Indigenous Winter School 2013

Indigenous Winter School 2013

 

Applications close Friday 12 April 20123

 

INFORMATION ABOUT WINTER SCHOOL

The UNSW Winter School is a fully supervised, week‐long residential program designed to provide Indigenous students in years 10, 11 and 12 with an opportunity to experience university life. The program is coordinated by Nura Gili and is sponsored by UBS who generously cover the costs for all participants.  
During Winter School, 150 students are introduced to tertiary studies in an area of their choice whilst also participating in university life with fellow Indigenous students from around the country. The Winter School aims to assist students in identifying their paths of interest, in turn clarifying the subject areas required for further study in that field. The one‐week program will combine expertise from the faculty, university and industry for an all-round comprehensive and unique experience. The program also aims to nurture the leadership, growth and development of all participants with a comprehensive, fun and engaging program of activities.
 
Subject areas offered for the 2013 camp are: Built Environment (including Architecture, Construction), Business, Education, Engineering, Indigenous Studies, Law, Medicine, Performing Arts, Science, Social Work and Visual Arts.
Who can apply?
Any Australian Indigenous student who is in year 10, 11 or 12 and who is aspiring to attend University is eligible to apply for Winter School.
Cost
The program runs at no cost to the student. Nura Gili arranges all travel for students outside the
Greater Sydney area and accommodation is in colleges on campus for the duration of the program. Dates and locationThe 2013 Winter School will be held from
Sunday 7th July to Saturday 13th July 2013 inclusive. The program is held on the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Kensington Campus in Sydney and is coordinated by Nura Gili, the University’s Indigenous Programs Centre.

What’s involved?The program runs for seven days and six nights and involves an extensive timetable which includes three full faculty days in the specific subject area, as well as academic sessions, cultural activities, excursions and night activities. All students who attend Winter School are expected to fully participate in all activities set down in the program. This will involve group presentations, team activities and possibly public speaking.  The days are completely full and as such, students are expected to be up at 6.30am and back in their rooms with lights out, at 10pm each day. Students over the age of 18 must comply with the rules set down for all other students who are not yet 18. Whilst Nura Gili acknowledges the legal age of such students, for the purpose of the program, there can only be one set of rules for everyone, as Nura Gili staff must maintain a consistent duty of care to each individual attending.

Who else is involved in the application?
Apart from the student section and the parent/guardian consent, the section on page 9 of the application must be completed by your School Principal. This is to ensure that your principal is not only aware of your application, but also that he or she is fully supportive of it.

How to apply
1. Discuss your application with school and parents first.

2. Print and complete the application form included in this document and sign the declaration on page 7.

3. Ensure your parent or guardian signs the declaration on page 8.

4. Return the document to your School Principal and ask him/her to complete page 9.

5. Have the person who helped with your application complete the school section on page 8.

6. Include a copy of your latest school report.

7. Ask your School to return the completed application, preferably by email, to Nura Gili. (Contact details are on the last page of this document.)


When to apply
For Winter School 2013, applications open in February and close on Friday the 12th of April.

NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Application progress All students will be notified of the result of their application by Friday 31st May.
 Questions or enquiries? Please contact Nura Gili on (02) 9385 1559 or email winterschool@unsw.edu.au

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Indigenous Sports Cadetship

Indigenous Sports Cadetship

 

Specified Period: 12 month contract (shift work, including evenings and weekends)
Salary: $47,134 p.a.
Reports to: Executive Producer, Sports
Background Broadcast Network initiative: FOXSPORTS, Nine Network, SBS Sports
SBS Sports, FOX SPORTS and Nine Network have come together to offer an Indigenous Sports Cadetship as a 12 month program commencing 2013. The Sports Cadet Program is offered as a part of SBS’s, FOX SPORTS and Nine’s participation in Media RING, the industry body working with the Australian Government to create jobs for Indigenous Australians in media organisations.

The program is designed to enable the Cadet to develop skills, experience and abilities in digital and broadcast journalism and production, with a focus on sports and will also include specific mentoring.

Each of the hosting organisations will contract the services of the Cadet for a period of four months; SBS Sports from January to April 2013, FOX SPORTS from May to August 2013 and the Nine Network from September to December 2013. Each organisation will have its own Duty Statement/Position Description and will prepare an employment contract outlining; specific duties, working conditions and practices; and each will be responsible for the payment of the Cadet’s salary.

As part of the program, the Indigenous Sports Cadet will be rostered for monthly meetings with the Indigenous mentor, based at SBS/NITV. The Indigenous mentor will also coach management across the three networks to ensure a supportive work environment. The Cadet will also participate in each organisation’s performance management system and will be evaluated at the end of each four month contract.
Duty Statement
 
For the four months spent at SBS Sport in Sydney, the Cadet will work as a part of a team and be responsible for reporting, producing and/or researching sports content to the required SBS standards. The main tasks/responsibilities with SBS Sports will include:

1. Undertake and complete training courses as directed, including Broadcast Law.
2. Under the direction of the Executive Producer or other Journalists and/or Producers as required, perform and/or assist with reporting, producing, researching and other tasks for SBS sports programs, including television, online, web content, blogs and social media.
   
3. Develop an understanding of editorial practices and publishing cycles. 
4. Update social media and moderate user-generated forums.
5. Work as a part of the team attending film shoots and other on-location tasks.
6. Ensure that content produced complies with SBS’s Charter obligations, Codes of Practice, Editorial Guidelines and other relevant standards and formats (in collaboration with and/or under the direction of the Executive Producer and/or other Journalist(s) or Producer(s) as assigned).
7. Engage in clear and open communication with team members and uphold SBS values.
8. Other duties as directed.
9. Occupational Health & Safety: Comply with your OH&S responsibilities as outlined in SBS’s Health and Safety Management Arrangements (HSMA) (refer "Employees" in Attachment B of the HSMA).

Selection Criteria
Criterion 1 – SBS

• As an SBS Team Member demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic understanding of SBS’s Purpose and Values and a commitment to a safe, secure and diverse workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding and alignment with SBS’s values and including an ability to contribute to a positive culture through:
• Being a positive representative or advocate for SBS;
• Constructive and appropriate interaction with others;
• Adopting a can do/will do approach; and
• Displaying a commitment to the team including OH & S, diversity and team work goals.

Criterion 2 – Journalism 

• To have completed, or substantially completed tertiary, trade or similar training.
• To have had material broadcast on television and/or radio and/or in print journalism and/or online or be able to demonstrate substantial efforts in this direction.
• To be able to demonstrate familiarity with sports programming, have good general knowledge skills, excellent sports knowledge, and display good news sense.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, and email. Familiarity with use of social media and online platforms.
• Ability to work in accordance with a roster, undertake shift work, and be available to travel, if required.

Criterion 3 – Communication and Cultural Awareness  

• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and display determination, initiative and curiosity.
• Applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander descent (the filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975).
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, issues and affairs.