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Good news story – Training

The staff of Habitat Personnel would like to congratulate our team of 15 clients, who successfully completed the Traffic Controller Course and Traffic Management Course, finishing up on Friday, 16th December 2016 at the Nowra Habitat office.

In order to obtain these qualifications there were 4 steps that had to be completed.
-Theory training in the classroom
-Take home self-paced learning and assessment workbook
-Practical training in a simulated work environment
-Assessment conducted

Despite some rain during practical training our clients not only committed themselves to undertaking all training, but enjoyed the experience.

We would like to extend our thanks to Star Training Academy and trainers, Paul and Robert for providing this opportunity.
Recently, we also ran training for Certificate II in Business, White Card, Asbestos Awareness and First Aid Certificate.

If you would like to speak with one of our Employment Consultants regarding training and employment opportunities, please phone (02) 4422 4222 or email reception@habitatpersonnel.org.au.

Road Ready Program

ACT’s Road Ready program is being delivered through the CIT Yurauna Centre to encourage safe driving among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

 When: Enrolment Day – 21 November 2016 – to enrol you must bring photo ID and Unique Student Identifier. If you do not have a USI number please follow the link https://www.usi.gov.au/ to create one.

Road Ready will then start on the 25^th and 28^th of November and 2 December 2016 – Attendance on all 3 days is compulsory for successful completion.

Where: CIT Yurauna Centre, F Block, CIT Reid

Contact: 02 6207 3309 or CIT.YuraunaCentre@cit.edu.au

A position has opened up for a 3rd or 4th year Butchers Apprenticeship in the Nowra Region.

For more information please contact Tallara at Habitat Personnel on (02) 4422 4222 or email reception@habitatpersonnel.org.au

Position Title:                               Client Support Officer

Location:                                          Canberra 

Reports To:                                     VTEC Manager

Award and Classification:     Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2010,  Training and Placement Officer

Terms and Conditions:            Full time, Ongoing subject to probationary period. Starting salary $40,154 – 47,895pa (depending on                                                                 experience) plus superannuation, with generous salary packaging available

Organisation Overview
Shoalhaven Community Development Ltd t/a Habitat Personnel is a not for profit, Aboriginal community controlled organisation. We have an all Aboriginal Board of Directors, including a Managing Director with overall responsibility for the day to day running of the organisation.

Our primary service is providing employment and training support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, financed through a range of Commonwealth and State funding and contracts. Currently our major contract is operation of a Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC), an Australian Government initiative based on the GenerationOne employment and training model.

We operate client services from our offices in Nowra and Canberra, and our Business Support is located in Nowra. We also operate a Night Patrol program from the Nowra Youth Centre.

Position Overview
Our Client Support Officers facilitate sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers. Depending on work demands, our Client Support Officers either undertake a holistic role encompassing all Key Responsibility areas, or specialise in one of these areas as detailed below.

Key Relationships

• The position reports directly to the VTEC Manager, and also takes direction from Business Support staff and the Managing Director as required.
• In addition to participant and employer liaison, the position holder will be required to establish or maintain stakeholder networks including with jobactives and Disability Employment Service providers, Registered Training Organisations, and other community support services
• Habitat is a team-oriented workplace; all staff are expected to assist each other with peak workloads and major or one off projects.

 

Key Responsibilities

 Participant Support

• Assess the training and support needs of Habitat clients, and deliver and/or broker the services identified, to remove vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment
• Liaise with jobactives and Disability Employment Service providers both to facilitate client referral and support of existing clients
• Facilitate job placements, including matching caseload to available vacancies

 Employer liaison

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and industry groups to secure employment opportunities
• Broker wage subsidies and other assistance as available
• Assist employers to provide a supportive and culturally safe workplace

Post-Placement Support (Mentoring)

• Provide individualised mentoring and support to participants for a minimum of 6 months post-employment placement

 General

• Maintain timely and accurate client records including data entry and electronic filing
• Other duties as reasonably directed

Selection Criteria

1. Aboriginality* and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people
2. Knowledge of the employment services sector and the barriers faced by Aboriginal people regarding employment and training
3. Case management experience (mentoring experience will be highly regarded)
4. Initiative and problem solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities
5. Highly developed computer skills

 

*”Aboriginal” includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Habitat considers being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent as a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and s42 of the ACT Discrimination Act 1991.

 

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Written applications are required by close of business 2 December 2016, either by email to lyn@habitatpersonnel.org.au or by post to 3/31-37 Townshend Street Phillip ACT 2606.

Your application should include:

• A cover letter that introduces you and why you want to work at Habitat
• A statement that addresses how you meet each of the selection criteria
• A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications
• Names and contact details of at least two referees

For any enquiries please contact Lyn Peacock, VTEC Manager (Canberra) on 02 6285 2422 or by email lyn@habitatpersonnel.org.au.

