The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria University of Melbourne

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: $69,148 to $93,830 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation

The Australian Venom Research Unit (AVRU), University of Melbourne, has a position for a highly motivated research assistant. The successful applicant will work as part of the team in AVRU’s Proteomics and Antivenomics Laboratory, utilising an integrated “-omics” approach, combined with bioassays and other techniques to characterise venoms and antivenoms. This work forms the core of AVRU’s basic research agenda, and contributes to studies including (but not limited to) investigations of the evolution of snake venoms, the production of venom and antivenom reference standards, and the design of novel biotherapeutics for the treatment of envenoming.

The successful candidate will hold an Honours or Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline and have experience/knowledge of wet lab procedures involved in protein chemistry and related areas of research. They will be motivated to work as part of a team in a complex and challenging research environment and be prepared to develop new skills. Applicants with relevant experience and qualifications, and especially those with interests in protein chemistry, immunology, haemostasis and/or toxinology, are encouraged to apply.

Close date: 12 Jul 2017

For more information and to apply online: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891114/research-assistant
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Darlinghurst, NEW South Wales Inside Policy Pty Ltd
Duties & Responsibilities
·  Supporting the Project Manager to undertake background research on policies and programs to assist in drafting proposals and preparing project deliverables
·  Providing administrative support to set up interviews, meetings, workshops and other consultation events
·  Supporting workshop facilitators to scribe and minute workshop discussions and outcomes
·  Managing any project related social media and online activity
·  Undertaking project-related research including design and administration of surveys, literature reviews and quantitative data analysis
·  Other Inside Policy related tasks as required from time-to-time
 
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Sydney, NEW South Wales Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency is the Australian Government's key agency charged with supporting and improving gender equality in Australian workplaces. 

Reporting to the Executive Manager Operations this role is responsible for providing high level support to WGEA's technology based projects and has overall responsibility for day to day maintenance, trouble shooting and monitoring of the Agency's information technology systems.

We need an IT all-rounder who is effective in representing the Agency at meetings and on working groups and comfortable liaising with our internal and external stakeholders including our third party service providers.

During the next 12 months the Agency will be implementing a Digital Roadmap including establishing new website functionality. This role will be a crucial part of that process.

Annually over 5000 organisations report online to the Agency and the IT Services Coordinator role is vital in providing technical support and issues management together with the coordination of the testing program for system enhancements.

The key capabilities for success include the ability to provide advice and support across a broad range of information technology systems, working proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure innovative and quality outcomes for all facets of the Agency's digital presence and service delivery.

Our ideal candidate will have proven track record in successfully organising, maintaining, monitoring and reviewing business application support services to staff, resolving IT service issues, utilising software in the maintenance and updating of web pages and experience in  project support, including planning, scheduling and reporting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills involving complex information and the ability to communicate information clearly is required along with effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work pro-actively in a team environment.

Baseline Security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance required.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all genders, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age people.

How to apply

To be considered for this role you must provide your CV and include a statement briefly describing your suitability for this role. More information about the role can be found in the Application Package for this position. 

The Application Package is available from our website www.wgea.gov.au.

Alternatively you are welcome to contact the Agency on (02) 9432 7000, or email recruitment@wgea.gov.au.

Your application must be emailed to recruitment@wgea.gov.au by midnight Tuesday, 4 July 2017.

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Ballarat, Victoria University of Melbourne

Department of Rural Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: $79,910 – $86,499 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term position to 31 December 2018, located in Ballarat.

The Education Coordinator will provide student educational resources to nursing and allied health students across our regions.  Working with rural health services, this role will provide innovative educational support in health services, via technology assisted tutorials, in online environments and in face-to-face settings.

The Education Coordinator will work with the student placement team at the Department of Rural Health and relevant university and health service partners in order to develop and implement health education programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a health setting or similar environment and in the development, coordination and delivery of education programs.

The DRH delivers its education programs across a distributed network of campuses and regional health services distant from the main campus at Parkville and according to targets and attributes prescribed by the Commonwealth funded Rural Medical Training (RMT) and Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Programmes.

This position reports to the Student Placement Manager.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.

Close date: 9 July 2017

For position information and to apply online go to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/891125/education-coordinator

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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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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government
Justice and Community Safety
ACT Human Rights Commission
Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner
 
Senior Advocate, Children and Young People
 
Senior Officer Grade C
Salary Range: $100,462 – $108,140  (PN: 24908)
 
The Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner is seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate person to join our business unit as a Senior Advocate at the Senior Officer Grade C level. Duties of the Senior Advocate (Children and Young People) include advocating for the rights of children and young people at both individual and systemic levels; investigating concerns from children and young people about the provision of services for their protection; supporting and fostering the establishment and provision of services and facilities for children and young people; and monitoring the provision of services for the protection of children and young people. Key priorities in this area include pursuing better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and addressing their over-representation in care and protection services (inclusive of youth justice); upholding the rights of children and young people in youth justice detention; promoting improvements in child safe practice in organisations; ending violence against children and young people; and promoting children and young people’s safety and wellbeing including through evidence-based decision-making frameworks for child protection practice. Please see the role description for a full list of duties and responsibilities, and the selection criteria for the role. The ACT Human Rights Commission recruits for diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with 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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