The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic, Australia, Victoria University of Melbourne

Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Salary: $55,113 – $60,852 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation

The Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory (MDU PHL) provides testing and advisory services in the area of Public Health for the state of Victorian. We are pleased to be expanding our administration team and are now looking for a highly skilled, focused and enthusiastic person who is ready to use their well-developed communication, customer service and operational skills.

The position will require the ability to work in a fast paced environment and will suit a person with excellent organisational skills and a good eye for detail. The successful applicant will be involved in a range of activities including the processing of patient, food and environmental samples, data entry, preparing and processing of invoices, answering phones and fielding enquiries and the collating and filing of reports.

Close date: 2 Jul 2017

For position information and to apply online go to: http://jobs.staff.unimelb.edu.au/ci/en/job/891051/data-entry-and-administration-assistant-indigenous-applicants-only
 

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government
Justice and Community Safety
ACT Corrective Services
Offender Services and Corrections Program
Throughcare
 
Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary Range: $74,081 – $78,415  (PN: 11241, several)
 
ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated and passionate people to join the Throughcare team as a Throughcare Transition Officer. 
 
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate strong administrative capability, have the ability to think and act in a busy operational environment and posses excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.
 
The successful applicant will work under the direction and supervision of the Throughcare Unit Coordinator and will provide Throughcare liaison support to the client’s lead case manager and the client. As such, the successful applicant will need to display an ability to work comfortably with offenders. This position will be primarily located within the community; with requirement to regularly attend the AMC and other community services locations.
Contact Officer: Anna Kirkham (02) 6205 4818 anna.kirkham@act.gov.au
For further information and to apply, go to www.jobs.act.gov.au
Applications Close: 19 July 2017
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government
Justice and Community Safety
ACT Human Rights Commission
Victim Support ACT
Financial Assistance Scheme

 
Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary Range: $74,081 – $78,415  (PN: 38715)
 
Details: The Financial Assistance Scheme (the Scheme) for victims of crime is delivered by Victim Support ACT, within the ACT Human Rights Commission. The purpose of the Scheme is to: assist victims of crime recover from acts of violence; contribute to the safety of victims of crime and prevention of future acts of violence; acknowledge the harmful effects of acts of violence; and complement the services available through the Victims Services Scheme and other services for victims of crime. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or ability to interpret and apply legislation for the purposes of decision-making, as well as the ability to communicate sensitively and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. The ACT Human Rights Commission recruits for diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and People with a Disability are encouraged to apply. If you are a person with a disability and would like assistance to apply for this position please contact the contact officer for this position. 
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Alice Springs, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Beginning operations in 1980, the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) was the first Aboriginal group to be allocated a broadcasting licence. The Aboriginal people of Central Australia own CAAMA through an association and have clear objectives focused on the social, cultural and economic advancement of Aboriginal people.

CAAMA promotes Aboriginal culture, language, dance and music while generating economic benefits in the form of training, employment and income generation. CAAMA is proud of their reputation for producing media products that engenders pride in Aboriginal culture while informing and educating the wider community of the richness and diversity of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.

About the Opportunity
The Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association has a truly exciting full-time opportunity for a Junior Producer/Presenter to join their team in Alice Springs, NT.

As a member of the local radio team, you will be responsible for producing compelling online broadcasts and presenting a designated program in collaboration with the Radio Station Manager. You will also be responsible for creating social media and mobile content to meet the changing coverage and content requirements across all platforms.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience at creating local cross-media content or have a strong willingness to learn. You will also need to have – or demonstrate a strong understanding of- editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgment in line with the framework of CAAMA programming policies.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capacity to use the software and hardware relevant to this role whilst also being aware of the emerging technologies.

In addition, it is essential that candidates have an understanding of cultural protocols relating to Indigenous people or a willingness to undertake in training in Central Australia specific protocols.

Individuals of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and eager individual to begin a career with an award-winning organisation.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $42,000 – $45,000 (increase to $55,000 as you develop) plus super and PBI salary sacrificing benefits!

CAAMA Radio staff are involved in many live Outside Broadcasts and you can get the chance to meet some of the biggest musicians and sporting stars as well as other interesting and influential people.

Salary: Not Specified

Location: Australia and Oceania, Alice Springs
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Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW

 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 22 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

A Legal Practice Support Clerk will:

• Undertake file work and legal research.

• Provide and coordinate administrative support.

