1. PROJECT AND PROGRAM OFFICER, Brisbane (Close 10th November, 2005)
2. VENDOR SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION & PROJECT CCORDINATOR, Brisbane (Close November 7th, 2005)
3. Job in Make Poverty History
4. Job in YMAC: NLP Trainer and Youth Development Coordinator (Close 28th October 2005)

1.PROJECT AND PROGRAM OFFICER, Brisbane
Full-time Salary - $45,000pa
Lumub Indigenous Community Foundation
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Lumub Indigenous Community Foundation is a philanthropic organisation
located in Brisbane.

We are seeking a person with exceptional project management skills,
high-level communication skills, motivated and an ability to work in
the best practice for Aboriginal community organisations by
deliverying a quality community development program, and to
contribute to and undertake the development, implementation and
provision of funded programs.

The successful applicant will have the ability to consult and liaise
with the local indigenous community and Government agency,
representative on a diverse range of issues, they will have project
management experience, well-developed oral and written communication
skills and the ability to use databases.

They will be called upon for their problem-solving skills,
presentation and negotiation abilities, and their capacity to
contribute to policy development where applicable.

Total remuneration valued from $45,000 depending on qualifications
and experience.

Information package must be obtained from mel@lumbu.org prior to
applying.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

Applications marked 'Private and Confidential' to:

CEO
Lumbu Indigenous Community Foundation
GPO Box 3265
Brisbane Qld 4001
or email: mel@lumbu.org

Applications close Friday 10th November, 2005.

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2.VENDOR SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION &PROJECT CCORDINATOR, Brisbane
2 part-time positions
The Big Issue Magazine
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* VENDOR SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION

Permanent Position - 20 hours/week

This position requires a person committed to supporting and inspiring
the homeless and disadvantaged vendors of The Big Issue. Applicants
must have experience working with marginalised people and in office
administration tasks.

* PROJECT COORDINATOR

Part-time position for 5-10 months

Project Opportunity aims to increase the number of indigenous and
female vendors selling The Big Issue in Brisbane. The project will
also explore the possibilities of refugees and people on corrections
orders selling The Big Issue. Applicants must have experience working
with or within organisations that support marginalised women and/or
indigenous people.

Applicants are welcome to apply for both positions. Tertiary study in
welfare or the social sciences is preferable but not essential.
Successful applicants will be required to consent to specific
criminal history checks.

CONTACT: Please call Ben on 07-3220-3775.
Applications for both positions are due on Monday November 7th, 2005.

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3. Job in Make Poverty History
The position is part time for about 6-8 months (18 hours per week) so
would be very suitable for Masters students etc who are Canberra
based.
The job will involve working solely on the Make Poverty History
Campaign and would be great experience for anyone wanting to work in advocacy
and international development. I can promise lots of challenges and
meeting wonderful people.

Could you send this link out through your networks to any interns,
volunteers, friends, uni students who may be interested in applying?

http://www.kellyservices.com.au/job_search_main.cfm

Many thanks

Michaela
Michaela Sargent
Campaigns Coordinator
Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Private Bag 3
Deakin ACT 2600
Tel: 02 6281 9227
Fax: 02 6285 1720
Email: msargent@acfid.asn.au
Make Poverty History in 2005
http://www.makepovertyhistory.com.au/

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4.Job in YMAC: NLP Trainer and Youth Development Coordinator
(1) NLP Trainer: Experienced NLP preactitioners / master
practitioners required to deliver 5 day job seeker training. Must
have hands on experience providing deep structure change in group or
individual environment. Work is available throughout SEQ and
Northern NSW. Own ABN required as work is contract based. Please
email your resume to Conrad Quick on conrad.quick@nlpcat.com

(2) Youth Development Coordinator:

NOTE: "Experience in a Youth Parliament program a distinct advantage:"

For YMCA - dynamic, multi-skilled, forward thinking team member req'd
to manage all aspects of a range of YMCA youth projects. Must be
exp'd in effectively planning for and coordinating all aspects of
youth programs incl marketing, communication, administratiuon, team
building, training and the attainment of budgeted financial outcomes.
Sal package circa $39k. applications including CV required by Friday
28 october 2005 to The Operations Manager; PO Box 669; Spring Hill Q
4004 ... or ... email jobs@brisbane.ymca.org.au Position description available online at http://www.brisbane.ymca.org.au. PRE- REQS: (a) tertiary quals in relevant field; (b) min 2 years experience in a youth development role; (c) excellent info tech and
communication skills; (d) certificate of suitability to work with
children (or I guess the willingness to be assessed for same);

