting opportunity to lead, provide executive support and deliver the strategic and operational goals of the Centre
• Full-time fixed term opportunity for 5 years

 
 
About the opportunity 
The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health was established by the University of Sydney in 2008 following a generous donation from philanthropist and indigenous health advocate, Mr. Greg Poche.
The primary aim of the Centre is to contribute to the elimination of disparities in indigenous health and social justice outcomes through collaboration with health research organisations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled organisations as well as other related community organisations and government.
 
The Director of Poche Centre is responsible for the effective development and implementation of strategic and effective business plans. This will incorporate the overall management of the Centre, inclusive of financial management and accountability, HR and performance management. As the successful applicant, you will implement goals of the Centre as they relate to clinical service delivery, research, education and policy. You will promote the profile, reputation and impact of the Centre whilst managing relationships – both internal and external to the Centre and Sydney Medical School.
You will also work with staff and affiliates to bring additional funds that will benefit the activities and research of the Centre.

About us
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
 
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
 
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
 
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.
 
Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Closing date: 11.30pm 8 November 2017
 
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
 
© The University of Sydney
 
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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