NACCHO Aboriginal Health #ACCHO Job Opportunities #Doctors wanted #Rural and Remote @Walgett_AMS Plus #NT@AMSANTaus @MiwatjHealth @CAACongress #NSW @ahmrc #QLD @ATSICHSBris @DeadlyChoices @IUIH_ @Apunipima #VIC @NATSIHWA #Aboriginal Health Workers @IAHA_National Allied Health @CATSINaM #Nursing

This weeks #ACCHO #Jobalerts

Please note  : Before completing a job application please check with the ACCHO that the job is still open

1.1 ACCHO Job/s of the week 

1.2 NACCHO JOBS -Canberra Office Closing 28 August

1.3 National Aboriginal Health Scholarships 

Royal Flying Doctor Service /IAHA 

Aboriginal Male Health 20 Scholarships 

Australian Hearing / University of Queensland

2.Queensland 

    2.1 Apunipima ACCHO Cape York

    2.2 IUIH ACCHO Deadly Choices Brisbane and throughout Queensland

    2.3 ATSICHS ACCHO Brisbane

    2.4 Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd

3.NT Jobs Alice Spring ,Darwin East Arnhem Land and Katherine

   3.1 Congress ACCHO Alice Spring

   3.2 Miwatj Health ACCHO Arnhem Land

   3.3 Wurli ACCHO Katherine

   3.4 Sunrise ACCHO Katherine

4. South Australia

   4.1 Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc

5. Western Australia

  5.1 South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal

  5.2 Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)

6.Victoria

6.1 Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)

6.2 Mallee District Aboriginal Services Mildura Swan Hill Etc 

6.3 Rumbalara ACCHO  PRACTICE MANAGER – Re-advertised

7.New South Wales

7.1 AHMRC Sydney and Rural 

7.2  South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal

7.3 Yerin : Permanent Full Time Aboriginal Permanency Support Manager (OOHC)

8. Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre ACCHO 

9.Canberra ACT Winnunga ACCHO

10. Other : Stakeholders Indigenous Health 

University of Melbourne in Indigenous Eye Health.

Project Officer UNSW

CRANAplus : Policy and Stakeholder Coordinator closes 31 August 

ABS Engagement Manager closes 2 September

Over 302 ACCHO clinics See all websites by state territory 

1. 1 ACCHO Job/s of the week

General Practitioner / GP VMO / Doctor – Walgett

Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited (WAMS) is an innovative, dynamic, fully managed GP practice, providing high quality healthcare to the Walgett community. The first AMS in NSW to be accredited with the QIC, WAMS is committed to providing an innovative model of healthcare that incorporates practice nursing, allied health and preventative healthcare.

Professional Benefits

  • Varied presentations will challenge your skills and ensure that your continued professional development is maintained.
  • Innovative models of care
  • Working in Walgett may fast-track your 10 Year Moratorium by as much as 7 years.
  • VMO subject to LHD credentialing
  • Outreach clinics in Brewarrina, Goodooga and Pilliga
  • Be supported by Registered Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and Allied Health staff

Highly attractive remuneration and conditions

  • Attractive remuneration structure to suit your experience – potential to earn more than $300k+ annually
  • Immediate patient base
  • Flexible work hours and arrangements
  • Practice is open Monday to Friday
  • Access to the GP Rural Incentive Program for eligible doctors
  • Access to NSW RDN’s Transition Grant for eligible doctors
  • Quality accommodation and car included in package
  • State of the art purpose-built service with an Administration Building, General Practice and Dental Practice
  • Services including –  Men’s Health, Ear Health, Eye Health, Drug & Alcohol, Family Health, Chronic Disease, Speech Pathology, Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Strategy and Early Childhood Family Health Nurse

Selection Criteria:

  • Must have current specialist medical registration with AHPRA or be eligible for Category 1 pathway with RACGP or ACRRM
  • Demonstrated experience working in the field of Aboriginal health
  • Full Medical Indemnity
  • WWCC / NCRC Clearances
  • Full Australian drivers licence
  • Demonstrated interest in training junior doctors
  • Willingness to contribute positively within a team environment

Helping communities in remote NSW

  • RDN is a not-for-profit organisation. Neither you nor the practice is charged a fee to use our services.

If you have vocational registration or hold FRACGP/FACRRM we’d love to hear from you.