John Ralston Saul on the Collapse of Globalism

For those interested in the effect that the economic ideology of globalism can have on local communities and young people, you may be interested in a recent lecture given by Canadian philosopher, John Ralston Saul, as part of the Ideas Festival. Saul, an essayist and novelist, is an internationally respected commentator on politics, globalism and democracy. A critic of the Davos World Economic Forum, his recent provocative work argues that globalism, with all its failures, and despite its achievements, is dead. The Ideas Lecture was a rare opportunity to hear his ideas about the past and for our future.

You can listen to the 90 minutes lecture online at
http://www.gu.edu.au/er/saul/content_saul.html.

A collection of opportunities and resources from my inbox today.

Cameron

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1. FORUM ON NGO 'SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE' CERTIFICATION SCHEMES (MELB, NOVEMBER 14)

2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND FAIRTRADE OFFICER, COFFEX AUSTRALIA (MELBOURNE BASED) - CLOSES 31 OCTOBER

3. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT SUSTAINABLE LIVING FOUNDATION - OCTOBER 2005

4. LECTURES: UNEP GLOBAL ENV ISSUES/MANY EXPERTS: 24-26 OCT SYDNEY UNSW

5. ENGINEERING TEAM REQUIRED FOR PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE

6. EWB AUSTRALIA ANTI POVERTY WEEK EVENTS - BRISBANE

7. UNIFEM SPRING WALK - HOST A WALK IN YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY!

8. YOUTH LEAD IN SYDNEY, 4-6 NOVEMBER

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1. FORUM ON NGO 'SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE' CERTIFICATION SCHEMES (MELB, NOVEMBER 14)

Our next forum is on the 14th of November, from 10-1pm @ Futureye's Boardroom (Level 2, 388 Bourke St, Melbourne):

Topic: 'Building credibility through certification'

Futureye invites you to discuss the role(s) of independent NGO sustainability certification program (such as Stewardship Councils, certification initiatives and eco-labelling projects) and to consider their future. This forum provides a unique opportunity to hear both industry and NGO perspectives. Do these complex multi-stakeholder schemes build credibility? What other benefits do those involved enjoy? How could they be improved? What are the barriers to their success?

Each speaker will share their personal and company or organisational experiences, successes and challenges, and views on independent certification, for approximately 30mins. The final hour and half opened up for group discussion and debate.

Speakers:
* Ian Wood, Vice President of Sustainable Development and Community Relations, BHP Billiton, discussing the Mining Certification Project
* Malcolm Tonkin, Manager of Environmental Services, Hancock Victoria Plantations, discussing the Forest Stewardship Council
* Duncan Leadbitter, Regional Director - Asia Pacific, Marine Stewardship Council

The cost to attend is $75 (+GST) for NGO representatives and $150 (+GST) for Government/Corporate representatives. Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided. The maximum attendance is 25 people (to keep the forum "round table" in style, and to ensure everyone gets to participate fully in the discussion and debate following the presentations) so please let us know ASAP if you'd like to attend.

To RSVP please reply to this email (stephen@futureye.com), and an invoice will be sent to you, give our office a call on (03) 9642 2088, or complete the fax-back credit card payment form on the page 2 of the attached invitation (if it stays attached with this forwarded message - fingers crossed!).

If you could please forward on the details to any potentially interested colleagues, etc, that'd be MUCH APPECIATED.

Best regards,
Stephen McGrail

P: (03) 9642 2088
F: (03) 9642 1033
M: 0419 533 712
E: stephen@futureye.com


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2. Business Development and Fairtrade Officer, Coffex Australia (Melbourne based)

Coffex Coffee, one of Australia's leading coffee roasters is looking for an enthusiastic individual to increase sales of Global Café Direct; the new Fairtrade, Organic brand from Coffex.

Located at Coffex headquarters in Brunswick, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the new brand, as well as assisting in preparing sales documents for other areas of the business.

This role is essentially autonomous and will report directly to the CEO, but involves working closely with all departments of the business to get results.

Please send applications to Richard Noden at ssladmin@coffex.com.au; the closing date for this position is 31 October 2005.

