Permanent Part Time (19 hours a week)

City of Melbourne offer very generous parental leave conditions. For more information on what it is like working with us at City of Melbourne please go to working with us at City of Melbourne

City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You will be supported in your application via our Aboriginal Employment Officer, Mariah Johnson.

How this position makes the difference to City of Melbourne…

Our purpose as employees of the City of Melbourne is ‘Working Together for Melbourne’.

The Parenting Group Facilitator plans, delivers and evaluates playgroup programs and assists in the development and delivery of parent education programs and playgroups.

City of Melbourne is an inclusive, diverse, and flexible organisation. Being flexible, diverse and inclusive brings out the best in our people. Our goal is to create a flexible environment with an ‘all roles flex’ culture where we can respond in the most agile way to meet the demands of work while providing employees with the ability to drive their own careers and quality of life. We strive to meet the demands of our employees’ professional lives while they can accomplish their priorities outside of work and have a positive work life balance.

The position is part of a larger team that will invest in your development and collaboration opportunities broadly within the City of Melbourne’s internal and external networks.

The team are…

• Enthusiastic team players
• Take responsibility for personal performance
• Respect confidentiality
• Adaptable in handling change
• Persist in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks.

You can bring… (selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – integrity, courage, accountability, respect and excellence;
• A tertiary qualification to Diploma level in Early Childhood or another relevant qualification with extensive experience in working with young children under school age
• An excellent understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development  Framework and  extensive knowledge of child development
• Experience in facilitating playgroups and  providing programs and activities which support, foster and promote the learning of young children
• Experience in positive parent/child interactions
• Ability to work innovatively and flexibly and independently manage time and set priorities to achieve objectives in an efficient and timely manner
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to work effectively with diverse cultural, socio-economic, language and ability groups within an integrated team model of service delivery.

To view the position description and physical requirements of this position, please visit the Application Page.

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The Role

• Fixed Term (until August 2018), Full Time
• $66,079 – $72,230 pa (plus 9.5% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

As the Client Services Officer, you will provide support to the Team Leader, Examinations and have responsibility for administrative functions involved in the delivery of examinations. You will ensure processes have integrity and appropriate quality assurance frameworks using knowledge of and reference to policies and procedures relating to exam management and administration.

To be successful you will have:

• Proven administrative skills and experience.
• Well developed, written and verbal communication skills to negotiate and communicate with influence to deliver high quality client service to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Experience in working within a client focused team environment

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) has oversight for leading and driving a student-centred culture across the CSU student lifecycle, from awareness through to graduation and alumni.  The Portfolio supports the University’s objectives to provide sector leading student recruitment and engagement practices, to ensure our students feel well supported on their learning journey whilst developing a lifelong connection to the CSU community.

The Portfolio includes the Divisions of Student Administration, Student Services, Marketing and Communication and the offices of Residence Life and Advancement.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) is a member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Team. As such, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) also assists the Vice-Chancellor generally in providing positive leadership and management for the University.

The Division of Student Administration (DSA) is committed to providing students with the simplest and most effective access to the University and to the administration of their records. The Division has a strong culture of client service, ethical behaviour and performance measurement to ensure continuous improvement. DSA supports the student through all aspects of the student lifecycle from admission through to graduation and actively collaborates with academic and professional staff to improve the students’ journey and experience at CSU. The Division has 127 FTE staff and an annual operating budget of AUD$12.2 million.

CSU offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

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Overview of the role

The Online Web Publisher is responsible for publishing on both internal and external sites, providing clients with online communication expertise that solves communication challenges, enhances user experience and ultimately strengthens Comcare’s reputation through its online presence.

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Multiple Opportunities

• 1 x Full Time permanent
• 2 x Temporary Full Time, up until 26  March 2019
• 2 x Temporary Part Time (Irregular hours / up to 38 hours per week), up until 28 March 2019
• One month advance Rosters (flexibility may be required at times for additional hours)
• Day time rostered hours only between 7:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday 
• Available to commence group training early 26 March 2018

City of Melbourne is committed to supporting diversity, inclusion and flexibility. Applicants seeking flexible and part-time arrangements are encouraged to apply.

For more information on what it is like working with us at City of Melbourne please go to working with us at City of Melbourne.

This opportunity has been dedicated to identified Aboriginal applicants, under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This special measure recognises the importance of Aboriginal representation to advise Council on the views and interests of Aboriginal people in the municipality.

City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You will be supported in your application via our Aboriginal Employment Officer, Mariah Johnson.

The Customer Contact team sits within the Customer Relations Branch of City of Melbourne, and is responsible for customer relationship management. This is achieved across various contact channels including a contact centre, email, web and counters, and requires the use of the Council’s CRM system (Salesforce and Pathway) and customer focus strategy.