To discuss possibilities please contact:

Mark Muchiri, Medical Workforce Consultant

NSW Rural Doctors Network:

Tel: +61 2 4924 8076
Email: mmuchiri@nswrdn.com.au

Christine Corby OAM, Chief Executive Officer

Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited

Email: ChristineC@walgettams.com.au

 

Aboriginal Corporation  Medical Practitioner X 2

About the business

Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (PWHSAC) provides comprehensive Primary Health Care services to Aboriginal people in a proactive and culturally appropriate way.  PWHSAC is based in Port Augusta with clinics in Davenport Community, Copley and Nepabunna.

About the role

Medical Practitioners work with our experienced Aboriginal Health Workers and allied health professionals (Physio, Diabetic Educator, Imms Nurse etc with many visiting specialists).

Benefits and perks

In return for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an attractive salary base, together with superannuation, generous salary packaging up to $16,000. through Maxxia, to increase you take home pay.  Substantial additional benefits through Rural Incentive payments also apply.

Relocation assistance

Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is also willing to negotiate relocation assistance and generous accommodation subsidies for the right candidate.

APPLY HERE

Rural GP – Aboriginal Health Service – Coastal South Australia

The RDWA is working with the Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service (CKAHS) to recruit a full time GP. This is a highly rewarding role and would suit a GP who thrives on a broad scope of practice and is committed to improving the health outcomes of the community. An excellent package is on offer and includes housing, generous remuneration between $240,000 – $260,000, relocation assistance, and top tier Commonwealth Government funded financial incentives.

The Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service is located on South Australia’s spectacular Eyre Peninsula. The practice provides a culturally appropriate service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the township of Ceduna and surrounding outreach services.

Ceduna is a busy regional hub with a population of over 3,500. Boasting beautiful beaches and excellent fishing waters, it is a popular tourist spot and a hub for aquaculture including oyster farming. The town is well serviced with schools, government agencies and retail shops. There are daily flights to Adelaide.

The team at CKAHS consists of Aboriginal Health Workers, a Practice Manager, Practice Nurse and Clinical Coordinator and is well supported by regular visiting Specialist and Allied Health workers. The Ceduna District Health Service (Hospital) and GP Plus Health Care Centre are co-located with the Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service. Inpatient care and emergency on-call is managed by the town GPs as part of a shared roster. Doctors are well supported by excellent retrieval services and support networks for immediate specialist advice via phone or video link.

Criteria

  • 4 years of general practice experience
  • Emergency medicine experience

For more detailed information or to apply, contact the RDWA Recruitment Team on 08 8234 8277 or via email: recruitment@ruraldoc.com.au

(CKAHS) to recruit a full time GP. This is a highly rewarding role and would suit a GP who thrives on a broad scope of practice and is committed to improving the health outcomes of the community. An excellent package is on offer and includes housing, generous remuneration between $240,000 – $260,000, relocation assistance, and top tier Commonwealth Government funded financial incentives.

The Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service is located on South Australia’s spectacular Eyre Peninsula. The practice provides a culturally appropriate service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the township of Ceduna and surrounding outreach services.

Ceduna is a busy regional hub with a population of over 3,500. Boasting beautiful beaches and excellent fishing waters, it is a popular tourist spot and a hub for aquaculture including oyster farming. The town is well serviced with schools, government agencies and retail shops. There are daily flights to Adelaide.

The team at CKAHS consists of Aboriginal Health Workers, a Practice Manager, Practice Nurse and Clinical Coordinator and is well supported by regular visiting Specialist and Allied Health workers. The Ceduna District Health Service (Hospital) and GP Plus Health Care Centre are co-located with the Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service. Inpatient care and emergency on-call is managed by the town GPs as part of a shared roster. Doctors are well supported by excellent retrieval services and support networks for immediate specialist advice via phone or video link.

Criteria

  • 4 years of general practice experience
  • Emergency medicine experience

For more detailed information or to apply, contact the RDWA Recruitment Team on 08 8234 8277 or via email: recruitment@ruraldoc.com.au

 

1.2 NACCHO JOBS -Canberra Office closing 28 August

1.2.1 Senior Policy Officer – National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

The person selected will be a senior member of a policy team including public health medical officers responsible for the development and review of Indigenous health and associated policies.