 

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (Indigenous Identified)
Salary: $98,977 – $106,542 
Directorate: Environment and Planning 
Closes: 17 November 2016

The Healthy Country Manager is an exciting new position with responsibility to further develop a range of programs across ACT parks and reserves, rural lands and waterways, in conjunction with Traditional Custodians and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The position is a critical leadership, liaison and coordination role, representing the Directorate on a variety of regional stakeholder groups. The Healthy Country Manager will drive the establishment and coordination of the ACT Parks Aboriginal Advisory Group, and play a pivotal role in delivering key outcomes in the National Water Initiative and the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

Position Title:                         Senior Administration Officer

Location:                                    Canberra

Reports To:                               VTEC Manager (Canberra)

Award and Classification:  Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2010, Administrative Officer

Terms and Conditions:         Full time, ongoing position subject to initial 6 month probationary period. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant (indicative starting range $41,000 – $50,000 pa depending on experience), with generous salary packaging available.

Organisation Overview

Shoalhaven Community Development Ltd t/a Habitat Personnel is a not for profit, Aboriginal community controlled organisation. We have an all Aboriginal Board of Directors, including a Managing Director with overall responsibility for the day to day running of the organisation.

Our primary service is providing employment and training support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, financed through a range of Commonwealth and State funding and contracts. Currently our major contract is operation of a Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC), an Australian Government initiative based on the GenerationOne employment and training model.

We operate client services from our offices in Nowra and Canberra, and our Business Support is located in Nowra. We also operate a Night Patrol program from the Nowra Youth Centre.

Position Overview

This is a key role that ensures the smooth running of the Canberra office. As the first point of contact for our clients, the position is responsible for providing information, advice and referrals as well as registering new clients. The position also provides high level administrative support to the Manager and client service staff, and is responsible for coordinating office and administrative systems and procedures.

Key Relationships

• The position reports directly to the VTEC Manager (Canberra), and also liaises with and takes direction from Business Support staff as required.
• While the position has no direct reports, the office occasionally hosts Work Experience and Work For The Dole placements, and the position holder will be expected to supervise these placements in conjunction with the VTEC Manager.
• Habitat is a team-oriented workplace; all staff are expected to assist each other with peak workloads and major or one off projects

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and timely reception for clients and visitors, including registration of new clients and providing information, advice and referrals
• Proactively manage office processes and systems including office supplies, petty cash, mail and filing
• Coordination of client information and training sessions as required
• Assist with maintenance of client records including data entry and electronic filing
• Other duties as reasonably directed

Selection Criteria

1. Aboriginality* and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people
2. Knowledge of the employment services sector and the broader community service sector, or the ability to quickly obtain such knowledge
3. Experience in office administration, preferably gained in a community service environment
4. Initiative and problem solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities
5. Highly developed computer skills

*”Aboriginal” includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Habitat considers being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent as a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and s42 of the ACT Discrimination Act 1991.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Written applications are required by close of business 18 November 2016, either by email to lyn@habitatpersonnel.org.au or by post to 3/31-37 Townshend Street Phillip ACT 2606.

Your application should include:

• A cover letter that introduces you and why you want to work at Habitat
• A statement that addresses how you meet each of the selection criteria
• A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications
• Names and contact details of at least two referees

For any enquiries please contact Lyn Peacock, VTEC Manager (Canberra) on 02 6285 2422 or by email lyn@habitatpersonnel.org.au.

Coming soon in November, training packages held at Habitat Personnel Nowra to be run for 9 days over a period of 3 weeks.

STAR TRAINING ACADEMY (RTO Number 91349)

Upon successful completion clients will receive:

• Certificate II in Business
• White Card
• Traffic Control Ticket (Blue and Yellow Card)
• Asbestos Awareness 10314NAT

Call the Habitat Personnel office on (02) 4422 4222 to find out more information and register your interest.

A Legal firm is seeking a young person to undertake a Cert III Business Admin traineeship with some Legal modules.

Duties:
Customer service on phone and face to face
Answering the phone
Picking up mail
Attending court
Filing
Computer skills
Applicant will need to be well presented, polite, good phone manner
Able to deal with clients
Trustworthy
Drivers licence

Approximately $530 per week – Salary

For more information or to apply for this position please call the Habitat office on (02) 6285 2422 or email Lyn@habitatpersonnel.org.au

Telstra have a bunch of new employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians. To see the current list click HERE and let Habitat help you with your application today!

Wanted jobseekers interested in doing Traffic Control, require 30 people.

For more information or to apply for this position please call the Habitat office on (02) 6285 2422 or email Lyn@habitatpersonnel.org.au ASAP!