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Workforce Administration Trainee

Sydney, NEW South Wales The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
 Workforce Administration Trainee 
 

The Workforce Trainee will act as the first point of contact for any enquiries relating to the Transactional Services Team and also partake in general reception duties on a day to day basis.
 
This customer service centred role will facilitate a smooth first point of contact for SCHN staff, ensuring they have a central Workforce Services contact base. Additionally the Workforce Trainee will support the Recruitment and Establishment, and Payroll and Rostering Teams with various administrative functions.
This position is Temporary Full Time up to 25/8/2019 and is classified as an Administrative Officer Level 1/2.
 

 
Reference No: 405939
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=405939
 
Contact details: Pooja Patel
Contact No: 02 9845 3553
 
Closing date:  13/08/2017
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STUDENT RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR (REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT)

The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Victoria University of Melbourne

Marketing and Communications Department
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

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

The Student Recruitment Coordinator (Regional Engagement) role contributes to the mission and goals of Melbourne University and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. In consultation with the Manager, Student Recruitment, the position will be responsible for the development and implementation of specific marketing and recruitment campaigns targeted at priority markets and regional students, particularly to increase the number of rural origin students in the areas of graduate medicine, nursing, allied health and dentistry.

This exciting and challenging role will  develop effective plans and strategies to attract undergraduate and graduate students into a variety of health profession programs. Based in Shepparaton, but working across a broad region with a range of stakeholders, you will contribute to the critical mission of developing the rural health workforce.  The incumbent is expected to be a self-starter, highly independent but with high accountability to management.

Close date: 27 Aug 2017

For more information and to apply online: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891468/student-recruitment-coordinator-regional-engagement
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Transitional Manager (Women's Crisis Accommodation)

Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Crisis Accommodation Gove is a government funded, not-­for-profit organisation that provides crisis accommodation and support services.

Crisis Accommodation Gove's primary services include a women's shelter, providing safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children in a family style atmosphere that empowers families; free and confidential services for women experiencing domestic violence; and domestic violence community education.

The 4 bedroom home can accommodate up to 16 women and children. It has 2 full-time staff (a Caseworker and a children's counsellor), as well as 5, casual, day and night staff, to operate the service and deliver support to their clients.

About the Opportunity
Crisis Accommodation Gove is seeking a passionate, dedicated individual to join their team as a crisis accommodation Transitional Shelter Manager. This is a full-time role, being offered on a 12-month contract with possibility of extension.

This pivotal leadership role will see you managing all aspects of the shelter to ensure it functions in an effective, efficient and ethical manner.

Your key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
* Managing all shelter activities and reviewing all shelter cases, taking responsibility for the quality and timelines of all shelter services;
* Overseeing assigned record keeping and data collection as mandated, including documentation relevant to the service;
* Interviewing, training and supervising shelter staff, including ongoing staff training and development;
* Ensuring adherence to agency policy and procedures, professional ethics and good conduct on the part of staff;
* Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with confidentiality in the shelter setting with staff, clients, agencies, services and resources;
* Sourcing and applying for grants, reporting to relevant funding bodies and maintaining compliance with funding agreements; and
* Reporting to, and making recommendations to, the Management Committee regarding the development of shelter services and related matters.

The successful candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Community Services or a similar relevant field, and will have considerable experience working in a supervisory or management level position. Demonstrated experience in service provision and crisis management will be essential, as will strong knowledge of domestic violence issues as they pertain to women and children impacted by violence and/or abuse.

About the Benefits
If you're looking to contribute to an organisation that is really making a difference in the lives of women and children – this is the role for you! 

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package circa $80,000 (negotiable) plus super. Additionally, you will receive attractive salary sacrificing options, accommodation and full access to a company vehicle. You'll also benefit from 6 weeks' annual leave, and an annual travel voucher to the value of $1,000, ensuring you achieve a great work/life balance.

Crisis Accommodation Gove offers a truly supportive working environment, and room for professional and personal growth.

Take on an unbelievably rewarding position and make a real difference in the community – Apply Now!
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Communications Lead (Humanites and Social Sciences)

North Sydney, NEW South Wales Australian Catholic University

  • An opportunity to take your PR agency experience in-house
  • Develop your career in communications 
  •  Full-time continuing position located in North Sydney

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), section 126, Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), section 5, Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and Section 12 Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The Marketing and External Relations (MER) directorate, under the leadership of the Director of MER, encompasses Marketing and Communications, Student Recruitment and Advancement, and Digital Strategy. MER plays a key role in profiling and positioning ACU as a first choice among its diverse community and stakeholder groups, including potential students, Catholic and corporate partners, donors, alumni and staff.

The Marketing and External Relations directorate’s primary objectives are to:

  • enhance and steward ACU’s brand and reputation
  • position and promote ACU as an attractive and first-choice study destination
  • provide a valued and valuable service to the University community.

As the Communications Lead you will be responsible for:

  • developing and implementing integrated publicity programs for ACU’s Humanities and Social Sciences  portfolio
  • contributing to media and communications training
  • building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.