The person will also be required to represent NACCHO on national reference groups and working parties and at meetings with Government Departments and other agencies. The person would be expected to deliver highly complex correspondence and papers for the Executive, Board and other stakeholders and work with the team to advance the development and implementation of processes, procedures and tools that support the deliver of high quality policy advice.

Conditions of engagement

This position will be offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract for 3 years. An attractive salary of $120,000 pus superannuation will be offered to the successful applicant. NACCHO is a Public Benevolent Institution and therefore staff have access to taxation benefits.

More info and Apply

1.2.2 National Program Coordinator for the QUMAX Program (Quality Use of Medicines for Aboriginal Peoples)

NACCHO manages the QUMAX program on behalf of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.  The program is designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and aims to improve how medicines are used. The program is accessed by some 80 Community Controlled Health Services nationally.

About the role

The person selected will have had experience in managing grants programs, be self- motivated and interested in continuous improvements. The person will be expected to work directly with Community Controlled Health Services and with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s QUMAX program manager.  The position is located in NACCHO’s Medicine Policy team.

More Info and APPLY 

1.3 National Aboriginal Health Scholarships 

Royal Flying Doctor Service /IAHA

The IAHA RFDS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarship supports students to do clinical placements in the rural & remote regions of Aust. Applications close COB Mon 27 Aug. Enquire at admin@iaha.com.au or call 02 6285 1010. 

2. Aboriginal Male Health 20 Scholarships 

 

Australian Hearing / University of Queensland


 

 

NACCHO Affiliate , Member , Government Department or stakeholders

If you have a job vacancy in Indigenous Health 

Email to Colin Cowell NACCHO Media

Tuesday by 4.30 pm for publication each Wednesday

2.1 There are 10 JOBS AT Apunipima Cairns and Cape York

The links to  job vacancies are on website


www.apunipima.org.au/work-for-us

As part of our commitment to providing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of Brisbane with a comprehensive range of primary health care, youth, child safety, mental health, dental and aged care services, we employ approximately 150 people across our locations at Woolloongabba, Woodridge, Northgate, Acacia Ridge, Browns Plains, Eagleby and East Brisbane.

The roles at ATSICHS are diverse and include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Aboriginal Health Workers
  • Registered Nurses
  • Transport Drivers
  • Medical Receptionists
  • Administrative and Management roles
  • Medical professionals
  • Dentists and Dental Assistants
  • Allied Health Staff
  • Support Workers

Current vacancies

2.4 Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd

Goolburri Health Adv Family Wellbeing and Participation Branch is a division of Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd established to auspice funds from the Department of Child Safety Youth and Women (Child Safety Services), South West Region.

The vision of the organisation is to provide both family wellbeing support, family participation and foster and kinship care functions to and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families within the South West Region.

We are seeking expressions of interest for the following positions:

BackTrack Kids and Kin Project Officer – SW Region (Full-Time)
To establish and map kinship and community connections for children currently in Out of Home Care – not with Kin or community – and begin the contact and reconnection process with Kin and community.

Administration Officer – SW Region (Toowoomba based) (Part-Time)
To support the Project Officer to create project processes, project database, relevant documentation and in planning visits and travel.

Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 24th August 2018 and must be in writing.
Please forward to:
Family Wellbeing Services Manager
Email: fwb@goolburri.org.au
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd
PO Box 1198
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

Application packages can be obtained by telephoning 07 4637 9953 during business hours.

All positions are “Identified” positions which means it is a genuine occupational requirement that they be filled by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, as permitted by and arguable under Section 24, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991). Applicants must have a current Queensland driver’s license a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and Criminal History Check.

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

NT Jobs Alice Spring ,Darwin East Arnhem Land and Katherine

3.1 There are 19 JOBS at Congress Alice Springs including

 

 

More info and apply HERE

3.2 There are 20 JOBS at Miwatj Health Arnhem Land

 

More info and apply HERE

3.3 There are 5 JOBS at Wurli Katherine

 

Current Vacancies
  • Administration Support Officer – SIF

  • Counsellor (Specialised) / Social Worker – Various Roles

  • Support Worker (Community Services)
  • Clinic Receptionist

  • Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner

More info and apply HERE

3.4 Sunrise ACCHO Katherine

Sunrise Job site

4. South Australia

   4.1 Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc

Nunkuwarrin Yunti places a strong focus on a client centred approach to the delivery of services and a collaborative working culture to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. View our current vacancies here.