Main Responsibilities:
• Preparing documents to aid sales representatives to sell this brand in the Food service market.
• Introducing strategies to increase sales and profitability of Global
Café Direct.
• Completing quarterly reports and maintaining quality assurance processes for the Fairtrade and Organic associations.
• Liaising with retail outlets and distributors nationally to increase product distribution.
• Working with the national retail manager to co-ordinate Global Café
Direct promotions.
• Presenting to potential customers.
• Working with the Fairtrade Association on collaborative promotions and events.
• Preparing tenders and other sales documentation.
• Updating the Global Café Direct pages on the Coffex website.
• Completing projects for the CEO.

Desirable Qualities and Experience:
• A keen interest in and knowledge of the Fairtrade movement.
• Preferably tertiary qualified in a business orientated subject.
• Previous experience in an office environment.
• Good report writing and Word skills.
• Excellent presentation and PowerPoint skills.
• Good Excel skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
• Ability to work autonomously.


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3. Volunteer Positions available at Sustainable Living Foundation - October 2005

Title: Festival Communications Coordinator
Brief: Your skills and passion for media are called for to join our team for the Sustainable Living Festival 2006.
Description: Use your writing and communication skills to build media partnerships to distribute the message of sustainable living for the Sustainable Living Festival 2006.
Working with the Publicist to schedule stories for coverage. Work with the volunteers to gather material for website updates, media coverage, kit and festival program. Writing and negotiating stories with appropriate media.

Title: Feast Food Project Coordinator
Brief: Your skills and passion for project coordination are called to join our team for the Sustainable Living Festival 2006.
Description: You will take part in developing projects for the 2006 Sustainable Living Festival's 'Feast Food' theme.
Projects within each theme could be artworks, film, sound-scapes, fashion or interactive exhibits.
Particular emphasis on developing programs for speakers, workshops, exhibitors and forums.
* Project manager a section of the theme (November)
* Keep creative ideas coming in from the team / tasks specific to project
* Shape and timeline project
* Media and programming
* Production pre-festival and during festival on site

Title: Feel Health Project Coordinator
Brief: Your skills and passion for project coordination are called to join our team for the Sustainable Living Festival 2006.
Description: You will take part in developing projects for the 2006 Sustainable Living Festival's 'Feel Health' theme.
Projects within each theme could be artworks, film, sound-scapes, fashion or interactive exhibits.
Particular emphasis on developing programs for speakers, workshops, exhibitors and forums.
* Project manager a section of the theme (November)
* Keep creative ideas coming in from the team / tasks specific to project
* Shape and timeline project
* Media and programming
* Production pre-festival and during festival on site

Title: Festival Volunteer Coordinator
Brief: Responsible for organising and directing efforts to involve volunteers in the Sustainable Living Festival. Maintains communication between, committees and volunteers to ensure the best possible match between organisational needs and volunteer capabilities.
Description:
* Helps Project Coordinators design new opportunities for SLF
* Responsible for researching, developing and implementing ways to encourage participation by the uninvolved
* Responsible for designing processes to clarify project and program needs requiring volunteers
* Assists in writing descriptions of existing and new volunteer opportunities
* Assists with sound recruitment procedures
* Directs the matching of people with skills and interest to the tasks that need to be done
* Coordinates meetings with Project coordinators and Executive team as needed to help match skills, interests and the needs of the of the festival
* Maintain volunteer database
* Provides for volunteer training and orientation, ongoing leadership training
* Advocates for volunteers as needed
* Coordinates with the Executive to ensure proper recognition for all volunteers


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4. Lectures: UNEP global env issues/many experts: 24-26 Oct Sydney UNSW

Free Public Lectures at UNSW for UNEP (please distribute widely out through your networks)
9:00am Monday 24 October

Contact: Cameron Little, Tunza - Pacific Youth Environmental Network Organising Team, 02 9398 8838

pyen@unsw.edu.au www.pyen.org UNSW - Leighton Hall, Scientia Building

Transport: http://www.conferencing.unsw.edu.au/text/contact/contact2.htm

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Free Public Lectures at UNSW - Global Environmental Issues from
International and Local Experts - Sydney.
Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th October 2005*

The University Of New South Wales is holding free public lectures from
International and local experts between 9am to 10.30am Monday 24th to
Wednesday 26th October 2005 with a special Monday evening session from
6pm to 8pm.

