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Criminal Law Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade V – Grants Division – Full-time – Ongoing – Central Sydney (ID: 00008PE3)

Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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Criminal Law Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade V – Grants Division – Full-time – Ongoing – Central Sydney – 00008PE3

 

• Ongoing Full-time Opportunity 

• Competitive salary package up to 152k

• Flexible work arrangement availalbe 

 

ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW

 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 28 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

The Grade V Criminal Solicitor in Grants will:

• Assess, process and determine complex applications for grants of legal aid across a range of Commonwealth and State criminal 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.

• Supervise Legal Officers in the section (including information dissemination and staff consultation on relevant matters) and lead staff in the delivery of high quality client-focused services.

• Provide training to Legal Officers and Grants Officers in relation to Commonwealth and State criminal law matters, including developing and conducting in-house training programs.

• Review, recommend and provide a consultative and advisory service on complex and potentially costly applications for legal aid involving but not exclusive to issues of merit, to meet the intent of the legal aid program and the broader role of the Legal Aid NSW.

ABOUT YOU

 

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated criminal lawyer who:

• Has strong communication skills

• Thrives working in a team environment and works well with others

• Is able to confidently and promptly make accurate determinations in accordance with policy

 

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 and/or working with Children Check

 

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident 

 

 Fully vaccinated against COVID 19 prior to commencement 

 

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)            Providing advice to less experienced staff is a key task of this role. Explain the process you use to provide advice to less experienced staff and provide an example of a time you provided advice and/or assistance to a more junior member of staff and explain how that helped that staff member (maximum 1 page).

2)            Give an example of a time when you identified an opportunity to improve customer delivery using data or information. What was the situation? How did you deal with it? What was the outcome? (maximum 1 page).

Please save your CV and Cover Letter as 'LAST NAME, First name – CV/Cover Letter' in PDF or word format.

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 temporary or ongoing vacancies that may arise over the next 18 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

• Ongoing Opportunity at Central Sydney (35HPW)
• Enquiries: Convenor Steven Doumit on 02 9219 5077 or steven.doumit@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
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• Salary Range $135,176 – $137,826 plus superannuation & annual leave loading

• Jobs Board Ref No. 00008PE3
• Closing Date: Sunday, 20 February 2022 [11:59pm] 

 

To ensure recruitment at Legal Aid NSW continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual methods may be used for interviews and assessments. This may include interviews conducted by video, telephone interviewing, Microsoft Teams meetings and online assessments.

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Digital Content Producer – Targeted Indigenous position

Australia and Oceania,—-Melbourne, Victoria RMIT

Job Description: ~~* Full-time, Fixed Term position until Nov 2024

* Targeted Indigenous position specifically for Indigenous candidates *

* Salary HEW 7 plus 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement.

About the College

The Policy and Impact Portfolio provides focus and momentum for the projects and priorities that were identified in Ready for Life and Work: RMIT's Strategic Plan to 2020.

We have provided support for the implementation of the RMIT Strategy with a particular focus on public policy and government engagement, innovative practice in organisational capability development, and the development of new collaborations and partnerships.

This position will sit within RMIT Activator and is the centre of innovation and Entrepreneurial gravity at RMIT, leveraging the incredible assets of the premier University of design, technology and enterprise to create enduring impact.

At our core, we're a group of mavericks committed to pushing the edges of entrepreneurial education and building a community of the most ambitious founders, intrapreneurs and partners built on this shared impact vision.

About You

As Digital Content Producer you will be responsible for producing innovative video content, animations, photography and gamification across various channels to advance Activators capacity to provide outstanding educational experiences and engagement opportunities to all our audiences.

You will required to produce innovative video content, animations, photography and even gamification across various channels and advance Activator's capacity to provide outstanding educational experiences and engagement opportunities to all our audiences. In this full time role, you will be responsible for end-to-end production of high quality content which meets both editorial expectations and business objectives in a fast paced agile environment.

To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:

* Must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

* Operational knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically with Premiere Pro, Encoder, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom.

* Experience in filming and post-production, ability to edit existing footage and use it to generate new and exciting content pieces

* Strong production management ability including organising and scheduling capabilities.

* Experience and understanding of the different specifications required for specific advertising and organic platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc)

* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and manage multiple projects concurrently, and consistently deliver to deadlines

* High level of interpersonal skills for interactions with internal and external stakeholders Avid learner with a growth mindset and a passion for self-development

* Experience working with CRM software (preferred but not essential) and familiarity with MS suite, Slack, Eventbrite, Zoom, and social media platforms.

Essential Qualifications

Tertiary or equivalent qualification and / or experience in Communications, Media, Social Sciences or related discipline preferred.

Experience working in the start-up ecosystem and communities in and around this ecosystem whether online or in person.

*Note: This is a Targeted position and therefore ONLY open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic – Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This is a recruitment strategy to increase Aboriginal workforce. The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Position Description PD Digital Content Producer Hew 7.pdf

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Charlotte Du Rieu Re: Senior Coordinator Marketing & Communications via charlotte.du.rieu@rmit.edu.au

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Applications close on 07/03/22 at 11.59pm.