 

NUNKU SA JOB WEBSITE 

5. Western Australia

5.1 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Inc

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Inc. is passionate about creating a strong and dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander workforce. We are committed to providing mentorship and training to our team members to enhance their skills for them to be able to create career pathways and opportunities in life.

On occasions we may have vacancies for the positions listed below:

  • Medical Receptionists – casual pool
  • Transport Drivers – casual pool
  • General Hands – casual pool, rotating shifts
  • Aboriginal Health Workers (Cert IV in Primary Health) –casual pool

*These positions are based in one or all of our sites – East Perth, Midland, Maddington, Mirrabooka or Bayswater.

To apply for a position with us, you will need to provide the following documents:

  • Detailed CV
  • WA National Police Clearance – no older than 6 months
  • WA Driver’s License – full license
  • Contact details of 2 work related referees
  • Copies of all relevant certificates and qualifications

We may also accept Expression of Interests for other medical related positions which form part of our services. However please note, due to the volume on interests we may not be able to respond to all applications and apologise for that in advance.

All complete applications must be submitted to our HR department or emailed to HR

Also in accordance with updated privacy legislation acts, please download, complete and return this Permission to Retain Resume form

Attn: Human Resources
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Inc.
156 Wittenoom Street
East Perth WA 6004

+61 (8) 9421 3888

DYHS JOB WEBSITE

 5.2 Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)

 

https://kamsc-iframe.applynow.net.au/

KAMS JOB WEBSITE

6.Victoria

6.1 Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)

 

Thank you for your interest in working at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)

Job Vacancy Psychologist May 2018
Job Vacancy Case Management Worker
Job Vacancy General Practitioner FCS May 2018
Job Vacancy Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent

If you would like to lodge an expression of interest or to apply for any of our jobs advertised at VAHS we have two types of applications for you to consider.

Expression of interest

Submit an expression of interest for a position that may become available to: employment@vahs.org.au

This should include a covering letter outlining your job interest(s), an up to date resume and two current employment referees

Your details will remain on file for a period of 12 months. Resumes on file are referred to from time to time as positions arise with VAHS and you may be contacted if another job matches your skills, experience and/or qualifications. Expressions of interest are destroyed in a confidential manner after 12 months.

Applying for a Current Vacancy

Unless the advertisement specifies otherwise, please follow the directions below when applying

Your application/cover letter should include:

  • Current name, address and contact details
  • A brief discussion on why you feel you would be the appropriate candidate for the position
  • Response to the key selection criteria should be included – discussing how you meet these

Your Resume should include:

  • Current name, address and contact details
  • Summary of your career showing how you have progressed to where you are today. Most recent employment should be first. For each job that you have been employed in state the Job Title, the Employer, dates of employment, your duties and responsibilities and a brief summary of your achievements in the role
  • Education, include TAFE or University studies completed and the dates. Give details of any subjects studies that you believe give you skills relevant to the position applied for
  • References, where possible, please include 2 employment-related references and one personal character reference. Employment references must not be from colleagues, but from supervisors or managers that had direct responsibility of your position.

Ensure that any referees on your resume are aware of this and permission should be granted.

How to apply:

Send your application, response to the key selection criteria and your resume to:

employment@vahs.org.au

All applications must be received by the due date unless the previous extension is granted.

When applying for vacant positions at VAHS, it is important to know the successful applicants are chosen on merit and suitability for the role.

VAHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring that staff selection procedures are fair to all applicants regardless of their sex, race, marital status, sexual orientation, religious political affiliations, disability, or any other matter covered by the Equal Opportunity Act

You will be assessed based on a variety of criteria:

  • Your application, which includes your application letter which address the key selection criteria and your resume
  • Verification of education and qualifications
  • An interview (if you are shortlisted for an interview)
  • Discussions with your referees (if you are shortlisted for an interview)
  • You must have the right to live and work in Australia
  • Employment is conditional upon the receipt of:
    • A current Working with Children Check
    • A current National Police Check
    • Any licenses, certificates and insurances

