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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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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Tenterfield, NEW South Wales Employment Office
About the Organisation
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) managed by members of the local Aboriginal communities based in Inverell, NSW with outreach services located in Glen Innes, Armidale, Tenterfield, and Tingha.

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service offers culturally appropriate Aboriginal health care services including Drug and Alcohol Support, GP services, and Dental services. The organisation also promotes the healthy lifestyles, well-being, and good health of the community by providing comprehensive and holistic services. 

About the Opportunity
Armajun Aboriginal Health Services now has multiple full-time roles available for experienced Drug and Alcohol Caseworkers (identified positions) and a passionate Drug and Alcohol Coordinator to work across their Tenterfield, Inverell, and Glen Innes office hubs.

As a Drug and Alcohol Caseworker, you will be responsible for providing and supporting access to a range of drug and alcohol services in the community, both on an outreach basis and from the Hub location. You will also advocate on behalf of clients and refer and integrate clients for client centred related services.

To be successful in this role you will hold a Certificate IV drugs and alcohol, welfare, social work, or equivalent. You will also have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and community.

The ideal candidates will have Aboriginality*, effective written and verbal communication skills, and a strong understanding of the needs of those dealing with drug and alcohol issues in the community.

*Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, exemptions claimed under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act, NSW 1977.

Please note: Candidates are required to hold a current driver's license and have the ability to travel overnight within the region if required.

Reporting to the Program Manager, as a Drug and Alcohol Coordinator, you will be responsible coordinating and providing a range of evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and support services, including direct clinical services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, both on an outreach basis and from the Hub location. You will also provide support to a dedicated team of AOD caseworkers to ensure services are being provided and implemented in line with the organisational framework.

To be successful in this role you will hold a tertiary qualification in a health or welfare discipline and be eligible for membership or registration with an appropriate professional body. You will also have demonstrated experience in staff supervision, support, and training. Candidates with previous experience working in rural primary health care in an Aboriginal community will be highly regarded.

This role requires an individual who is a passionate and enthusiastic leader and who displays a strong understanding of service planning within a multidisciplinary health service delivery model. 

Please note: Candidates are required to hold a current driver's license and have the ability to travel overnight within the region if required.

This is not an Aboriginal Identified Position however, Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

About the Benefits 

In return for your hard work and dedication, as an AOD Coordinator, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary circa $86,500 negotiable with skills and experience plus salary sacrificing options.

As a AOD Caseworker, you will enjoy competitive remuneration circa $38,950 – $54,120 negotiable for the right candidates and salary sacrificing options.

Join this vibrant NFP organisation to make a difference to Aboriginal health in remote communities – Apply Now!
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The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

School of Culture and Communication
Faculty of Arts

Salary: $187,654 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The School of Culture and Communication is a thriving research hub for critical thinking in the humanities. This agenda is led by world-leading scholars whose fields of research include literary and cultural studies, art history, cinema and performance, media and communication and Australian Indigenous studies. The School is also host to a range of funded research concentrations, such as the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, the Australian Centre, the Centre for Advancing Journalism, the Research Unit in Public Cultures and the Transformative Technologies Research Unit. More broadly, our academics publish, speak and blog on topics as diverse as romanticism, poetry, Asian popular culture, digital media, climate change, network societies, gender and sexuality, racism, cosmopolitanism, and contemporary arts.

The Professor of Screen Studies will be expected to make major contributions in the areas of research, academic leadership, administration and professional development, and teaching excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels including RHD supervision.The appointee will have an established research specialisation in an aspect of Screen Studies, and potential to achieve a high level of research performance through refereed publications and the securing of research grants. A principal duty of the successful appointee will be to foster interdisciplinary activities and engagement activities connected to the discipline.

Close date: 20 Jun 2017

For position information and to apply online go to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/890703/professor-in-screen-studies
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Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Malabam Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (MHBAC) is an incorporated community controlled Aboriginal organisation that provides primary health care services and programs to the Maningrida region. MHBAC provides funding to the Maningrida health clinic and the Mala'la Flexible Aged Care Centre, alongside providing the "GREAT" Youth Services program and the Social and Emotional Wellbeing program to the community.

MHBAC's vision is to improve the health and well-being of their people in the Maningrida community and surrounding outstations.

About the Opportunity 
MHBAC has a unique opportunity for an experienced Manager of the Youth Services Program to join their dedicated team in Maningrida, NT, on a full-time basis. This role requires flexibility around working hours dependent on Centre hours, including hours on evenings and every second weekend.

Reporting to the CEO, this autonomous role will see you supervising and managing all staff employed within the Youth Services Program, with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of young people within the community.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing program coordination and service delivery;
* Sourcing funding opportunities;
* Facilitating and promoting community engagement;
* Monitoring budget allocation/expenditure, and reporting against key performance and funding indicators; and
* Providing opportunities for staff professional development; and
* Overseeing continuous quality improvement and risk assessment.

The successful candidate will hold appropriate tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services or Community Development, as well as experience in the management of programs within the Youth Services area. Experience within an Aboriginal community context will be highly regarded, as this will enable you to build on current program deliverables and outcomes.

About the Benefits
MHBAC would like to offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package of $70,000 – $90,000 plus 9.5% super, alongside a wide range of benefits, including:
* Salary sacrifice options (up to $15,950);
* Four annual return airfares from Maningrida to Darwin;
* Subsidised accommodation with minimal rent, including utilities;
* A vehicle for use around the Maningrida region;
* Relocation and repatriation expense assistance; and
* 6 weeks annual leave!

This role presents the opportunity to join an influential community controlled Aboriginal organisation that makes a significant impact on Maningrida and the surrounding regions. You'll gain invaluable experience working within remote Aboriginal health, whilst also making a real difference to the lives of local youth.

In addition, you'll enjoy fantastic career progression and growth, with the opportunity to further your leadership and management skills in this pivotal role.

This is an opportunity to join a reputable organisation in improving youth services within remote Aboriginal communities – Apply Now!

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
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