Information for Indigenous applicants

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, partially vaccinated with a booking for a further dose by 26 November 2021 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19.

We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Job Requirements: Exp in Communications, Media, Social Sciences or related discipline preferred.

Experience working in the start-up ecosystem and communities in and around this ecosystem whether online or in person.

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INDIGENOUS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)

The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Job no: 0034056
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Salary: $79,910 – $86,499 (HEW 6)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – 9.5% superannuation

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).

About the role:

As the Indigenous Student Engagement Coordinator you will work with key stakeholders to help deliver on the University’s Indigenous projects and initiatives such as the Indigenous Business Summer School and MURRA Indigenous Business Master Class. You’ll work to equip Indigenous students with the skills necessary for success.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have experience in project coordination and have strong interpersonal and organisation skills. You’ll have a good working knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively within this environment.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, CV and document addressing the key selection criteria listed in the position description. For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria.

Position Description

 034056.pdf

Advertised: 20 Feb 2019 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Mar 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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APS 4 Planner Bendigo

Bendigo, Victoria Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employment Opportunity
  • VIC – Bendigo
  • $63,127-$70,068
  • Non-Ongoing 18 months with posibility to extend up to three years


About the NDIA
The purpose of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability. The NDIA will also provide great benefit to the families and carers of Australians living with a disability. The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean peace of mind for every Australian, for anyone who has, or might acquire, a disability.

About the Position
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute a affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

As an APS4 Planner, you will:
• Gather information to make informed decisions within defined parameters.
• Work closely with participants to identify what current and future supports are required to make progress with a person’s goals and aspirations and enable better outcomes.
• Complete plans for NDIS participants.
• Participate as an integral part of the NDIA’s internal quality assurance framework.
You may handle sensitive conversations where many factors need to be balanced, to understand how disability impacts on daily living, assess support needs where necessary, and identify when the individual would benefit from early intervention

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Land Access Officer Job

Melbourne, Victoria Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

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 Company
Broadspectrum are an operations, maintenance and services organisation operating globally in the resources, energy, industrial, infrastructure, rail, property and defence sectors. Broadspectrum has a long and successful partnership with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and is now expanding due to the renewal and extension of the Base Services contract to manage ADF facilities under a new contract on a national level.

The Role
Broadspectrum are currently looking to engage an experienced Land Access Officer to coordinate the end to end process of the installation of NBN infrastructure into houses and multi-dwelling units including the administration of land access documentation and stakeholder coordination between design and construction teams and private and public property owners, and strata title companies. This role also provides broader Land Access Administration and stakeholder engagement support to all Broadspectrum business operations as required.
The Successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to;

  • Understand and manage all Land Access obligations in line with NBN “GUIDE TO LAND ACCESS & STATUTORY APPROVALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT”
  • Responsible for regulatory, statutory and legislative notifications, approvals and requirements;
  • Provide support to the National Land Access Manager & National Stakeholder Manager;
  • Contribute to the implementation of the contract Engineering & Construction Management Plan
  • Responsible for escalated issues relating to Land Access matters;
  • Ensures generation and/or capture of all correspondence and documentation through the use of electronic Document Management Systems such as Aconex, SharePoint, Project Centre, Insight, etc. to maintain accurate records of Land Access and Statutory Planning requirements;
  • General assistance and support to the Land Access Manager and Stakeholder Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in high level administration or 1 year in a similar role within telecommunications
  • Analytical skills in Stakeholder Management
  • Excellent coordination’s and project planning skills
  • High Level administration skills
  • Advance communication skills across a diverse range of stakeholders
  • A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in a similar role
  • Understanding of the Telecommunications Land Access & Planning approvals processes
  • Experience with legislative based activates
  • Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Access Data Base (An advantage)

To Apply
To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen and be able to obtain an ADF security clearance. Please visit the Careers section of our website or Click “APPLY” to forward your application CV, along with copies of any qualifications and proof of Citizenship.

Broadspectrum 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

 

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 is a key component 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.
Position Reference Number: 78493 

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Adviser, Far North Queensland

Cairns, Queensland Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government

The PM&C Regional Network leads engagement with Indigenous communities, other stakeholders to drive outcomes in three policy areas of lifting education outcomes, improving employment and economic opportunities and ensuring safer communities. 

The Adviser role is located in Cairns in the Network Region of Far North Queensland (FNQ). The FNQ Region has a broad and diverse geographical footprint including Greater Cairns Region, Atherton Tablelands, Yarrabah, Cassowary Coast and the remote Indigenous communities of Cape York. 

Network Advisers work with Indigenous communities and service providers within a community or cluster of communities to achieve positive results against the Australian Government’s Indigenous Affairs priorities. Advisers are results-oriented and possess strong communication and engagement skills. The role facilitates collaboration and productive working relationships with and between service providers, Indigenous leaders and communities at the local level to further improve service delivery outcomes, solve delivery challenges and build on opportunities for collaboration and positive impact. The Adviser requires a strong understanding of the range of current programmes and services being delivered to their community and identify other possibilities to drive outcomes and positive impact in the context of a transformational agenda to develop communities.