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Legal Assistant, Talent Pool

Melbourne, Victoria Victoria Legal Aid

• Seeking interest for ongoing and maximum term opportunities across our Victorian metropolitan and regional offices
• Flexible working arrangements – full time and part time opportunities
• Salary commensurate with experience, range: $47,111-$64,071 plus superannuation and salary packaging

About the role:
We are seeking applications from candidates interested in a career at Victoria legal Aid and who want to contribute to improving the lives of disadvantaged Victorians. Our legal assistant talent pool will be used to resource new legal assistant opportunities across our offices state-wide.
As a legal assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our client services. You will triage client queries at court and in the office and as well as provide information and referrals to the public, legal practitioners and other community services. Working as part of a team, you will provide legal administrative support to our lawyers including client data entry, file management, preparation of legal documents and in some offices, sit on our reception front desk.
Some aspects of the role may vary depending on the location of the position and the services provided in the office.

About you:
You will have experience in providing administrative support ideally gained within a legal environment. You will have a strong client service focus to professionally support our clients with care and empathy. 
To be successful in this role, you will enjoy the day-to-day challenges of working in a fast paced and high pressure environment and have sound problem solving skills to support client needs. You will be a committed team member and be willing to contribute to the promotion of our vision and values.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 staff employed in 14 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

Information about the talent pool and how to apply:
The talent pool will be used to fill vacancies across our offices over the coming six months. Should you be identified for a suitable position, you will be contacted regarding next steps.
To be considered for upcoming opportunities you will need to submit your resume with details of at least two referees. You will also need to complete the candidate application form – answering questions relating to the key selection criteria, nominating your preferred office location and your preference for full time or part time work.
Visit http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/about-us/careers to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close midnight on Monday 2 October 2017.

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Food & Beverage Utility Job

Sale, Victoria Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

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 has now expanded due to the renewal and extension of the Base Services contract to manage ADF facilities.

 

The Role

Broadspectrum are currently seeking experienced and qualified Food and Beverage Utilities, who can performed Kitchen Hand and Dining Room Attendant duties. Reporting to the Food and Beverage Coordinator, this position will see you based at East Sale in an casual position.

 

Specific requirements of the role will include:

  • Cleaning of the premises and equipment
  • Assisting with restock, stock rotation, loading and unloading supplies, stores and equipment
  • Assisting with stock take and inventory control for all Kitchen supplies
  • Ensuring the facilities’ HACPP day-to-day compliance requirements are met
  • Ensuring a high level of customer service is exercised at all times.

 

Skills & Experience

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate Essential
  • Preferably HACCP Level 1
  • Food Handlers Certificate Level 1 (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge or experience working within Defence would be advantageous.

 

What’s in it for you?

In return for your commitment and expertise, we can provide you with an environment centred on learning & development, flexible working hours, internal career mobility and a team that will embrace ideas to improve the way business is inducted.

To Apply

Please visit the Careers section of our website or Click “APPLY” to forward your application CV, along with copies of your qualifications and proof of Citizenship.
You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Department of Defence Security Clearance to Apply.

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.

Job Requisition: 72735

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Field Supervisor – Multiple Vacancies

Melbourne, Victoria 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

Broadspectrum has multiple vacancies for Field Supervisors (Civil / SDU / MDU) to join the organisation. The role will primarily involve the oversight and management of assigned construction activities, subcontractors, areas and stages of the NBN HFC project. You will be a self-motivated individual who takes pride in ensuring that project and subcontracted personnel are working in accordance with program and Company policies, systems and procedures.

Furthermore, you will:

  • Manage on site compliance with Broadspectrum Risk Management; Quality Assurance; and Health, Safety and Environment management (HSE) systems , including statutory obligations
  • Lead compliance to Broadspectrum Policies and Procedures and House Rules.
  • Co-ordinate the day-to-day site construction and administration activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the site, including contractor support crews (eg traffic, Vacuum Trucks etc.).
  • Provide feedback to Construction Superintendents and Project Engineers for development of construction program and critical milestones.
  • Review the construction program on an on-going basis and discuss variances with the Construction Superintendents. 
  • Coordinate site activities and personnel for maximum performance and delivery.
  • Interpret drawings on site to ensure accuracy, practicality and compliance with specifications prior to construction commencement.
  • Review Subcontractor scopes of work to ensure an understanding of their agreed work activities and supply requirements.
  • Discuss and assist to plan work activities and target dates with subcontractors.
  • Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance and implement corrective action as required (i.e. direct communication or discussion with the Construction Manager or Contracts Administrator).
  • Perform inspections and complete checklists as required by systems implemented on the project.
  • Manage purchasing requirements in compliance with Company procedures.
  • Proactively manage industrial relations to ensure issues raised by workers are escalated and resolved quickly.
  • Ensure Trade Union representatives are managed in a professional manner in accordance with current legislation.
  • Preform and manage tasks associated with construction build, including but not limited to rod and roping, NDD, spit water, pit locating.