6.2 Mallee District Aboriginal Services Mildura Swan Hill Etc 

Mental Health Clinician (three positions)
General Practitioner Swan Hill
Team Leader, Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health
Kinship caseworker (Mildura)
Kinship caseworker (Swan Hill)
Kinship Reunification Caseworker (Mildura)
Kinship Reunification Caseworker (Swan Hill)
Home-Based Care Caseworker (Mildura)
Home-Based Care Caseworker (Swan Hill)
Aboriginal Family-Led Decision-making Caseworker (Swan Hill)
First Supports Caseworker (Swan Hill)
Men’s Case Management Caseworker (Swan Hill)
Caseworker, Prevention and Early Intervention (Swan Hill)
Koori Pre School Assistant (Mildura)
Aboriginal Stronger Families Caseworker (Swan Hill)
Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS) case worker (Swan Hill)
Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS) case worker (Robinvale)
Case Worker, Integrated Family Services (Mildura)
Case Worker, Integrated Family Services (Swan Hill)
Case Worker, Integrated Family Services (Robinvale)
Aboriginal Stronger Families Caseworker (Mildura)
Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS) case worker (Mildura)
Mental Health Nurse
General Practitioner Mildura

MDAS Jobs website 

6.3 Rumbalara ACCHO  PRACTICE MANAGER – Re-advertised

PRACTICE MANAGER – Re-advertised

New Position – Full time – 38 Hours per week 

The position exists to ensure that the management of the general practice:

  • Fully supports the delivery of quality clinical care by all clinicians working in the practice

  • Provides for the self-sustained operation of the practice (break-even at minimum)

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Understanding of, and commitment to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture

  • Understanding of general practice

  • Management experience in a small business, ideally general practice management

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities

  • Development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and processes that ensure effective and efficient operation of a healthcare service

  • Experience in leading healthcare service accreditation

  • Quality management experience

  • Commitment to continuing professional education

  • Valid driver’s license

For further information on this role contact Mr. Soenke Tremper or Ms Cindy McGee on 03- 58200 – 035

Salary Packaging is available

You will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and a current police check completed within the last 2 weeks prior to commencement.

For consideration for an interview, you must obtain a Position Description from Marieta on (03) 5820 6405 or email: marieta.martin@raclimited.com.au and address the Key Selection Criteria, include a current resume, copies of qualifications and a cover letter.

Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday, 28th August 2018 and are to be addressed to:

Human Resources Dept. Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative
PO Box 614
Mooroopna Vic 3629

7.New South Wales

7.1 AHMRC Sydney and Rural 

 

 

AHMRC Job WEBSITE

7.2  South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal

 

The Community Support Officer will be responsible for supervising and reporting on family contact, transport of children, young people and their families to supervised contacts, respite and other scheduled activities. The Community Support Officer may also be required to engage in mentoring activities.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

* A tertiary qualification in Social Work / Welfare / Community Services / Disability Services or related fields or equivalent experience in a relevant sector

* Demonstrated ability in working with Aboriginal people, their communities and organisations

* The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, other agencies and service providers

* Proficiency in report writing and demonstrated ability to develop, organise and maintain records and reports in a timely manner

* Demonstrated computers skills, including the use of all Microsoft Office applications

* Ability to work autonomously under limited supervision, exercising sound professional judgement and seeking advice and consultation when appropriate as well as working as part of a wider team

* Personal organisation skills including time management and ability to prioritise competing demands

* Understanding of the importance of handling sensitive and confidential client or service information

* Clear Working with Children Check and National Police History Check

* Current, valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to transport clients, and travel overnight in regional and interstate areas if required

Desirable

* Aboriginality*

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

* Effective conflict resolution skills, negotiation, mediation and decision making skills

* Demonstrates initiative and an ability to problem solve

* Good literacy skills

* Effective communication skills including written and verbal communication with the ability to exercise these skills with people at all levels

For a full Position Description and an Application form, please email hr@southcoastams.org.au

7.3 Yerin : Permanent Full Time Aboriginal Permanency Support Manager (OOHC)

Permanent Full Time Aboriginal Permanency Support Manager (OOHC)

Yerin is seeking a suitability qualified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander individual who will manage the Permanency Support Program (OOHC) team and work with other service providers to ensure high quality service. This role will see you working as part of a team and at times in isolation.

