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Westpac Tailored Talent Program – Applications NOW OPEN

Attention Job seekers on the Autism Spectrum. Apply now for the Westpac Tailored Talent Program with Specialisterne Australia!

*Click here to Register for this opportunity with Specialisterne Australia

Specialisterne Australia offers an alternative pathway for people on the autism spectrum to connect with employers who recognise and value the contributions and talents that individuals on the spectrum can bring to their organisations.

They offer a tailored workshop and assessment program whereby candidates can demonstrate their skills and abilities in a practical, hands-on environment directly to employers.

Specialisterne is excited to be partnering with Westpac once again following their successful initial Tailored Talent program in 2017. As such, Specialisterne is seeking to attract the skills and abilities of prospective individuals on the autism spectrum who can contribute to Westpac’s workforce.

Westpac recognises that one of their greatest assets is the diversity their staff bring to the organisation and they remain focused on building a culture of inclusiveness which celebrates neurodiverse talent.

Types of roles available:

• Information Security Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Systems Administration & Infrastructure Engineer
• Software Testing & Quality Assurance Engineer
• Risk & Surveillance Analyst
• Financial Analyst.

Location of roles: The physical location of these roles are within the Sydney CBD & Kogarah NSW however as a result of COVID-19 health restrictions most of the roles will be working from home.

Applicant requirements:

• Must be aged 18 years or older
• Must have a diagnosis of autism (including Autism spectrum disorder, Asperger’s disorder, Autistic disorder, or PDD-NOS)
• Must have proof of Australian Citizenship or permanent residence visa & agree to Westpac’s background checks.
• Will have to satisfy Westpac’s pre-employment suitability checks & Security Clearances at the end of the selection process.
• Must be able to attend the entire Specialisterne Workshop & Assessment Online Program commencing Monday 26th October- 13th November (See below for further details)
• Must be able to attend one pre-selection workshop online between the hours of 9am-3pm on either Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th of October.

The following experience or ability to demonstrate these skills will be highly regarded however they are not essential:

• A strong interest or ability to learn any of the following: Data Analytics, Software Testing, Automation, Application Development, Cyber Security, IT Systems Administration, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Fraud, Criminology, Risk
• An understanding or ability to learn software, concepts and toolsets such as – SAS, Alteryx, Splunk, Tableau, advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Jira, SharePoint, VBA, SQL, Selenium, UFT, Linux, Unix and Windows Server, bash / scripting and programming languages such as Python, Perl, etc
• Motivated, focused and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Obtained a TAFE Qualification or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Business, Software Development, Cyber Security, Finance or related discipline or have real-world experience in the same or similar fields

Application process:

To commence the application process please make sure you have the required documents stated below before you begin and then click this link to encrypt & upload your documents securely: https://register.specialisterne.com.au

1. Evidence of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Evidence could be a Diagnostic Assessment or a letter from a treating medical practitioner.
2. Proof of Australian Citizenship. Accepted documents include the following:

• Australian Birth Certificate, Current Australian Passport, or Certificate of Australian Citizenship

More information:

We look forward to receiving your applications. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact: Kate Halpin: kate.halpin@specialisterne.com or Polly Harding  polly.harding@specialisterne.com

Let’s All Step Up For ‘Steptember’ 2020

Join us on Monash’s first ever STEPtember 10,000 Steps Challenge!

While we keep our distance to help stop the spread of COVID-19, staying connected and active is critical for both our physical and mental health.

That’s why we’re asking you to step up to the challenge from 1 to 28 September with your colleagues, family, and friends. And it’s not just about walking — you can swim, ride, wheel, or spin your way to your daily 10,000 steps.

And, while you’re doing it, we’ll be encouraging you to raise money to improve the lives of children and adults living with cerebral palsy.

Move Together For Cerebral Palsy

Get Your Team Together and Register Before 1^st September.

Consistent with government advice and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, remember to wear a face covering before you leave home and abide by the current restriction levels in place in your local area.

• For full details and to register, go to https://www.monash.edu/ohs/health-and-wellbeing/physical-health/10,000-steps-challenge.

We look forward to stepping up with you!

Let’s get moving!

Horizontal Health Care: Global Health Training Day

• Want to expand your skills during isolation?  
• Looking for opportunities to grow? 

Free Joint Workshops with Library and Monash Counselling

Library and Monash Counselling staff are once again running a series of joint workshops this semester.

1. Thriving in isolation: strategies for looking after yourself and performing well in your studies at home: Monday August 10, 12pm-1pm
2. Persist with purpose: managing stress and motivation in your studies: Monday 7 September, 12pm-1pm
3. Facing final assessments with confidence: strategies for wellbeing and study success in the exam period: Monday 2 November, 12pm-1pm

• Students can register for the sessions via Library Class booking system.