Skills and Experience

  • Tertiary and/or Trade qualifications in an applicable discipline (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in Civils / SDU / MDU trades.
  • Knowledge of construction, project and program controls principles and practices (including budget).
  • Interpret and understand technical drawings and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of HSE systems and processes.
  • Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, MS Project.
  • White Card (CIC) (Construction Induction Card).

The Benefits

Broadspectrum offers the opportunity to work in a diverse global environment with a culture of safety and integrity. This is your chance to work for a company that has an excellent culture and working environment. A competitive salary and the opportunity to advance your career is on offer.

To Apply

Please visit the Careers section of our website or Click “APPLY” to forward your application CV, along with copies of any relevant qualifications. To be considered for this role you will be required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Pre-employment Medical Assessment.

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: 85998

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Community and Cultural Engagement Officer

Melbourne, Victoria Deakin University
JOB ID: 170678
SALARY RANGE: $76,585 to $82,706 pa (plus 17% super)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and continuing
LOCATION: Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position provides advice to the Institute and at times wider University on cultural engagement best practices for the region. The position will work to form strong relationships with the local Aboriginal communities, including those communities from which students enrolled in community based learning are based.

This will include:

  • Provide high-level cultural advice to the Institute on policy and procedural processes.
  • Coordinate cultural events and awareness campaigns for the Institute and wider University, working closely with the Marketing, Events and Project Officer.
  • When appropriate accompany the Marketing, Events and Project Officer on visits to community on behalf of the Institute.
  • Develop and implement community engagement and outreach strategies and services to meet the goals outlined by the Institutes strategic plan.

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Casual Cleaner – Woorabinda

Woorabinda, Queensland Australian Red Cross
Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a special measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)
* Casual role
* Based in Woorabinda, Queensland

The Role
This role will be responsible for the cleaning of the Woorabinda Red Cross office. Cleaning will be completed on a regular basis to ensure offices are maintained to a high standard in terms of cleanliness so that staff, volunteers, clients, and members of the public can work efficiently in the office space.
 
About You
You will have experience in providing cleaning services with the ability to conduct all cleaning duties effectively using the provided equipment, cleaning products, and tools.
 
Demonstrated communication skills, organisational and time management skills as well as an understanding of Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures will be key to your success in this role.
 
Benefits
Work for an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people and communities during times of vulnerability. Excellent salary packaging options are available to increase your take home pay.
 
For more information please see the position description below or contact Leonie Stewart on 07 4922 8056.
 
Position Description: PD – Casual Cleaner – Woorabinda .pdf
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Field Coordinator

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

Broadspectrum and Suez, have teamed together as Allwater – an internationally experienced team that combines operating and technical excellence on a global scale within the Water and Wastewater Industry.

Together with our Alliance partner SA Water, Allwater is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater networks and associated assets throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area.

  • Southern suburbs base
  • 7 day on-call roster, mix of day and afternoon shift
  • Permanent full time

Allwater is seeking a suitably experienced candidate to fulfil the role of Southern Field Coordinator to join the Customer Field Services team based at our Southern Networks Depot at Happy Valley. This role will be responsible for supporting, planning, coordinating and performing Customer Field Services activities for day and afternoon shift teams, including works undertaken on water and wastewater mains repair and construction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Site Supervision, coordinating and directing Allwater construction and maintenance crews and sub-contractors whilst on site to ensure work is completed to standard in a safe and efficient manner
  • Operation of water supply mains pipelines and property connections, including liaising with customers and critical customers to ensure outage impacts are minimised
  • Carry out water main isolations for reactive and planned works, including location of underground utility services and coordinate documentation with effected utility suppliers
  • Attending reported works and assessing the priority and requirement for support services and appropriate skill sets to undertake network repairs and maintenance
  • Ensuring planned and reactive work is carried out with regard to accepted work practices, safety and environmental standards, key and specific performance indicators and timelines
  • Promoting and driving a passionate customer driven culture by ensuring a strong focus on delivery, execution and the customer
  • Operate GIS mapping and works management software to capture required network information

 
To be considered for this role you will demonstrate:

  • Experience in a field based project/planning role with a demonstrated ability to successfully liaise with a range of customers and stakeholders
  • Ability to maintain a strong safety culture in the workforce 
  • An energetic and can-do approach to your work
  • Excellent communication, numeracy and computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Click/Maximo and Asset Management Systems)
  • An ability to execute work in an efficient, well-coordinated manner with a focus on providing a high level of customer service
  • An understanding of water/pipeline networks within metropolitan Adelaide and requirements for performing safe works around underground services would be an advantage
  • Availability to work an on-call roster, including 2nd level responsibilities and to work overtime on occasions and work across a 7-day on-call roster. Current roster cycle: 2 x weeks day shift followed by 4 x weeks afternoon shift

Key requirements:

  • Current unrestricted Australian driver’s license is required
  • Verification of qualifications/licenses will be undertaken along with pre-employment medicals and background police checks for all shortlisted candidates.
  • The right to work in Australia

To apply this position, please forward a current CV and Cover Letter addressing the key criteria, by clicking ‘APPLY’ and following the prompts by COB Tuesday 5 March 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.

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: 104140

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