Brisbane, Queensland Australian Catholic University

• Provide leadership in the accreditation of the national curricula for Social Work
• Make original contributions to scholarship, research and teaching
• Full-time, continuing position located in Brisbane. (Strathfield in Sydney and Canberra in ACT would also be considered)

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community that 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.

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The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria University of Melbourne

School of Social and Political Sciences
Faculty of Arts

Salary: $98,775 – $117,290 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The Lecturer in Sociology will have comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of classical and contemporary sociological theories and a record of publishing high quality theoretical pieces in sociology publications.

Competitive candidates will have successfully taught sociological theory previously and the appointee will teach subjects that contribute to the sociology program at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The appointee will also supervise honours, postgraduate coursework, and higher degree theses.

The Lecturer in Sociology will also undertake administrative tasks associated with the appointee’s responsibility in teaching and research and foster links with external networks and partners nationally and internationally.

Close date: 10 Sep 2017

For more information and to apply online: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891444/lecturer-in-sociology 
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Broken Hill, NEW South Wales Community Restorative Centre
~~The Community Restorative Centre (CRC) is a community based agency providing assistance to people affected by the criminal justice system

We are currently seeking to recruit Part Time Men’s Project Workers:
• Aboriginal and Gender Identified positions
• One position based in Broken Hill 60 hours per fortnight
• One position based in Wilcannia 38 hours per fortnight
• Terms and Conditions of employment as per Level 4 Pay Point 4 of the SCHADS Award 2010
• Rate of pay equivalent to SACS Award Grade 4 year 4 ($34.68 gross per hour plus super and salary packaging)

The Men’s Project Worker will work to develop and implement client led project activities aimed at increasing social and cultural connectedness, and self-determination.
In addition, the role will provide holistic casework support on an outreach basis to people leaving custody returning to live in either Broken Hill or Wilcannia. Position is generally Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm; with occasional out-of-hours’ work to be performed as required.
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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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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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Adelaide, South Australia Employment Office
About the Organisation 
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is the foremost Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Adelaide, South Australia, providing a range of health care and community support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

About the Opportunity
Nunkuwarrin Yunti now has two opportunities for Aboriginal Family Partnership Workers to join their multidisciplinary team based in Adelaide, on a full-time basis, to deliver the Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program (ANFPP).

The Program involves nurses and/or midwives and Aboriginal Family Partnership Workers working in partnership with women who are pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families. It is a program of sustained and scheduled home visiting that begins during the antenatal period and continues until the child is 2 years old. 

Reporting to the Nurse Supervisor (ANFPP) you will be responsible for supporting women to engage and remain engaged in the program and working with Nurse Home Visitors to deliver the Program.

You will also be responsible for providing advice and assistance on a broad range of cultural issues to ensure observance of appropriate cultural protocols and maintenance of culturally safe services to participating mothers and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will have an appropriate minimum two years vocational experience attained through previous appointments in a relevant field consistent with and sufficient to fulfil duties of this role (e.g. community health, maternal and child health or an early childhood setting) and/or vocational and/or tertiary qualification.

Appointment at Level 4 requires registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority or another suitable nationally recognised professional association.

This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the Benefits
Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration plus super, commensurate with skills and experience. You'll also enjoy extensive salary packaging options that greatly increase your take home pay! 

Applications close on Friday the 11th of August 2017.
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Adelaide, South Australia Employment Office
Nunkuwarrin Yunti works to promote and deliver improvement in the health and well-being of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the greater metropolitan area of Adelaide and to advance their social, cultural and economic status. The Organisation places a strong focus on a client centred approach to the delivery of services and a collaborative working culture to achieve the best. 

About the Opportunities
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is seeking two Nurse Home Visitors (ANFPP), on a full-time basis, to be responsible for providing culturally safe prenatal and early childhood home visits for women and their families who are eligible for the Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP).

The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is an evidence-based program of sustained and scheduled home visiting by Nurse Home Visitors (NHVs) and Aboriginal Family Partnership Workers (AFPWs) for Aboriginal families. The Program begins during the antenatal period and continues until the child is two years old.

To be successful, you will need to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti are looking for candidates with the knowledge and understanding of societies and culture, an awareness of issues which may impact on maternal child and family wellbeing, and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Ideally, you will have experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and groups and within an Aboriginal community controlled health setting.

Please note:
It is a requirement of this role that the successful candidate has a current driver's licence, and is willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with Nunkuwarrin Yunti.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

About the Benefits
Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration of $69,362 plus super, commensurate with skills and experience. You'll also enjoy extensive salary packaging options that greatly increase your take home pay!

Don't miss this opportunity to give back to the community and enjoy a rewarding challenge – Apply Now!

Please note:
Applications for this role will expire 14th August 2017 at 9am.
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, NEW South Wales Employment Office
About the Organisation
The Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a not-for-profit leader in the provision of primary health care and community welfare services.

RivMed aims to provide services which reflect the growing need of Aboriginal people to have access to primary health care and community welfare services.

These include preventative health care programs and the core programs also reflect the need to continue to address the inequality in health outcomes that persist. Those core programs include medical services, and family health, drug and alcohol counselling and advocacy support.

About the Opportunity
RivMed now has an exciting opportunity for a Provisional Psychologist Intern within their Child Welfare services team based in Wagga Wagga, NSW on a full-time basis. Please note: Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position and is authorized under section 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 and S8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). 

As an Intern with RivMed you will report to the Team Leader – Therapeutic Services and will be primarily responsible for the sustainable delivery of Family Functional Therapy – child welfare services within a team environment of skilled caseworkers and clinical therapeutic staff. Your duties will include the delivery of psychological services and case management and adapting service delivery to meet the needs of diverse families. You will also be required to undertake data collection and reporting in order to undertake evidence-based decision making. 

To be successful in this position you will need to have tertiary qualifications (including Honours) in Psychology and obtained provisional registration as a Psychologist from AHPRA. Previous experience delivering therapeutic interventions or working with vulnerable families will be highly regarded, but is not mandatory. 

About the Benefits
In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy an excellent remuneration circa $63,000 plus salary sacrificing up to $15,950, a mobile phone and laptop. 

You will be joining an organisation that is passionate about providing quality care solutions to Aboriginal communities and will have the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of local residents, whilst furthering your experience as a professional Psychologist. 

If you are an Aboriginal person who is a recent Psychology graduate with a passion to make a difference – Apply Now!
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