Advisers report to a Team Leader and may oversee staff. They are responsible for PMC work in assigned communities. 

Travel including overnight stays is required and a current driver’s licence is necessary. Extensive remote travel by four wheel drive vehicle or light aircraft will be required. Accredited four wheel drive will be provided.
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HR Business Partner

Alexandria, NEW South Wales Caritas Australia

  • Permanent role based in Alexandria.
  • Highly respected humanitarian organisation.
  • Opportunity to shape capability development and culture.

Your passion for enabling Caritas staff to realise their full potential and to build on our positive, ethical and high performing systems and culture will be highly regarded. As an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner you will be a trusted advisor and change agent that moves between strategy and operational activities to support change and all people-related issues.

 
Your Role:
 
In this important role you will:

  • Provide advice and guidance on policies, conditions of employment and employee relations issues.
  • Be the point of contact for staff and managers on all issues relating to employment and our human resources procedures.
  • Manage the Employee Services Portal, Visa sponsorship, HR statistics/metrics and the Work Health & Safety function.
  • Engage with staff to facilitate capability development and acumen.
  • Partner with managers to support their professional growth and development.

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Community Partner – Bridgewater

Hobart, Tasmania Australian Red Cross
* Full time hours
* Ongoing position
* World's largest humanitarian movement

The role
 Lead and coordinate our local engagement activities to drive and build resilience throughout the community and pursue service development and growth in line with community determined priorities. Additionally, you will provide high calibre project management services to the Red Cross Place Based initiative.
 
About you
You are highly organised with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to analyse and research information. Your application will demonstrate your ability to manage projects and build effective and strategic relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You have qualifications and experience in community development.
 
Benefits
A great opportunity to contribute to the local community. Excellent salary packaging available.

For further information, please see the full position description:  505334 Community Partner Position Description.pdf

For any enquiries, please contact Rosanne Lee-Luttrell on (03) 6235 6014

Location: Australia and Oceania,—-Hobart
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Aboriginal RAP Coordinator

Location negotiable, NEW South Wales Interrelate Ltd

  • Permanent Part Time (15 hours per week)
  • Location Negotiable – Can be based at any Interrelate office location
  • Hourly rate: $30.05ph – $32.64ph + Salary Packaging + 9.5% Superannuation

Interrelate is a community based, not-for-profit organisation that has been a leading provider of quality relationship services in New South Wales since 1926. We have a network of centres across metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales. Each year, we help over 70,000 individuals, couples, families and children to develop better communication, effective solutions and strong relationships. We are proud to hold a reputation of giving special consideration to children, men, indigenous families and others with cultural and language differences.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Aboriginal RAP Coordinator. This role will be responsible for the coordination of strategic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander projects within Interrelate as set out in the Reconciliation Action Plan.

This is a permanent part time role (15 hours per week – days and span of hours negotiable). This role can be based at any of our Interrelate offices and travel to other locations will also be required from time to time.

To reward staff for their 100% commitment we offer competitive employment conditions in the industry including:

  • Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
  • Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
  • Salaries pitched at the top end of the market
  • Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources
  • Access to support through the Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for multi skilling and up-skilling
  • High level of diversity in role
  • Excellent working environment

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Expression of Interest – Fitter Job

Port Kembla, NEW South Wales Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

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.  

FITTERS required for maintenance and shutdown work in Port Kembla.

  • Local short term opportunity in Port Kembla
  • Ongoing Maintenance and Shutdown work
  • Work at multiple Bluescope departments

The Role

We are currently seeking expression of interest from Fitters for shutdown and maintenance work within Bluescope, Port Kembla. We provide regular work within multiple Bluescope departments throughout the year. This is a good opportunity for local job seekers and/ or candidates that are interested in extra hours.

To be considered for these roles you must:

  • Be trade qualified as a Fitter 
  • Hold an OHS white card , EWP , Confined Space, High Risk Ticket
  • Have relevant shutdown experience (preferably recent/ current Bluescope Port Kembla experience)
  • Be reliable, flexible and able to work at short notice
  • Possess excellent work ethic and be a good team player
  • Pass our internal induction process which includes a physical assessment at local Wollongong office
  • Have 3 Red Isolation Locks, own tools and PPE

General Info:

  • You MUST be willing to commit to on one/ two day shutdown(s) in Port Kembla.
  • Shutdowns can be 8hr/12hr or longer and are mainly day shifts. Must be willing to work overtime if required. Hourly rate and penalty rates apply.
  • PPE to wear is Hard hat, safety glasses, long sleeved Hi-Viz, long pants, steel caps and gloves. For some departments ear muffs are required as well. All candidates bring standard tools and red locks. Shutdown experience is preferred .
  • Everyone who is not signed up with us yet needs to complete and pass  our induction prior and provide copies of tickets and work rights.  
  • Candidates who are not Bluescope Port Kembla inducted need to complete an online induction prior.

If you are interested in the role and have the skills required, please 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 is a key component 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.
Position Reference Number: 83532

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