This week's featured jobs are a number of Traineeships and Cadetships, as part of the Aboriginal Jobs Together program, which are available throughout NSW.

The program provides job opportunities for Aboriginal people to work in non-government organisations in the disability sector in various types of roles; from disability support, to social work to human resource management.

The Traineeships and Cadetships are being offered in the following locations:

• Sydney Metropolitan
• North Coast
• Mid-North Coast
• New England
• North West Slopes and Plains
• Newcastle/Hunter/Central Coast
• Orange/Far West
• Riverina/Murray
• Illawarra

For more information and application details please visit the carecareers website.

Red Cross provide relief in times of crisis, big or small, as well as care when it's needed and commitment when others turn away.  With more than 60,000 members and volunteers in Australia Red Cross reaches far and wide, caring for local communities in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

The Aboriginal Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) Coordinator is a Full Time position until December 2012.
Excellent salary packaging is available.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key roles and responsibilities

• The Coordinator role is responsible for leading and implementing the PACE program in partnership with Warren Central School, Nyngan Public school and Nyngan High Schools and the communities involved.

Essential criteria

• Aboriginality
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within the Department of Education and community sectors
• Ability to engage with Aboriginal people with respect and flexibility
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to develop and deliver the PACE program within the approved budget
• Unrestricted driver's licence
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving, reflection and negotiating abilities
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated effective experience in program delivery and community engagement
• Red Cross considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Red Cross is a child safe organisation, requiring all candidates to be screened for suitability to work with children, youth and vulnerable people.

Closing date: 15 April 2011

Learn about more the Aboriginal Parent and Community Engagement Coordinator position at Red Cross or search for more roles in the disability and community care sector.