Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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Gunnedah, NEW South Wales Whitehaven Coal

About Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is a leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal. Operating in NSW’s Gunnedah Basin, our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company.

Whitehaven Coal operates four open cut mines (Maules Creek, Werris Creek, Tarrawonga and Rocglen), one underground mine (Narrabri) and a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, supported by offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle, Sydney and Tokyo. The company has been growing its workforce and currently has around 800 employees.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the number of women and Aboriginal people in our workforce and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender and culture.

Our commitment is to be:

• A leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal
• A company that has locally-based employees wherever possible
• A proud member of and leading employer in the north west NSW region
• A provider of stable and secure employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people.
• A company that achieves Zero Harm to our people, our environment and our community.
• A safe and healthy smoke free workplace

The Role: Storeperson, Narrabri NSW 

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Storeperson to join our Underground operation in Narrabri, NSW. Reporting to the Supply Supervisor, this role will undertake tasks and activities  to support the safe and efficient operation of the store. Typical duties of the role will incude

• Loading/unloading items of transport companies
• General Housekeeping – store floor swept and cabinets clean and tidy
• Processing of receipts
• Checking items delivered match delivery docket
• Issue of Stock and Direct Purchase items
• Stock Control, Adding new stock to inventory, Updating details of current stock
• Assigning bin locations to stock
• Prepare Items for Dispatch, Packaging, Loading packages on preferred courier
• Conduct daily/weekly stock takes
• Investigate minor/major discrepancies
• Advise Supply Supervisor of major discrepancies
• Assist Yardman/Purchasing Officer as required

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UNSW, NEW South Wales KINGSFORD LEGAL CENTRE
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of this role is to provide effective advice and casework in generalist civil law, discrimination and employment law to our clients. The role will also educate law students at the University of New South Wales.
 
ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Overview of the Faculty/School/Divisional Work Unit
Kingsford Legal Centre is a community legal centre which is part of the University of New South Wales’ Faculty of Law.  The Centre has two primary aims:
1.         To provide legal advice and representation, law reform and community education to the local community; and
2.         To educate law students at the University of New South Wales.
A management committee made up of members of the Faculty, a member from the private profession, and a member from the community sector meets on a quarterly basis.
 
Statistics
The Centre has an annual budget of $1,000,000.  The Centre has over 120 clinical students per annum, plus 450 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice students.  The Centre has approximately 60 volunteer solicitors.
 
The Centre has equivalent to 9 full time members of staff (1Director, Principal Solicitor/clinical supervisor, 3 Solicitor/clinical supervisors, 1 Office Manager, 1 seconded solicitor, Front Office Coordinator, Law Reform and Policy Worker/clinical supervisor, Aboriginal Access Worker plus 2 part time staff.).
 
Reporting Relationships
 
This position reports to the Director of the Centre.
 
The Solicitor/Clinical Supervisor will be required to work independently in the areas specified. S/he will work within but contribute to a general framework established by the Director. S/he is expected to use initiative to facilitate the effective operation of the Centre.
 
The Solicitor/Clinical Supervisor will have working relationships with the staff and students at the Kingsford Legal Centre, with the clients who use the Centre, staff in the Faculty of Law, UNSW general and administrative staff, as well as with external organisations who work closely with KLC.
 
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 6
·                     Provide employment, discrimination and generalist civil law advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies;
·                     Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by: assisting with the induction of students each session; undertaking student assessment; sharing the teaching of classes; and supervising and developing student projects;
·                     Participate in law reform campaigns, including submission and report writing;
·                     Coordinate and participate in Community Legal Centres (CLCs) NSW meetings, and contribute to policy work of the sector in areas of expertise;
·                     Oversee the  Centre’s advice nights on a fortnightly basis as well as supervise the volunteers rostered ;
·                     Develop and deliver workshops on relevant areas of law for community workers, volunteer lawyers or other community legal centre lawyers;
·                     Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave
·                     Participate in fortnightly staff meetings, weekly case meetings and in a community service management committee
·                     Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that their actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others in the university.
 
Level 7
·                    Develop and run new classes for students which incorporate active learning;
·                    Identify and implement Access and Equity strategies in respect of the Centre’s students and clients
·                    Conduct more complex casework in line with Centre policies;
·                    Identify and develop proactive law reform strategies based on identifying casework trends and areas requiring reform;
·                    Develop and coordinate sector wide law reform responses, including the management of a range of stakeholders, including submission writing, international human rights reporting and law reform reports;
·                    Supervise other staff members at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s risk management policies;
·                    Collaborate on projects with clinical legal educators from other universities;
·                    Develop the Centre’s community legal education program with reference to current community need.
SELECTION CRITERIA
 
Level 6
·             Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales;
·             Demonstrated experience in providing advice and casework in a relevant area of law;
·             Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds;
·             A demonstrated commitment to social justice;
·             Demonstrated experience in working with people from CALD/Aboriginal backgrounds and/or people with a disability
·             Knowledge of equal opportunity principles, knowledge of OHS responsibilities and a commitment to relevant OHS training
 
Level 7 (in addition to the above)
·             Experience in legal advice and casework, including complex cases, particularly in the areas of employment and discrimination law;
·             Experience in developing and delivering legal education to legal practitioners or at legal education conferences;
·             Experience in coordinating collaborative responses to law reform opportunities.
·             Experience in legal supervision and volunteers on a regular basis, in accordance with risk management practices;
 
PROGRESSION STATEMENT
 
The incumbent will normally be expected to have reached the top step of level 6 prior to progression to level 7.  Criteria for progression to level 7 will be based on satisfactory performance of all duties and accountabilities at level 6 and a demonstrated capacity to take on the duties and accountabilities at level 6 and a demonstrated capacity to take on the duties and accountabilities of the position at level 7.

