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RESEARCH SUPPORT OFFICER (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0048268

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville

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

Department/School: Melbourne Medical School

Salary: $71,816 – $82,488 (UOM 5)

Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Part time – 9.5% super

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
The role will provide support across the Safer Families Centre to engage and work with staff and stakeholders for the Centre’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance, projects and processes.

Applications close: 23 Jul 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade I-III- Grants Division – Central Sydney – Ongoing

Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW
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ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW
 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 23 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Grade I-III solicitor who can assess, process and determine complex applications for grants of legal aid across a range of Commonwealth and State criminal, civil or family law matter types, within Legal Aid NSW policy and available funds to meet the intent of the legal aid program and ensure delivery of high quality client service. 

ABOUT YOU
 
The successful applicant will:

• Be a criminal lawyer with expertise in assisting socially and economically disadvantaged people.

• Be a strong team player. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
 
• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement 
 
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency
 
HOW TO APPLY

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

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

Applicants are requested to attach:

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

• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the following two questions:
 
1. Not all applications for aid are successful. How will you deal with refusing applications for aid from clients who are in dire need of help and how will you explain the refusal of aid to those clients?
 
2. The role requires the interpreting of policy, rules and guidelines. What experience do you have interpreting policy, rules and guidelines.

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

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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

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

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

FURTHER INFORMATION

• 1x Ongoing Opportunity at Central Sydney (35HPW)
• Temporary & Ongoing Talent Pool
• Enquiries: Scott Kirkwood on (02) 9219 5168 or Scott.Kirkwood@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• Applying for a Role 
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Package up to $124K 
• Jobs Board Ref No. 00007386
• Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2019 [11:59pm]  

 

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Project Portfolio Planner / Scheduler – BP Kwinana

Perth, Western Australia Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

The Company 

Broadspectrum is an operations, maintenance and construction services organisation, operating globally in the resources, energy, industrial, infrastructure, rail, property and defence sectors. This is a diverse and growing business offering the training, opportunities and support you need to begin and build a successful career.

The Role 

Due to recent award of a long-term maintenance contract with BP Kwinana, Broadspectrum is seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Planner / Scheduler for a full time permanent role.   

This position provides leadership, direction and support for preparation and planning of project activities through to implementation of multiple project activities. To be successful in this role you will have worked in a similar role and have extensive SAP & Primavera P6 or Maximo experience.

This role will see you located on site at BP Kwinana working Monday – Friday.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating major project activities & plans
  • Develops and maintains overall project schedule in accordance with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) using Primavera P6 to client expectations;
  • Co-Ordination with key site-based stakeholders to ensure plans are developed in line with Broadspectrum & site requirements.
  • Responsible for the preparation and issue of plans, schedules, progress and performance reports in accordance with reporting requirement;
  • Monitor and control all planning activities through the planning and execution phase of the project lifecycle;
  • Communicate with key stakeholders
  • Participate in workplace risk assessments for complex tasks

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6 or Maximo
  • Advanced Excel/BI Reporting experience preferred
  • Project Completions system (e.g. TOSTR) beneficial
  • Excellent knowledge of the relevant trade and/or discipline areas – ability to provide guidance & expertise to others
  • Significant experience in project planning, specifically managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Experienced with WMS software, SAP PM system preferred
  • Ability to prioritise and coordinate large volumes of work concurrently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable effective communication with key stakeholders.
  • Whilst not essential, Refinery operations experience will be highly regarded.

Benefits

This is your chance to be part of a long term, safe, innovative, high performing, flexible culture that you deserve.

Application

Apply now to join our dynamic, growing and inclusive company where you will have the opportunity to bring your skills, experience and ‘can do’ attitude to the team.

Our recruitment approach is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that values people for their diverse experience, talent and culture. Diversity is essential to our success and building a high-performing business.

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.

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Lead Business Performance & Innovation

Perth, Western Australia Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

The Company

The Aroona Alliance is a partnership between Water Corporation, Suez Environment and Broadspectrum working as one team to deliver operations, maintenance and asset management of the Perth metropolitan water and wastewater production and treatment assets. Aroona’s vision is to drive operational performance and improve the water and wastewater services through its service objectives of Zero Harm, Value for Money, People Capability, Asset Management, Information Management and Water/Wastewater compliance.

 

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Lead Business Performance & Innovation to lead a team that ensures Aroona’s key improvement programs and innovation projects are delivered across the business. 

The Lead Business Performance and Innovation will be accountable for:

  • Leading a team that is responsible for developing and/or assisting in the development and formalisation of business cases for improvement initiatives, ensuring these are established with clearly defined business impacts and outcomes for submission for approval, inclusive of resources and skills identification, timelines, benefits and risks.
  • Driving an improved business performance and innovation culture by influencing senior business leaders to promote this culture.
  • Identifying and selecting innovation projects that contribute to Aroona’s business improvement strategy, ensuring follow-up and execution by relevant Project Managers and Sponsors.
  • Establishing strong relationships with business partners, industry counterparts and other key stakeholders to seek new opportunities for innovation and best practice to improve overall outcomes.
  • Facilitating the delivery of Aroona Alliances Business Improvement Program (ABI), External Business Improvement Program (EBI) and Continuous Improvement Program.
  • Managing various improvement programs (including pilot trials), coordinating Project Managers and overseeing business improvement/change projects to ensure these are delivered within scheduled time and budget according to relevant project management procedures.
  • Organising and managing customised technical assistance missions from partners as a tool to confirm the interest and potential benefits of the implementation of selected solutions or technologies.
  • Establishing and managing processes that measure and provide continuous reporting on business improvement benefits realisation as part of the implementation strategy of Aroona’s key improvement programs.
  • The preparation of the annual Risk/Reward report which clearly describe Aroona’s key improvement programs and innovation projects and justifies the benefits for Water Corporation.
  • Support annual risk and rewards audits by the Water Corporation to ensure justification and substantiation of project improvements and savings. 

Skills and Attributes

  • High degree of organisational, time management and problem solving skills. 
  • Commercial acumen to analyse data and processes to understand practically how improvements may be achieved.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management and engagement skills.
  • Demonstrated clear and concise presentation skills.
  • High levels of personal responsibility and accountability with strong focus on results delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree level qualification in business, commerce, engineering or related discipline.
  • Project qualifications advantageous
  • Demonstrated planning and project management skills delivered on time and on budget.
  • Financial and commercial acumen with an advanced understanding of Profit & Loss accounts, Balance sheets and cash flow statements.
  • Experience in implementing business improvement projects in a medium to large organisation.

Aroona Alliance supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.  For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

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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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