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: Safety Advisor (Maules Creek, NSW)

 An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Safety Advisor to join our Maules Creek Operation in NSW. Reporting to the Work Health and Safety Superintendent, this role will be accountable for coordinating, maintaining and enhancing safety and health management processes and systems at the Maules Creek mine and CHPP.

The Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting the superintendent with duties including:

• Facilitating Risk assessments, various meetings including WHS committee meetings
• Return to work and rehabilitation of injured workers
• Employee drug and alcohol testing
• Supporting ICAM investigations that may arise out of serious incidents
• Assisting with the implementation of health programs and new WHC safety initiatives
• Coordination and management of contractors including ensuring adherence to WHC contractor management standards
• Development and delivery of site wide safety briefs, alerts, notices and toolbox talks

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Sydney, NEW South Wales Australian Catholic University
RESEARCH PROJECTS COORDINATOR
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / INSTITUTE OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION, SYDNEY

• Work on the Australian Centre for Indigenous Thriving pilot project
• Lead a team in providing administrative support for research projects
• Full-time, fixed term (2 years) appointment, located in Strathfield initially and moving to North Sydney

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 which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.

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.

The Institute of Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE) has a recognised world-class research program characterised by the attraction of prestigious externally funded grants and research partnerships, publications in top tier scholarly works, a world-class research training experience for HDR students, and best practice Institute governance procedures.

The new Australian Centre for Indigenous Thriving intends to significantly advance the vital interplay of theory, research, and practice to yield translational outcomes and innovative solutions that will enable Indigenous Australian children and youth to thrive in their home, community, and school environments. Leading a team of Research Assistants your role would include the preparation of project plans, liaison with stakeholders, and collation of project information and data whilst being mindful of cultural sensitivity. More specifically the position entails:

• overseeing recruitment and scheduling of subject participation, including adherence to ethics and other procedures
• maintaining  and  building relationships and communication with Indigenous communities, leaders and elders                                                                                                      
• providing training, supervision, direction and support for project personnel
• ensuring project compliance and progress in accordance with projected timelines.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:
Obtain the Position Description from: http://careers.acu.edu.au/caw/en/job/972402/research-projects-coordinator

Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link to go through to the ACU website.

Total remuneration valued to $96,241 – $104,161 pa, including salary component $81,325 – $88,017 pa (HEW Level 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be sent to Professor Janet Mooney, Institute of Positive Psychology and Education, phone (02) (02) 9701 4660.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

Applications Close: Wednesday 31 May 2017 
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government
About the Department of Education and Training
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training is responsible for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and research.

We are committed to providing easy and informative access to our services and support programs and work directly with our clients and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met.

We are a dynamic, people-focused organisation where workplace diversity and inclusion is vitally important to us in creating a productive and harmonious environment for people to work. We recognise and embrace the diversity that each employee brings to the workplace, creating an environment of trust, mutual respect and appreciation.
 
The department promotes a culture where Indigenous business is everyone’s business―across its work practices, values and business. All employees are supported through the provision of a number of learning opportunities to build their cultural capability. 

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature-age people and people with disability, regardless of sex, sexuality or gender identity.

The Department of Education and Training prides itself on being an agile organisation, promoting the Australian Public Service philosophy of one APS career, thousands of opportunities.
 
Job Overview
The Department of Education and Training Graduate Program commences in February 2018 and concludes in December 2018.
 
Graduates will participate in work placements across the whole of the department and are encouraged to seek diverse work placements to assist them to understand our core business and to find the type of work that best suits their skills and interests. At the end of the ten month program, graduates who successfully complete are eligible for advancement to the APS 4 level.
 
The Position
The Department of Education and Training is looking for people who believe that opportunity comes through learning’.
 
The Department of Education and Training is looking for recent university graduates who:

• Have an interest in contributing to the work of the Australian Government
• Are passionate about education and want to make a difference to the lives of all Australians
• Are motivated and have personal drive and integrity,
• Embrace diversity and value the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
• Are able to demonstrate they share the values of the department.

 
Our Graduate Program provides:
·         An opportunity to grow your career through diverse experiences and exposure to our business and our people; with access to professional development and on-the-job learning activities
·         A workplace culture that is supportive, flexible and rewarding; offering the opportunity to participate in multiple employee networks, peer support and mentoring relationships
·         Excellent employment conditions with competitive remuneration, superannuation and employee entitlements; supporting you to work in an environment that recognises and appreciates your lifestyle.
 