Join the Party!

After a show-stopping, heart-racing, colourful 2019 performance, we’re bringing back one of our biggest parties ever to Monash Sport online.

As part of the WinterFest 2020 calendar, Monash Sport is extremely proud to present Zumba After Dark Online.

Ditch the workout and join the party this August for a night bursting with colour, energy and entertainment from the comfort of your living room.

Online and Free Event via Zoom

• Thursday 20 August
• 6:15pm – Pre-event entertainment
• 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba

Participants will be immersed in all things WinterFest with Monash Sport pumping music and Zumba moves to get you dancing this Winter!

Zumba After Dark is the perfect opportunity to give Zumba a go, shake your hips and try a dance workout in the comfort of your own living room.

Our online event will be fluorescent and get you glowing with the fiesta that is Zumba. Sign up and join the party today!

This online event will be hosted on the video conferencing platform; Zoom. Simply head to our Zoom link and register for the Live Zumba After Dark event.

Don’t worry your camera won’t be open, you will be able to see the instructor, type in the chat and take selfies to share with us on our social media.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Australian Network on Disability Webinar: Sharing Disability Information in the Workplace

It can be hard to know how speak about disability information in the workplace.

Hear from the Australian Network on Disability, and alumni from the Stepping Into internship program, about ways to approach this tricky topic.

Join This One-Hour Webinar

In this one-hour webinar you will have the opportunity to hear from Australian Network on Disability (AND), as well as alumni from the Stepping Into internship program.

We discuss AND programs for students with disability, tips for sharing disability information in the workplace and recruitment process, and welcome a Stepping Into alumni to speak about their experience.

This webinar is open and recommended to all Monash students who identify as having disability, mental health or chronic health conditions.

Topics Included

• Overview of AND internship and mentoring programs for students with disability
• Discussion of sharing disability information in the workplace, and what employers want to hear
• Welcoming Stepping Into Alumni to speak about their internship experience and what they have learned about managing disability in the workplace.
• Q&A session

Date: 7 August 2020

Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm

To register for this event, please login at the Career Gateway

Join This Monash Careers Summit Event 5 August 2020!

Inclusivity and accessibility should be an important part of a workplace.

Join this presentation to learn about the GradWISE Program, designed to assist students living with a disability, and gain insight from one of Australia’s most well-known telecommunications organisations on how employer support can assist your career journey.

Event Details

• In this one-hour webinar (plus an additional 15-min live Q&A), you will learn about the successful GradWISE program, showcasing its high level recruitment expertise coupled with ongoing support. GradWISE are with you ever step of the way, unlocking and optimising your brain/body system, building resilience through-out the application process and staying with you after you gain employment to navigate your first work year.
• You will also hear from Telstra, a leading pro-disability confident employer giving a sneak peek, ‘all access pass’ into their application process. Lean about what reasonable adjustments are offered during the application process and the ongoing support upon commencing employment.
• You will also hear from a recent Monash University graduate linked to GradWISE speaking of his journey to successfully being offered TWO 2021 graduate positions.

Topics Included

• Graduate application process and available reasonable adjustments
• Application and interview tips from Telstra
• How to unlock high performance by optimising your brain and body system.
• How to ensure you are competitive for graduate and entry level opportunities.

Time: 11:00am -12:00pm

Register now: Registration Link

Calling all Walkers, Runners and Wheelchair Users!

The UniSport Australia Distance Running event closes at midnight Sunday August 2nd. 

This is your excuse to get some fresh air, get some exercise and win great prizes, all whilst getting points for Monash University!

UniSport Virtual Distance Running Championships – virtual event

UniSport Australia has teamed up with the Gold Coast Marathon to launch the UniSport Virtual Distance Running Championships as part of the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Virtual Marathon!

Monash University is getting involved and we want you to join our team!

• Find out more and how to register here: https://connectedcommunities.monash.edu/distancerunning .

Want to Make Art to Foster a Culture of Respect?

• 3 x $1000 Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards for students
• 4 x $500 Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards for students.
• 1 x huge hamper of delicious goodies for staff

Sign Up to Attend our GradWISE Masterclass Series

GradWISE will be holding an online Masterclass Series in July – see dates and times below:

• Tuesday, 7th July – 10am – 12pm
• Wednesday, 8th July – 10am – 12pm
• Thursday, 9th July – 10am – 12pm
• Friday, 10th July – 10am – 12pm

During this four day series a range of employer presenters will provide information and tips to help you put your best foot forward when looking and applying to jobs.

The presenters include:

• Victorian Government
• Melbourne Writers Festival
• Accenture
• Coles

*Please RSVP by filling in the form here.

Once you have completed the form GradWISE will send you the link information.

We look forward to seeing you all there!