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The Australian Law Reform Commission provides opportunities for interns to work alongside Commission members and legal staff.

The ALRC does not provide any remuneration or financial assistance to interns. Interns work on a voluntary basis, and may work with the ALRC for a day a week for one semester, or for four weeks full time during semester or over the summer break (either in November/December or in January/February).

Internships provide an opportunity for students to increase their awareness of law reform issues while also allowing the ALRC to benefit from the student’s research and writing skills. Interns’ work is credited in ALRC publications. Interns are supervised by a staff member, and undertake research work determined by the needs of the ALRC. Generally, the ALRC will be working on two to three inquiries at any particular time, ranging from technical aspects of the law to questions of broad social policy. For information on the ALRC’s current reference work, see Current inquiries. The ALRC does not provide placements to students needing accreditation as part of a professional legal practice course.

It should be noted that the ALRC is unable to provide workers’ compensation insurance for interns. Potential interns should ensure that they are covered by their institution’s insurance policy for the time that they spend at the ALRC.

The ALRC’s policies in relation to internships, student placements and professional legal practice are available at Intern Placement Policy and School Student and Legal Practice Policy.

Selection criteria for interns

The ALRC accepts students from any university, including overseas institutions. The ALRC strongly prefers students who have substantially completed their law degree—namely, those in their penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or graduate law degree.

The number of interns accepted at any one time will depend upon the current work program of the Commission.

The ALRC also will consider applications from post-graduate students in law or any discipline related to a current inquiry (eg medicine if the ALRC is undertaking an inquiry in relation to health and the law, or criminology if the ALRC is working on an inquiry relating to sentencing).

The ALRC also will consider applications from recent graduates seeking unpaid work experience.

As there is strong demand for internships, there is a formal selection process. The following criteria will be taken into consideration:

• strong research skills;
• good oral and written communication skills;
• ability to work independently with professional guidance;
• good organisational and administrative skills;
• current course of study (with reference to years of study completed, subjects completed and grades attained);
• other completed courses and academic qualifications; and
• related work experience and interests.

The ALRC may request that applicants attend an interview as part of the selection process.

Please view their website on how to apply and for more details http://www.alrc.gov.au/about/legal-internship-program

Job number: 732213

CSG: BHP Billiton

Business / Project: All – BHP Billiton

Job type: Graduate

Location: Australia – Various Locations

BHP Billiton Australian 2013 Graduate Opportunities – Expressions of Interest

Join our global team in one of the world’s most exciting industries. As the world’s leading diversified natural resources company with operations in 25 countries around the world, recruiting, developing and retaining talented graduates is key to our success and future growth.

As a BHP Billiton graduate you will participate in the BHP Billiton Foundations for Graduates Program. Our award-winning, two-year program has been developed specifically for BHP Billiton and is unmatched in the resources industry. Our program has been awarded “Best Graduate Development Program” in Australia for the last three years.

 Our graduate program is designed to move you seamlessly from study to work and provides a unique insight into our business. You will develop your decision-making and communication skills, access executive coaching, take part in intensive residential programs and gain on-the-job experience analysing and solving real business issues.  You will also work with leading experts across world class operations and access the latest technologies and equipment.  By the end of the program, you will have developed your technical and critical leadership skills and established long-lasting professional networks that will contribute to your ongoing career journey with us.

We are looking for talented graduates in a variety of degree disciplines to join us in 2013. To be eligible, you must be due to complete your undergraduate degree in 2012 or have completed your undergraduate degree in 2011. A majority of our opportunities are located in various regional locations across Australia.

 To start your journey with us, express your interest now to stay in touch with us. 

Please note, by expressing your interest this is not a formal application for the 2013 Graduate Program. We will invite you to formally apply once applications open online in January 2012.

 Closing date:

31 Jan 2012 5:00pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time

 The SMEAA has a special offering to students in high schools, undergraduate and post graduate University students to join the association as one off Foundation student member rate of $22  (until 30 June 2012).

The members will get a monthly E newsletter, amongst many other benefits,  which incorporates the My Business publication. The SMEAA has a big vision to create “ Prosperity for Australia through successful SMEs” and they do this by helping SMEs connect, grow and prosper. 