In 2018 we will offer three pathways: Generalist, Data Science / Analyst and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
 
The Generalist Pathway
The Department of Education and Training is seeking to recruit talented graduates in a variety of roles. Generalist graduates will have the opportunity to work across the department in roles that may relate to policy development and advice, project and contract management, program implementation, finance and governance, human resources and communications.
 
The Generalist pathway is suited to graduates from a diverse range of academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to):

·         Communications/ Marketing
·         Commerce/ Accounting/ Business
·         Economics
·         Human Resources
·         Law
·         Political Science
 
  Our Legal areas may fill some positions with a corporate legal focus. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered for a corporate legal position.
 
The Data Science / Analyst and ICT Pathways
The department is seeking to recruit talented graduates to join us as we transform our approach to data, analytics and ICT.
 
The skills and capabilities we require may be provided by graduates from a range of academic backgrounds including:
 
·         Economics/econometrics
·         Statistics
·         Information technology
·         Mathematics
·         Computer science
·         Software engineering
 
Data Scientists/Data Analysts/Data Governance
The Department of Education and Training is seeking to recruit talented graduates who can understand and provide meaning to and bring together diverse datasets and then explore it to find patterns, trends and insights. Graduates will then apply what they have learned to inform the department’s policy agenda and develop evidence-based solutions.
 
The department is moving from traditional data statistical and analytics to Datafication – the ability to transform non-traditional information sources such as text, images, and transactional records into data will allow quantitative analysis to influence policy decisions more deeply than ever before.
 
To support this move to datafication, the department is also seeking graduates with the data governance skills and knowledge needed to support establishment and development of data management practices and processes including logical analysis of taxonomies, data and metadata.
 
You will have the opportunity to participate in cutting edge and emerging data linkage and data integration initiatives across government.
 
You will need:

• Strong analysis and validation capability of significant volumes of data including the ability to discover and quantify patterns and trends
• good communication skills to explain the implications of your findings to business executives
• demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts verbally and in writing
• ability to engage and collaborate with other government agencies and the community on new and existing approaches to using data to build insights which to inform government policy
• capability to develop statistical models and design reports to shape understanding and inform current and future policy development.

               
Individuals selected for these roles will be able to work across the organisation as it seeks to build its capability in this area into the future.
 
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
The Department of Education and Training is seeking talented graduates to fill a range of ICT roles including business analysts, solution and system design, data management and analytics, user research, vendor management and project management to support development and implementation of a range of ICT projects, program initiatives and other business objectives. The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Graduate will use their broad understanding of ICT to support the department’s ICT and data transformation.
 
ICT graduates will undertake user research, data analysis and investigate solution design to provide advice and contribute to the design and development of ICT solutions to support a wide range of government ICT programs and initiatives.
 
You will need:

• the ability to investigate and analyse business problems and then design a feasible solution
• a mix of business and technical knowledge, and the ability to engage collaboratively with business areas
• to have the capability to identify opportunities for improvement to processes and business operations using information technology, analysing user needs and gathering and documenting requirements
• to apply project management skills to create project plans and manage delivery of outcomes
• to undertake user research and user centred design
• to plan effective data storage, sharing and implement data management structures and processes.

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Melbourne, Victoria Victoria Legal Aid

• Seeking highly motivated leaders with advocacy or mental health sector experience 
• Mental health consumers are encouraged to apply
• Part time (0.9FTE) maximum term position up to August 2018
• Salary commensurate with experience, range: $80,284 – $100,352 (pro rata) plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

About the role:
The Independent Mental Health Advocacy program are seeking a highly motivated senior advocate to join our Melbourne based team. You will supervise a small team of advocates that will support mental health consumers understand and exercise their rights, and to participate in decision-making relating to their treatment, care and recovery. You will manage service delivery in the North West region, and provide coaching and mentoring to assist individual and team performance and development. You will also provide advocacy services, with an emphasis on assisting consumers in more complex matters.

As a senior team member, you will collaborate with the manager to establish and build this new program across the state. You will work to establish and maintain a consumer-focused approach to program delivery through positive engagement with consumers, consumer organisations and other stakeholders.

This is a leadership opportunity for a motivated individual with relevant experience and passionate about advancing the rights of people receiving compulsory treatment.

About you:
You are a highly motivated and skilled individual with leadership experience in the mental health sector or similar advocacy roles. You have a strong belief in the rights of consumers and understand the importance of supported decision-making and representational advocacy.

You will be motivated to work collaboratively with other senior advocates in establishing this new program, including developing strong relationships and referral networks across the sector. You inspire teamwork and recognise the importance of coaching and appropriate debriefing practices to support team health and wellbeing.

