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Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply for vacancies at Central Desert. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.    
Senior Administration Officer

Level 5 under Central Desert Group Enterprise Agreement 2017

Central Desert Native Title Services is committed to achieving the best native title outcomes for the Traditional Owners of the Central Desert region of Western Australia. We assist our clients to use their traditional lands to fulfil their highest social, cultural and economic aspirations.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Administration Officer to join our team. This busy and rewarding role will require high efficiency and attention to detail at all times. You will also provide administrative support to the team when required.

Central Desert is a fast paced, value driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for its clients. If you are interested in working in the Not-For-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous Western Australians, then this could be the perfect fit.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

  • demonstrable experience of at least 3-5 years within a senior administration role providing support to a team;
  • ability to work independently and within a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative and motivation;
  • excellent inter-personal communication skills, and the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people where English may be a second language;
  • excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines;
  • competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Teams);
  • a team player attitude and be able to work and have fun in a busy, time pressured environment; and
  • Experience in administration of Boards and Board Committees, highly desirable.

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as:

  • a flexible and supportive work environment, this position cannot work from home
  • generous salary packaging options;
  • superannuation in addition to salary presented;
  • long service leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service;
  • additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s;
  • paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service;
  • free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport; and
  • supported and endorsed social events.

Interested?

  1. Complete a cover letter clearly addressing the criteria above (a maximum of three pages); and
  2. Submit your cover letter with your resume in PDF format.

The Duty Statement can be found here.

Before an offer of employment can be made, Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months.

Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

 Applications close 5.00pm Friday 16 June 2023 (WST)

Work Health and Safety Manager

Level 6 under Central Desert Group Enterprise Agreement 2017

Salary Range

$106,591 - $123,943

Central Desert Native Title Services is committed to achieving the best native title outcomes for the Traditional Owners of the Central Desert region of Western Australia. We assist our clients to use their traditional lands to fulfil their highest social, cultural and economic aspirations.

We are seeking a dynamic WHS Manager to join our team. This will include identifying the business needs from a workplace health, safety and risk management perspective and review of existing workplace health and safety programs and tools. This will include work health and safety systems; policies and procedures; and encompasses safety, workers compensation, injury management and health and wellbeing.

Central Desert is a fast paced, value driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for its clients. If you are interested in working in the Not-For-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous Western Australians, then this could be the perfect fit.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

  • Lead the organisations focus on strengthening the Safety Culture in all of our activities, including for remote area field trips.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and review of CDNTS (and subsidiaries from time to time) WHS Management Plan to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide professional expertise and advice across CDNTS group of companies and clients where applicable to enhance existing internal and external WHS processes and products.
  • Continually improve the effectiveness of the WHS management system and ensure the achievement of performance objectives.
  • Manage the WHS Committee and its obligations.
  • Undertake risk management assessments, monitor, and analyse WHS data to identify trends, emerging issues and improvement opportunities.
  • Establish and update WHS policies and procedures as required to comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA);
  • Ensure all incident and accident reports are registered and analysed, with corrective actions taken as appropriate in a timely manner;
  • Attend pre-fieldwork trip meetings from time-to-time to ensure health and safety procedures are followed, and
  • Maintain currency in WHS education.
  • Track incident metrics and apply findings.
  • Lead injury and incident inquiries and evaluations.
  • Prepare and conduct safety training sessions for employees and clients.
  • Prepare quarterly reports for Board and CEO on WHS matters.
  • Other Duties.
  • Participate in project teams and whole of staff meetings.
  • Adhere to all office policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as directed by the CEO.
  • Maybe required to travel remotely from time to time.

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as:

  • a flexible and supportive work environment, this position cannot work from home
  • generous salary packaging options;
  • superannuation in addition to salary presented;
  • long service leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service;
  • additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s;
  • paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service;
  • free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport; and
  • supported and endorsed social events.

Interested?

  1. Complete a cover letter clearly addressing the criteria above (a maximum of three pages); and
  2. Submit your cover letter with your resume in PDF format.
The duty statement can be viewed here.  

Before an offer of employment can be made, Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months.

Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

 Applications close 5.00pmWednesday 21 June 2023 (WST)

 

 

 

 

 

Consultants

Anthropologists wishing to express their interest in being placed on our Consultants Register, should complete read and complete the following forms: Consultant Information Sheet and  Consultant EoI Form  and attach this form to the ‘Application Form’ template below.

Applications for the Consultant Register from Anthropologists are presented to the Senior Anthropologist for their consideration.

Lawyers wishing to place themselves on our Consultant Register are to complete the Consultant EoI form and attach this and their Resume to the ‘Application Form’ template below.

Applications from lawyers are passed on to our senior legal staff for their consideration.

 

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