Key global environmental issues will be addressed as part of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Pacific Youth Environment Network (PYEN) Inaugural Conference. www.pyen.org

For updates/enquiries contact pyen@unsw.edu.au or (+61) 2 9398 8838

***All sessions are held at University of NSW, Kensington within Leighton Hall, Scientia.***


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Monday 24th October
9am - 10.30am

*Surendra Shrestha - United Nations Environment Programme* - UNEP & the role of youth to improve the region's environment

*Prof Mike Archer - Dean of Science, UNSW* - Human Impacts upon Biodiversity

*Dr Mark Diesendorf - Institute of Environmental Studies - The Challenge of
Climate Change

6pm- 8pm Kensington Group Public Lecture
*Robyn Williams - ABC radio* - MC

*Surendra Shrestha - United Nations Environment Programme* - The Global
Environmental Crisis

*Malcolm Turnbull MP* - The Australian Government's initiatives to engage with Youth on the Environment and Sustainable Cities report


Tuesday 25th October 2005
9am- 10.30am

*Melchior Mataki - University of the South Pacific* - Capacity Building for Sustainability

*Assoc Prof Susan Thompson* - community building through community food gardens

*Assoc Prof Greg Leslie* - communicating controversial water projects to the community


Wednesday 26th October 2005
9am- 10.30am

*Ian Kiernan AO - Clean Up the World* - a program of environmental projects from the South Pacific

*Sue Lennox - Oz Green* - Youth as Community Leaders

*Prof Stuart Hill - University of Western Sydney* - Small meaningful steps and making progress


*Map of location within UNSW campus available at:
http://www.conferencing.unsw.edu.au/images/contact/venue.pdf

*Transport information available at:
http://www.conferencing.unsw.edu.au/text/contact/contact2.htm

Cameron Little
Ecoliving Program Manager
UNSW Ecoliving Centre
14 Arthur St
Randwick NSW 2031

cameron.little@unsw.edu.au
ecoliving@unsw.edu.au

www.ecoliving.unsw.edu.au

ph. 02 9398 8838
fx. 02 9398 2416
mob. 0414 385 644

CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G


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5. Engineering team required for Pakistan Earthquake

To:
From: "Daniel Almagor"
Date: 10/14/2005 12:55PM
Subject: Engineering team required for Pakistan Earthquake

Dear friends,

Below is a request from AusAID.

Urgent: Engineering Team Required for Pakistan Earthquake

Community Structures and Housing Evaluation

AusAID is looking for a team of suitably skilled engineers to evaluate and advise on structural damage in earthquake affected in Pakistan.

* A multi-skilled team of 2-4 individuals is required for a two week round trip (approx. 10 days on site).

* Leaving for Islamabad, Pakistan ASAP - expected to leave early next week.

* Candidates must have a current passport, be physically fit and be prepared to work in a disaster zone.

* All travel and living costs will be covered as well as a small stipend.

For further information please call Alan March at AusAID on 02 6206 4007.

Daniel Almagor
President
Engineers Without Borders Australia
http://www.ewb.org.au/ http://www.ewb.org.au>
P: +61 3 9696 9040
F: +61 3 9696 9034
d.almagor@ewb.org.au
www.ewb.org.au http://www.ewb.org.au/>


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6. EWB Australia Anti Poverty Week events - Brisbane

Engineers Without Borders Australia Presentations and Events for Anti-Poverty Week that Griffith University students might be interested in.

16 October to 22 October 2005 is Anti-Poverty week. As part of Anti-Poverty Week activities there will be two information sessions about Engineers Without Borders Australia at Griffith University's Nathan Campus and a band night on 30 October

Thursday 20 October Presentations: FREE

1:00 pm Griffith University Nathan Campus Science / Engineering Common Room in Building N65 - half an hour presentation and meeting - Griffith PhD student Heidi Millington speaking.

1:30 pm Griffith University Nathan Campus Food Coop - Tables outside - half an hour presentation and meeting - Griffith PhD student Heidi Millington speaking.

Why come along?

Get involved! Help set up Griffith University Nathan Campus's chapter of Engineers Without Borders

Learn something new! Hear about the Four C's of development work.

Sunday 30 October Concert: $10

Celebrate and relax at the Rock Without Borders Concert!!

Join Engineers Without Borders after Anti-Poverty week is over at the concert that is put on to raise funds for Engineers Without Borders development projects. Great local bands (Glasshouse, De Jah Dan Dah, Sol Terra, Elijah, Electric Spurs, DizzyGotheca, Lesha, DJ Hutch) and a BBQ included (vegetarians catered for) for $10. Sunday 30th October @ The Rev, 25 Warner St, Fortitude Valley. 5pm to midnight.