People with mental health consumer experience are encouraged to apply.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 700 staff employed in 14 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:
To apply, visit our website. Please submit a cover letter, current resume and address the key selection criteria (KSC). You must address the KSC to be considered for this role. Please also include the contact details of two referees.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Helen Makregiorgos, Manager IMHA on (03) 9093 3728.

Applications close by midnight on Thursday 18 May 2017

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Utopia, Northern Territory Employment Office
About Urapuntja Health Service:
Urapuntja Health Service provides services to a population of about 1000 permanent residents who live in 16 homeland communities. A unique health service, Urapuntja delivers an outreach service to all 16 outstation communities every week and the primary clinic is not in the middle of the community.

Urapuntja has been delivering core primary health care services to the community for more than 30 years. The authority of the health board and community members determine how the service works and to this day the health status of our people in Utopia are some of the best in the Northern Territory.

Community involvement has been critical to everything that the organisation does, and confirms for clients that the service is a safe place where the experience of Aboriginality is understood and where special needs are recognised and supported. 

About the Opportunity:
Urapuntja now have a unique opportunity for a full-time Remote Area Nurse / Midwife, to join their dedicated team in Utopia, NT. This is a Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm role, however you will be required to participate in an after-hours on-call and emergency care roster.

Reporting to the Clinic Manager and working within a multidisciplinary team, this role will see you responsible for providing general health care through the assessment and management of a broad range of clinical problems to community members, with a component of midwifery for the small number of patients requiring ante and post natal care.

Please Note: 
This is not a clinic-based role! You will be required to travel by 4WD vehicle to provide clinical services to remote outstations on a daily basis.

Urapuntja is seeking a passionate Remote Area Nurse with Midwifery Qualifications, and who is registered, or eligible for registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Clinical and health promotion skills and knowledge in the areas of STIs, Women's Health and Ante / Post Natal Care will be essential for your success.

About the Benefits:
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and hard working multidisciplinary team, with a friendly and positive culture. 

Your dedication will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration circa $93,254 (to increase July 2017) plus super, leave loading, on-call allowance and isolation allowance. In addition, candidates will receive a $6,000 bonus after 12 months continuous service, to further increase your take home pay!

Excellent host of further benefits include:
 * Relocation assistance and return airfares to point of hire;
 * Monthly RDO;
 * Generous salary sacrificing options;
 * 6 weeks annual leave and 3 weeks remote area leave per annum;
 * Private, fully furnished, free housing (recently renovated); and
 * Allowances for all amenities provided (Internet, electricity and telephone).

In addition, Urapuntja supports professional development. As such, you will benefit from 10 days training leave and training allowances for relevant courses. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

This is a unique cultural experience with a well established and supportive health organisation. Don't miss out – APPLY NOW!
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Melbourne, Victoria Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employment Opportunity
• VIC – Epping
• $63,127-$70,068
• Non-Ongoing 18 months with posibility to extend up to three years

About the NDIA
The purpose of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability. The NDIA will also provide great benefit to the families and carers of Australians living with a disability. The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean peace of mind for every Australian, for anyone who has, or might acquire, a disability.

About the Position
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute a affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

As an APS4 Planner, you will:
• Gather information to make informed decisions within defined parameters.
• Work closely with participants to identify what current and future supports are required to make progress with a person’s goals and aspirations and enable better outcomes.
• Complete plans for NDIS participants.
• Participate as an integral part of the NDIA’s internal quality assurance framework.
You may handle sensitive conversations where many factors need to be balanced, to understand how disability impacts on daily living, assess support needs where necessary, and identify when the individual would benefit from early intervention

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Bendigo, Victoria Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employment Opportunity
• VIC – Bendigo
• $63,127-$70,068
• Non-Ongoing 18 months with posibility to extend up to three years

About the NDIA
The purpose of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability. The NDIA will also provide great benefit to the families and carers of Australians living with a disability. The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean peace of mind for every Australian, for anyone who has, or might acquire, a disability.

About the Position
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute a affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

As an APS4 Planner, you will:
• Gather information to make informed decisions within defined parameters.
• Work closely with participants to identify what current and future supports are required to make progress with a person’s goals and aspirations and enable better outcomes.
• Complete plans for NDIS participants.
• Participate as an integral part of the NDIA’s internal quality assurance framework.
You may handle sensitive conversations where many factors need to be balanced, to understand how disability impacts on daily living, assess support needs where necessary, and identify when the individual would benefit from early intervention

Source: Uniting News