The Branch drives the frameworks for community engagement and stakeholder relationships, and understands and fosters customer and stakeholder groups and their needs.

How this position makes the difference to City of Melbourne…

Your role as a Customer Relations Officer is to provide outstanding service to all of the internal and external customers and stakeholders of City of Melbourne. You will deliver exceptional service across all customer contact channels including telephone, face to face, emails (online), written correspondence, social media and web chat.

As the first point of contact for customers; you as the Customer Relations Officer play a vital role in ensuring the values and service standards of City of Melbourne are continuously maintained, with a focus on first time resolution to enquiries at high quality.

If successful please note you will be required to commit to attending six weeks of full time training.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to assess and balance priorities and work under limited supervision
• High emotional intelligence with proven ability to empathise with customers
• Excellent computer and keyboard skills and great attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Customer service experience and demonstrated customer service skills including telephone (call centre environment), Face to Face and Written Communications
• Demonstrate ability to adapt quickly to change
• Ability to adhere to a changing roster.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please visit the Application Page.

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We are looking for someone to work as hard as we do to give vulnerable and at-risk children brighter futures. Continue reading if you have what it takes to help transform lives…

Based in the stunning South West coast, we have a part time Early Year’s Practitioner position available. We strongly encourage those with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this role.

Aboriginal Early Years Practitioner at OzChild:

• Ensure Koorie preschool children are identified and supported to attend playgroups and kindergarten programs
• Increase the readiness of Koorie preschool children and their families for the transition to kindergarten and school from playgroup
• Work collaboratively with local Family Support Services and relevant stakeholders
• Participate in relevant networks and local meetings
• Promote the activities of the Aboriginal Community Playgroup

(Please refer to the position description on our website for further details)

You will have:

• An appropriate qualification in early childhood or equivalent that is recognised in Australia
• Program development experience desirable
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families preferred
• Understanding of local community networks and service organisations

Please note we are open to applications from less experienced candidates. In these cases, salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work within a leading non-profit organisation committed to making a difference to children’s lives
• Flexible working arrangements – 30.4 hours per fortnight
• Portland location, in the picturesque South West coast
• Use of work vehicle for service delivery
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive work culture
• Work environment underpinned by integrity and honesty
• Supervision
• Salary packaging options

About OzChild

For over 165 years, OzChild has been committed to the protection of Australia’s most vulnerable children and families. Our purpose is to support vulnerable children and young people by preventing abuse and neglect, providing healing and strengthening families.

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Yarraville location
Part time hours (0.8 FTE)

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker position will provide a range of rehabilitation and support specifically to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, tailoring support to meet their individual needs. Neami National’s work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood. You will work closely within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers.

In this position, you will:
Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
Provide direct support and rehabilitation to consumers within their community
Work collaboratively with consumers to identify their needs, set goals and develop a plan to meet those goals
Work with community partners
Assist consumers to participate in recreation activities and the cultural life of the community by supporting the development of interpersonal skills
What will you bring to the role?
Relevant experience in a similar role
Willingness to work effectively as part of a team to meet program goals and objectives
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and
An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Mandatory requirements:
Current Working with Children Check
Driver’s licence
Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.  In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

Incentives include:
Diverse and inclusive organisation
Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
Employee Assistance Program
Pet friendly environment

Please note:

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (VIC).  The positions is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Interviews for this role will take place at: Western Suburbs Indigenous Gathering Place, Unit 1- 2/7 Wedge Street, Werribee

How to Apply

Applications close : Sunday 25 February 2018

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Direct Recruitment is a highly successful 5 Star jobactive Provider and has been providing employment services to job seekers and employers across sites in Melbourne located at Camberwell, Cheltenham, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Oakleigh, Pakenham and Springvale, Dandenong, Glen Waverley, Frankston, Richmond & Melbourne CBD.

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced Life Skills Coordinator to work with Indigenous Job seekers across our 12 Offices.

The Life Skills Coordinator Indigenous supports work done by the Employment Consultant by providing strengths based case management to Indigenous job seekers to help overcome non vocational challenges to employment with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and sustain employment.