• Work collaboratively with other administrative and support staff.

ABOUT YOU

"The successful applicant will be a highly motivated person with well-developed attention to detail, and an ability to cope in a high volume, fast paced environment" 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfornsw.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.

Please Note: This vacancy is a targeted Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2015.  In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy  the Aboriginality criteria. 

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. What prompted you to apply for this job? What interested you the most about this position? (we'll be looking for social justice experience)

2. Tell me about a time when you had to overcome a major obstacle that stood in the way  of you accomplishing a goal or commitment.  How did you approach the situation? (workload, legal etc)

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.  A Talent Pool is a group of candidates who have undergone comparative assessment and have been assessed as capable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with disability, women, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds as well as other diversity groups.

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 email erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au, and advise us of your preferred method of communication.

ROLE NOTES

This role is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014. Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.  Aboriginality is defined by decent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such.

For Aboriginal specific information working at Legal Aid NSW, our Aboriginal network, career development opportunities and support systems please email aboriginalmailto:aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Ongoing & Temporary Opportunity Statewide
• Enquiries: Jean-Anne Searson on (02) 4337 6615
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

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Williamstown, Victoria BAE Systems Australia

NETWORK ENGINEER

• Global company with multiple sites around Australia
• Permanent and full time Network Engineer position
• Williamstown, Victoria location

BAE Systems Australia's core values of Trusted, Innovative and Bold underpin everything that we do. We are a global Defence and security company with wide-ranging products and services to support and protect Australia’s Defence forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services.  The Information, Management and Technology (IM&T) team is integral to the delivery of this work.

We are seeking to appoint a solution minded Network Engineer to join our Information, Management and Technology team based in Williamstown, Victoria. This key role will report to the Lead Network Engineer and will be offered on a permanent and part time basis.  Are you up for the challenge?

As a Network Engineer, you will:
• Specify, design and implement aspects of the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) environments that meet or exceed industry standard best practices
• Provide network consultancy and assistance to customers, in the design, set to work and troubleshooting of unclassified networks and customer deliverables
• Assist in ensuring that the network solutions and infrastructure meet the current performance, reliability, security and business requirements of the business or customer
• Proactively monitor and maintain all existing network infrastructure, including the monitoring of telecommunication infrastructure to ensure compliance to service level agreements
• Assist in ensuring the day to day stability and operation of the network

As an ideal applicant you will have:
• Extensive experience supporting network broad range of infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience and skills in network troubleshooting, switching, routing, firewalls, VPN and network security
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with business representatives, customers and suppliers
• The ability to work autonomously and in teams, have good initiative and strong analysis and problem solving skills 

Whilst not essential, a relevant University degree or a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification will be highly regarded.

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Applications should be addressed to: Kon Yiannikopoulos, HR Advisor – Recruitment & Resourcing.

Please ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s) to your application. A cover letter is preferred.

At BAE Systems you will find support for training and development, competitive benefits and family friendly, flexible work practices in addition to a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BAE Systems Australia employees are encouraged to refer others for employment in line with the conditions of the Employee Referral Scheme.

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

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The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

School of Social and Political Sciences
Faculty of Arts

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

The School of Social and Political Sciences is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia. The School has a team of dedicated academic and professional staff in the disciplines of Political Science, Criminology, Anthropology and Sociology as well as our allied research centres providing a dynamic and rewarding environment for staff and students. The Lecturer in Public Policy will join a collegial group of scholars in the Political Science discipline. This group brings together experts in Public Policy, Governance, Public Management and International Relations who are situated in a broader interdisciplinary school.

The Lecturer in Public Policy will be a committed, engaging teacher and researcher and must be able to teach public management and public policy at the graduate level. The Lecturer will have recognised expertise in public policy, undertake research resulting in quality publications with leading publishers, have an established or developing record of excellence and innovation in teaching, and strong engagement and outreach potential. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the research reputation of the discipline of Political Science in the School of Social and Political Sciences by undertaking research resulting in publications with leading publishers in the field, foster engagement links with external networks/partners nationally and internationally.

The teaching portfolio for this post will focus on the well-established Master of Public Policy and Management which will also include contributions to curriculum development. The incumbent will supervise student research (at honours, graduate coursework and RHD levels), and will take on administrative tasks associated with the appointment.

Close date: 27 June 2017

For position information and to apply online go to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891029/lecturer-in-public-policy-mecaf

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Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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