The Government has created a dedicated Jobs Board for employees and employers working in the Employment Services Industry.  It is now operative.

This website can assist staff looking for work opportunities with DES Providers or Job Services Australia providers.  Staff can upload professional resumes and identify that they are looking for a DES job or a job in the Employment Services Industry.

DES and JSA employers can also use the site to search for potential employees and advertise jobs.
NDS encourages members to register on the site and upload employment opportunities within their organisations.  The more providers register for the site, the more effective it will be as a mechanism for managing the difficult period of transition for DES-ESS providers.

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.

This is your opportunity to be involved in an exciting new project at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), which will deliver a information sessions and workshops across NSW using a culturally inclusive program to support parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The project aims to build awareness and capacity, therefore enabling them to support their child’s learning outcomes.

On a Full Time, 12 month fixed term contract, working in an excellent team environment, with competitive remuneration with excellent salary packaging

Essential criteria

• Engaging in respectful and collaborative partnership and building processes with key members of Aboriginal communities in the planning, delivery and support of this program
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on specific projects
• Experience in conducting research and/or outcomes focused projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to deadline
• Highly developed written, oral communications, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
• Able to undertake travel within NSW
• Use of car and current driver’s licence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Desirable criteria

• Experience in working with students with ASD and/or other disabilities and parent/carers of children/young people with ASD
• Knowledge of current research evidence base in the education of students with ASD and building sustainable networks to support parents/carers

Competitive salary package to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience. Excellent salary packaging opportunities available.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Autism Spectrum Australia is a Public Benevolent Institution and EEO employer.

Closing date: 1 April 2011

Learn about more the Aboriginal Project Officer role at Autism Spectrum Australia or search for more roles in the disability and community care sector.