This is a great opportunity to start getting into the circles of the business world, hear about trends, case stories of successes and mistakes of real people in Australia. Even if you do not wish to start a business of your own, it will be useful for students to understand the environment and issues that businesses face when they are working in a business now or in the future, whether they are in government, Universities, schools, small, medium or large businesses.

Small and Medium enterprise make up 99.7 % of total business in Australia. SMEAA has an important role to play in helping creating a “Business-Savvy” future generation, as quoted by Dr Caroline Hong, CEO of SME Association of Australia at her  launch speech.

Please join online now on www.smeaustralia.asn.au or contact us by replying to this email and/or info@smeaustralia.asn.au if you have any questions.  Please see below  a sample newsletter  which shows  the November 2011 issue  and link to the My Business magazine, and valuable member news.

nghenvironmental is a growing environmental consultancy with offices in Bega, Sydney, Wagga Wagga, Canberra, and Dunsborough (WA). We undertake a diverse range of environmental services, including environmental impact assessment, environmental management, auditing and natural resource surveys, including flora and fauna assessments.

 A full time permanent position is currently available in our Bega office for an Ecologist (Fauna) to work as a Team Leader. We are seeking an organised, highly competent, motivated professional, able to work independently on projects as well as in teams to deliver projects to a wide range of clients including large scale renewable energy infrastructure development. You would have a large role in the management of the biodiversity work undertaken by the Bega office and the opportunity to be involved in the work of our other nghenvironmental offices.

Our Bega office location offers the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful south coast lifestyle in a small, family-friendly office. You would work on projects on the coast, coastal ranges, Snowy Mountains, Monaro, South-western Slopes and Southern Tablelands.  We offer flexible work arrangements and challenging and diverse work opportunities for someone who can meet challenges head on.

The successful applicant would have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Zoology or related field
• Demonstrated experience in biodiversity impact assessment or related field (4+ years)
• Sound knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and policy
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Drivers licence
• Desirable: 4WD training and GIS mapping skills

 To apply for this position, please obtain an information pack via email: ngh@nghenvironmental.com.au. For questions relating to the position, please contact Brooke Marshall on 02 6492 8303.

Applications close Monday 16^th January 2012. For additional information about nghenvironmental, refer to www.nghenvironmental.com.au

C&K Mungindi Community Pre-school Early Childhood Teacher/ Director required

 Mungindi Community Pre-school has a position available for a Qualified Early Childhood Teacher (4 year Qualified) commencing in 2012. Permanent Position Available

 Salary: circa $65,000 plus superannuation per annum

(commensurate with experience)

• An approved kindergarten program must be delivered by a person who meets one of the following qualification requirements:

Option 1: A four year qualified early childhood teacher who holds an early childhood qualification that meets the requirements of the Child Care Act 2002 and sections 113 (a) to (c) or 114 of the Child Care Regulation 2003.

Option 2: A teacher currently registered with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) who holds an approved two or three year early childhood qualification that meets the requirements of the Child Care Act 2002 and sections 113 (a) to (c) or 114 of the Child Care Regulation 2003.

Option 3: A primary teacher who has full registration with the QCT and who is studying towards an approved two or three year early childhood qualification that meets the requirements of the Child Care Act 2002 and sections 113 (a) to (c), 114 or 119 of the Child Care Regulation 2003.

• Familiarity with C&K Building waterfalls: A living and learning curriculum framework, the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines will be essential.
• Ability to ensure Mungindi Community Preschool meets the National Quality Standards will be crucial.
• Position for 2012 will be four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday). However this could be extended to five days per week if desired.
•  Salary for this role will be commensurate with qualifications.

 If you feel you have the passion and drive for this role and wish to see young Mungindi children grow and develop within a caring and safe environment we would like to hear from you. To receive a detailed job description, register your interest or to email your resume, please contact Merryn Barlow (Parent Executive President) on merrynwyadrigah@bigpond.com or for further information call on (02) 67 532 333.

Applications will be received in strictest confidence.