The successful applicant will have Tertiary Qualifications in Community Services or equivalent and a minimum 2 years’ experience managing Permanency Support Programs (OOHC), current working with Children’s Check and current NSW Drivers Licence and undergo a National Criminal History Check.

You’ll also have access to salary sacrificing options up to $15,950 to increase the value of your take home pay.

All applicants MUST obtain an application pack and complete all information contained in the pack, prior to lodging your application for the position. DO NOT APPLY VIA SEEK

This is an identified Position under Section 9A of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Belinda Field, CEO Ph: 02 43511040.

To obtain an application pack – contact Jo Stevens E: recruitment@yerin.org.au or Ph: 02 43511040.

Applications close 5pm 1 September 2018

8. Tasmania

TAC JOBS AND TRAINING WEBSITE

9.Canberra ACT Winnunga ACCHO

 

Winnunga ACCHO Job opportunites 

10. Other : Stakeholders Indigenous Health 

University of Melbourne in Indigenous Eye Health.

We currently have a position advertised for a PA/Administrator to join our team in Melbourne. We are really keen to have this job included in your communique for tomorrow. Is this a possibility? Job link below:

http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/897300/personal-assistant-indigenous-eye-health

10.2 Project Officer UNSW

UNSW Medicine is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to a number of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established at the University of New South Wales by the Commonwealth Government in 1986 to extend the knowledge base required for effective treatment of individuals with alcohol and other drug related problems and to enhance the overall research capacity in the drug and alcohol field. The Centre is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for its contribution to drug and alcohol research.

The Project Officer will oversee project planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting within The Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use (CREMS). In particular the Project Officer will assist with the adaptation, development, evaluation and dissemination of culturally-appropriate evidencebased information about crystal methamphetamine (“ice”) for and in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The role of Project Officer reports to a Senior Research Fellow

More INFO APPLY 

CRANAplus : Policy and Stakeholder Coordinator closes 31 August 

CRANAplus is the peak professional body for health professionals working in remote and isolated areas across Australia.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an individual experienced in policy and stakeholder engagement to join our team and drive our organisations advocacy agenda.

The successful candidate will preferably be based in Canberra.

Click here for a copy of the position description or for further information please

email crana@crana.org.au or phone our head office in Cairns on 07 4047 6409.

Applications should include a letter addressing the qualification and experience required and be sent to crana@crana.org.au  by COB Friday 31st August 2018 

ABS Engagement Manager closes 2 September

Are you someone who enjoys making and helping others make informed decisions? At the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) we are seeking to fill a number of Engagement Manager (APS 6) or Engagement Officer (APS 5) roles in NSW, TAS and WA.

Over the next 12 months additional vacancies may be identified in VIC, NT, QLD and SA. This recruitment will be used to develop an order of merit.

https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/SearchedNoticesView.aspx?Notices=10732266%3A1&mn=JobSearch

NARI Research Officer/Fellow Closes 31 August

Part Time 0.8FTE until 31st December 2019

Salary $62,995 – $82,083

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is an independent, non-profit, medical research organisation recognised internationally as a centre of excellence in gerontology and geriatrics research.  Located in the grounds of the Royal Park Campus of the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville, NARI is a vibrant and dynamic work environment where research is brought to life through rapid translation into policy and practice. NARI’s multi-disciplinary team of researchers are committed to improving the life and health of older people through research.

We are seeking a Research Officer/Fellow to work on a project examining the way art centres in remote communities are supporting older aboriginal people and those living with dementia. The successful applicant will work closely with other members of the “Remote Art Centres and Older People” project to ensure all activities are able to be effectively implemented to a high standard.

The successful applicant will have a Bachelor degree with Honours or PhD qualifications in a relevant field, although previous relevant experience in aged care, health care or health research will be considered. Previous experience in remote communities or working with Aboriginal Controlled Organisations would be highly desirable.

Please see the position description for a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria.

Applicants should include a Cover Letter, CV and addressed Selection Criteria when responding.

For position description, visit:          http://www.nari.net.au

Pleassend application to:                hr@nari.unimelb.edu.au

For enquirieplease contact Dr. Scott Fraser at: s.fraser@nari.edu.au

Applicationclose Friday 31 August 2018

 

 

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