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New South Wales, 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.

About the Opportunity
RivMed has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager – Family Services (Aboriginal Identified) to oversee the Family Health Services programs based in Wagga Wagga, NSW on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this rewarding role requires you to provide high-level strategic and operational leadership for the Family Health Services programs including the Family Health Team, Intensive Family Based Services, Out of Home Care, and Family Functional Therapy-Child Welfare teams.

RivMed is seeking a committed and driven Manager (Aboriginal Identified*) with previous experience leading, motivating, and developing staff, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal Health and/or Community Services.

To succeed in this position, you will have a tertiary qualification in community services, social work, relevant health discipline, or equivalent. Candidates with previous experience leading a multi-disciplinary team will be highly regarded. Candidates will be required to undertake some travel within the state.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of Aboriginal children and families and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders will be pivotal to your success in this role. Candidates with previous FACS experience and relevant NGO experience will also be highly regarded.

Aboriginality is essential to this role and is a genuine occupational requirement and racial discrimination is prohibited as outlined under Section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

Please note: Candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check.

About the Benefits
In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy an excellent remuneration package $90,000 – $110,000 plus super and salary sacrificing options. 

The organisation is passionate about providing quality health care and community services to Aboriginal communities and will give you the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of local residents. This position is a key position in the organisation, offering the opportunity to represent the organisation and the community at key stakeholder groups.
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Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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Gunnedah, NEW South Wales Whitehaven Coal

About Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is a leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal. Operating in NSW’s Gunnedah Basin, our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company.

Whitehaven Coal operates four open cut mines (Maules Creek, Werris Creek, Tarrawonga and Rocglen), one underground mine (Narrabri) and a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, supported by offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle, Sydney and Tokyo. The company has been growing its workforce and currently has around 800 employees.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the number of women and Aboriginal people in our workforce and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender and culture.

Our commitment is to be:

• A leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal
• A company that has locally-based employees wherever possible
• A proud member of and leading employer in the north west NSW region
• A provider of stable and secure employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people.
• A company that achieves Zero Harm to our people, our environment and our community.
• A safe and healthy smoke free workplace

The Role: Mechanical Leading Hands

Reporting to the Mechanical Process Engineer we have a need for full time Mechanical Leading Hands based at our underground coal mine, located in Narrabri NSW. We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Leading Hands for three positions, one to support each the Longwall, Development and Outbye teams. In this role your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following;

• Ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with OEM specifications, relevant standards and regulatory guidelines,
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimum plant performance,
• Support shift management teams to respond to unplanned breakdowns and significant delays,
• Assist in shutdowns to ensure quality maintenance activities in a safe manner with minimal production impact,
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are safe, organised, timely and cost effective,
• Maintain a high level of workplace health, safety, and environmental awareness and comply with all company policies and procedures,
• Maintain a safe workplace at all times and encourage others to do so by assisting in daily, weekly and monthly audits/inspections,
• Provide mentoring and supervision of other tradesmen assisting in tasks and providing regular feedback on performance and ongoing development,
• Provide support to the Process Mechanical Engineer and Superintendent,
• Act as relief process engineer as required

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Newcastle, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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Newcastle, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW

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Sydney, NEW South Wales Australian Museum
Salary Classification: Clerk Grade 3/4 ($53,798 – $58,908 pro-rated) with a total remuneration package up to $65,299 per annum
Employment Status: Temporary part time, 4 days (28 hours) /week for a period of up to 2 years
Location: Sydney CBD

About the Australian Museum

The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 18 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.

The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) Division is comprised of the following five Branches: AMRI Education, Life Science, Digital Collections and Citizen Science, Lizard Island Research Station and Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics.

For more information, visit the website.

The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the role

The Indigenous Education Presenter will provide a wide range of education programs and interpretive services for Australian Museum visitors. They will deliver education programs for groups, on and offsite and digitally, and provide an enjoyable and positive learning experience.  The role engages in face to face delivery of education and visitor programs for a diverse range of audiences and maintains and maximise the use of Museum services and information by schools and tertiary institutions as well as, independent learners, for educational purposes.  Working with the Indigenous Education Project Officer, the role will assist in the research, design and development of education programs.

Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander descent – Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Ability to teach a variety of education programs and have an understanding of how to deliver sensitive cultural content and translate complex scientific content for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description.

For more information please download the documents Role Description and Applying for a role in the NSW Public S

How to apply

See the full advertisement on Jobs NSW (Job Reference:00005A8R) for more information including the role description and instructions on your submission before applying online.

The Australian Museum welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.

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