This role involves working with Indigenous clients in individual case management including:

• Assess Indigenous clients for non-vocational issues including but not limited to: risk of homelessness, financial issues, family breakdown, social issues and other non-vocational barriers to employment
• Create Non-Vocational Support Plan in conjunction with job seekers.
• Refer job seekers to Providers and make arrangements including appointment times, dates and contacts.
• Follow up and remind clients and where appropriate attend with client to non-vocational appointments
• Provide support and link clients with most appropriate non-vocational services in their local area and provide feedback to employment consultants
• Research and network with non-vocational providers in the South East/Inner East of Melbourne to maintain and add to the suite of non-vocational services available to Direct Recruitment’s Indigenous job seekers
• Engage with local Indigenous communities
• Attend meetings, steering committees and other functions as required to maintain networks with non-vocational partners
• Regular liaison with job seekers’ Employment Consultants on progress in overcoming non-vocational barriers
• Arrange, in conjunction with Site Managers, for non-vocational partners to attend site meetings to discuss services directly with employment services employees
• Provide information to assist in the process of ESAts (Assessments)

Requirements:

You will have a Degree or Graduate Diploma in Allied Health Services or Behavioural Sciences, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Counselling or other allied Health qualification and demonstrated experience in the provision of case work services for disadvantaged job seekers. If your qualification relates to a field that requires professional registration to practice, you must be registered with the appropriate authority. You will have proven ability to engage, build rapport and motivate Indigenous job seekers and an in depth understanding of the local labour market, challenges to employment and underlying issues faced by disadvantaged individuals.

A successful candidate will have:

• A formal qualification in the Allied Health (e.g. Social Worker) or Community Services (e.g. Youth Worker) sectors
• Knowledge of Indigenous organisations
• An understanding of employer needs and expectations
• Strong verbal, listening, written communication skills
• Ability to be proactive, self-motivated and self-directed
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with experience in delivery of innovative services that meet specific customer requirements and timelines
• Valid full drivers licence and reliable vehicle
• Current Working with Children Check & must be able to successfully pass a Police Check

Desirable:

• Familiarity with issues facing Indigenous job seekers re-entering the workforce
• Knowledge of employment service or related field

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position.  This action constitutes a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975(Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010(Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006(Vic)

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Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage the VFL and VFLW programs run at Casey Fields.
• Liaise with Casey Council and the GM – Casey Football regarding the Casey Fields ground management, facility management, communication and compliance.
• Liaise with AFL, AFLVic, MFC, City of Casey in regards to all requests and requirements for the running of games and hire of Casey Fields and the facility.
• Deliver programs within agreed VFL and VFLW budgets.
• Maintain excellent relationships through frequent communication with all stakeholders (MFC/Casey Council/AFLVic)
• Ensure smooth and effective communication channels with all staff and players.
• Understand and comply with all AFLVic and City of Casey requirements under the relevant licence agreements
• Attend all meetings with all stakeholders as required
• Ensure all relevant documents are submitted to AFLVic as per license agreement when due
• Communicate with all VFL/AFL clubs in respect to the competition as required
• Liaise with other stakeholders and tenants, as well as manage the license agreement with council for Sportshouse

Ad hoc and Additional duties

• Provide quarterly ground usage schedule to Sports and Recreation (S&R) council reps.
• Meet with S&R as needed to discuss ground condition and weekly usage
• Ensure all training drills are spread around the ground to limit damage to turf
• Ensure scoreboards are turned on and operational as needed
• Provide access of ground to all stakeholders and other event opportunities as needed
• Ensure facility is opened/locked depending on event/usage by relevant organisations and co-ordinate with relevant Casey Demons staff/organisation staff
• Oversee/Manage any repairs/maintenance issues/equipment upgrades or repairs for all of facility and notify council as needed
• Coordinate all external contractors performing maintenance/repairs to facility
• Manage all aspects of security for the facility, including alarms

Competencies, Qualifications, Experience and Key Attributes

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with senior AFLVic and MFC management, external stakeholders and sponsors
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, plan effectively, prioritise and follow through.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to achieving results.
• Good influencing and problem solving skills, including the ability to ‘think on your feet’.
• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement, with a focus on procedure and policy improvements
• Friendly, energetic, positive and customer focussed personality

Additional Requirements

• Position offered will be subject to a Working with Children’s Check
• Be available on match days and other events which may be outside of normal business hours

 
The Melbourne Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

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Multiple positions available in all the following locations;

• Adelaide Hills (Mount Barker)
• KI & Fleurieu (Victor Harbour)
• Southern Adelaide (Marion & Christies Beach)
• Eyre & West Far North (Port Augusta & Whyalla)
• Limestone Coast (Mt Gambier)
• Murray & Mallee (Murray Bridge & Berri)

Roles available: full-time, part-time, casual

• Local Area Coordinators
• Administration Assistants
• Community Engagement Facilitators
• Workplace Trainers
• Area Managers
• Program Managers

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and offer flexibility to facilitate work/life balance. People who are seeking full-time, part-time and casual are encouraged to apply.

Mission Australia employees also receive;

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year
• Paid study, maternity and paternity leave
• Salary continuance insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Access to internal and external training opportunities and workplace mentoring
• Quarterly Celebrate awards that recognise service and adherence to our values.

We are looking for individuals who have a positive approach to disability, who might be currently working in the disability field, community services, allied health or human services field and looking for a new role to challenge you.  Specific on the job NDIS training will be provided.

People with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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