Rock Without Borders Hits Brisbane
for Sustainable Community Development

Engineers Without Borders Australia is a non-profit organisation that works with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through the education and implementation of sustainable engineering projects. This new organisation was established in April 2003 and now has over 1500 members.

Engineers Without Borders Australia works in partnership with developing communities to achieve environmentally sustainable, socially responsible and economically viable solutions within the context of their engineering problems. The organisation also aims to educate the Australian community on issues of environment, technology and the plight of disadvantaged communities around the world. Through the process of helping people in need, we become more socially aware and responsible, improve ourselves and inspire others to action.

Engineers Without Borders Queensland is holding a band night called Rock Without Borders on Sunday 30 October at the Rev, Fortitude Valley. This event follows Anti-Poverty Week (16 October to 22 October 2005) and will raise awareness about Engineers Without Borders Australia and what you can do to make positive contribution to reducing poverty and empowering people.

Rock Without Borders will include great local and regional bands Glasshouse, De Jah Dan Dah, Sol Terra, Elijah, Showpony, The Electric Spurs and DizzyGotheca, plus acoustic soloist Lesha. DJ Hutch will be spinning grooves and funkiness between bands. This event will start late Sunday afternoon with a barbeque. Tickets cost $10 each and will be available at the door.

Funds raised from Rock Without Borders will assist local and international Engineers Without Borders Australia projects such as computer access and support for refugees here in Australia, the Uluru Children's Home Facility Expansion planning and solar lighting in West Timor and South Africa.

For more information about Rock Without Borders contact:

Heidi Millington
Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator, Engineers Without Borders Queensland
email: heidi_millington@hotmail.com
phone: mobile: 0432 998 388

www.ewb.org.au


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7. UNIFEM Spring Walk - Host a walk in your community today!

Why not host a spring walk and help support young Afghan women to study law in
Australia?

UNIFEM Australia warmly invites members of the public, private organizations and business interests around Australia to participate in this year's annual Spring Walk fundraiser.

UNIFEM's Spring Walk couldn't be easier! Get together a group of your friends or family and go for a walk - knowing that you are making a global difference in supporting women and children around the world.

All funds raised from UNIFEM Australia's 2005 Spring Walks will be directed to supporting the UNIFEM and IDP Peace Scholarship. The Peace Scholarship directly supports young Afghan women with studies in law in Australian Universities. The program targets women lawyers who have been engaged in women's human rights activities in Afghanistan.

Hosting a walk is easy! Choose a walk that suits the people walking. It might be your workplace walking at a conference or a group of friends walk who socially - you may even like to combine the walk with a picnic or bbq at the end.

If you would like more information on UNIFEM, and the UNIFEM Spring Walks please visit our website www.unifem.org.au.

Please feel free to forward this information to friends and family. To be successful, this campaign will require the support of individual members of the community and organisations!


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8. Youth LEAD in Sydney, 4-6 November

Youth LEAD
Environment Inspiration Tools to Make a Difference for 15-25 year olds

Sydney North Shore 4-6 November
Naamaroo Conference Centre, Lane Cove

Youth LEAD is an award winning national youth environmental leadership and social enterprise training program for 15-25 year olds, developed and run by Oz GREEN. The program involves a three-day residential workshop, follow up youth network meetings and ongoing mentoring and support for youth projects. Outcomes will include practical positive projects that are youth driven solutions to issues of concern to young people and the development of a youth environment network on Sydney North Shore - linked to the National Youth LEAD Network.

Youth LEAD is proudly supported by the Vodafone Australia Foundation as principle sponsor. The Sydney North Shore program is proudly supported by Lane Cove, North Sydney and Willoughby Councils.

Winner of the Social Ventures Australia BIG BOOST! Youth LEAD already involves 150 participants across 5 states implementing over 70 action plans in their own communities and beyond; 95% of participants rate the program as life-changing, excellent, relevant and worthwhile.

Oz GREEN is an independent, not for profit organisation established in 1992. Oz GREEN programs equip youth, communities and business to identify and activate the special contributions they can make to building a life sustaining society.

Registration info at www.ozgreen.org.au or send an email to youthlead@ozgreen.org.au. If you would like to know more about the program please call Oz GREEN on (02) 9984 8917.

Sue Lennox
Co-Founder/CEO
Oz GREEN
PO Box 1378,
Dee Why NSW 2099
Australia

Phone +612 99848917
Fax +612 9981 4956

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