Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program
School Based Aboriginal Traineeship
Clerk Grade 1/2
Department of Family & Community Services
Ageing, Disability and Home Care
• Ageing Disability and Home Care
• Location Newcastle West
• Hourly rate: Year 11 $9.42 per hour - Year 12 $10.38 per hour
The primary purpose of the role is to provide a range of administrative and routine clerical services to support the achievement of the business unit's outcomes.
The Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program - Schools Based Traineeship is an initiative of the NSW Government, Department of Industry, State Training Services to encourage job opportunities and career development for Aboriginal people in the public sector.
Applications are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students entering into Year 11 in 2016, and studying towards Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Successful candidates must be willing to:
• complete the two (2) Year Traineeship
• undertake a Certificate II in Business Services
• complete a minimum of 100 days and 800 hours of paid on the job training (equating to one (1) day per week and part of your school holidays)
The on-the-job component also counts toward completion of your Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Job Notes
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
The positions are funded under the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program which is an initiative of the NSW Government to encourage job opportunities and career advancement for Aboriginal people. Further information about the positions is available online and applicants must address the full selection criteria.
This is a temporary role in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 for a period of up to two years.
Targeted Questions
To apply candidates must submit a one (1-2) page covering letter which includes a response to the two (2) targeted questions below and an up-to-date resume which clearly details their skills and experience as relevant to this role.
1. Describe a situation where you have needed to utilise your interpersonal and communication skills to defuse a situation or achieve an outcome. What was the situation?
2. A Business Support Assistant is responsible for completing a range of administrative tasks on a daily basis. Can you describe some of the daily tasks or procedures? Including information, communication and technology applications?
Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the new Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate.
More Information
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Click here for more information on Schools Based Traineeships in the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program.
For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here .
For enquiries : Please contact Terry Jamieson on (02) 4985 1577 or 0439 422 888.
Closing date: Sunday 21st February 2016 at 11.59pm
Thank you for your interest in this position.
Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program School Based Aboriginal Traineeship Clerk Grade 1/2 Department of Family & Community Services Ageing, Disability and Home Care • Ageing Disability and Home Care • Location Newcastle West • Hourly rate: Year 11 $9.42 per hour - Year 12 $10.38 per hour The primary purpose of the role is to provide a range of administrative and routine clerical services to support the achievement of the business units outcomes. The Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program - Schools Based Traineeship is an initiative of the NSW Government, Department of Industry, State Training Services to encourage job opportunities and career development for Aboriginal people in the public sector. Applications are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students entering into Year 11 in 2016, and studying towards Higher School Certificate (HSC). Successful candidates must be willing to: • complete the two (2) Year Traineeship • undertake a Certificate II in Busine
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