Up to $65K p.a. package (depending on experience and skills)
The Ethnic Communities Council of NSW (ECC) is a non-government peak body representing thousands of people from ethnic communities throughout the State. The Council is looking to employ a full time Executive Officer at its Waterloo office to manage a small team of office and project staff and to oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation.
The ECC is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the ECC Chair and working under the broad direction of the Management Committee, the role is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the organisation and the co-ordination and promotion of ECC projects and work programs.
The position is required to exercise a significant degree of initiative, autonomy and judgement in undertaking the day-to-day management of ECC operations and staff.
Other key responsibilities include representation of the ECC and the migrant community in relevant forums, the development of policy and submissions in relation to CALD communities and liaison with media outlets, government departments, community organisations and members of the public.
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience and demonstrated commitment to working with CALD communities
2. Experience with writing policies and funding submissions
3. Effective interpersonal and communications skills to coordinate the work team, liaise with the Management Committee and coordinate media requests.
The position is subject to the availability of ongoing funding.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send an expression of interest addressing the criteria to : eo@eccnsw.org.au Enquiries: Helen Scott on 93190288
Applications close Thursday 17 April 2008.
30 March 2008
Mental Health Festival at Manly
ECC gave support to the Mental Health Festival held at Manly 30 March 2008.
Pictured are Ted Quan with festival organiser Joan Hunt, and Australian Idol Casey Donovan who performed all day to help raise awareness for suicideprevention in the community.
Speakers included former MP John Brogden who has worked tirelessly making use of his own experiences in providing education to the public, and dispelling the stigma of depression and mental illness.
25 March 2008
Inspirational works by Australian school children at Harmony Day Poster Awards at Parliament House
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From ECC Chair Mr Ted QuanI was privileged today to be invited to Parliament House to join theMinister for Education in presenting the Award to students for the annualHarmony Day Poster competition.
There were 3,600 entries.In the attached photo, I am with the overall winner Ashneet Kaur Sethi fromSt Ives High School next to her winning entry.The theme of living and growing in harmony is such a valued notion in ourAustralian community right now.
The Minister, John Della Bosca, spoke of howpeople need to be taught to hate and to be prejudiced. Reflecting on the song "You've gotta be carefully taught" from Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical"South Pacific".
The organiser of this competition Ernie Friedlander had told of how hestarted the event to honour the German soldier who had the compassion tosave his life and his mother's life during WWII.
The risk taken by this German soldier and his kindness was not forgotten by the then 8 year old Ernie. I just wanted to share with all of you how inspired I was to see so many school children being encouraged to promote harmony... Not prejudice!
HREOC media release: Racial Discrimination Act should reflect contemporary Australia
The Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma, said today that a fresh consideration of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) is warranted to ensure it remains relevant to contemporary Australian society.
Commissioner Calma made this comment as he released the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) Background Paper No 1, An International Comparison of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
“As the first anti-discrimination law in Australia, the RDA declared unambiguously to the Australian people that racism and discrimination were no longer acceptable in our society,’ the Commissioner said.
“After 33 years it is important that the RDA continues to be reviewed against the goals it seeks to achieve, which are equality and non-discrimination,” said Mr Calma. “Yet it is also important that the legislation evolves in response to the changing makeup and reality of Australian society, which is very different today to what it was in 1975.”
Commissioner Calma pointed out that, since 1975, thousands of individuals and organisations have used the RDA to address racism, either by making complaints of discrimination, or by negotiating policy changes based on the broader principles of racial equality.
The legislation has also made possible important developments in the area of Indigenous rights, culminating in the recognition of native title in 1993.’
“The Background Paper analyses the continuing usefulness and effectiveness of the RDA by placing it in context with contemporary race discrimination legislation in other parts of the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union,” Mr Calma said.
The Paper will now be distributed to interested parties is downloadable from the HREOC website at www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/papers/
Commissioner Calma made this comment as he released the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) Background Paper No 1, An International Comparison of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
“As the first anti-discrimination law in Australia, the RDA declared unambiguously to the Australian people that racism and discrimination were no longer acceptable in our society,’ the Commissioner said.
“After 33 years it is important that the RDA continues to be reviewed against the goals it seeks to achieve, which are equality and non-discrimination,” said Mr Calma. “Yet it is also important that the legislation evolves in response to the changing makeup and reality of Australian society, which is very different today to what it was in 1975.”
Commissioner Calma pointed out that, since 1975, thousands of individuals and organisations have used the RDA to address racism, either by making complaints of discrimination, or by negotiating policy changes based on the broader principles of racial equality.
The legislation has also made possible important developments in the area of Indigenous rights, culminating in the recognition of native title in 1993.’
“The Background Paper analyses the continuing usefulness and effectiveness of the RDA by placing it in context with contemporary race discrimination legislation in other parts of the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union,” Mr Calma said.
The Paper will now be distributed to interested parties is downloadable from the HREOC website at www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/papers/
24 March 2008
IMPORTANT new laws for incorporated associations
Proposed changes to the laws regulating incorporated associations will make them easier to run and provide increased protection for their members. The reforms will simplify many of the rules for small associations as well as ensuring greater financial transparency for associations whose annual turnover exceeds $200,000.
There are over 35,000 incorporated associations in NSW, with interests ranging from small hobby groups to large sporting clubs and community service organisations. Overall, the proposed changes will modernise the processes involved in running an association and improve the flexibility for meetings and office holders.
The NSW Office of Fair Trading is seeking public comment on the proposed reforms which can be found on the Fair Trading website at http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ or by calling 13 32 20. Submissions close Friday 11 April.
There are over 35,000 incorporated associations in NSW, with interests ranging from small hobby groups to large sporting clubs and community service organisations. Overall, the proposed changes will modernise the processes involved in running an association and improve the flexibility for meetings and office holders.
The NSW Office of Fair Trading is seeking public comment on the proposed reforms which can be found on the Fair Trading website at http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ or by calling 13 32 20. Submissions close Friday 11 April.
POSITION VACANT- Ethnic Communities Council of NSW Administration Officer / Office Coordinator
Administration Officer / Office Coordinator for a State-wide Community Organisation based Sydney Office in Waterloo
Email application outlining your experience in the above areas to: admin@eccnsw.org.au
- 35 hours per week, or part time, commencing as soon as possible
- Commitment to cultural diversity and working with CALD communities
- Provide receptionist duties, and administrative support to Chair, Executive Officer and other staff
- Assist in various community projects
- Maintenance of office supplies, resources, filing systems and information on website
- Effective communication skills required, and competence in coordinating correspondence and appointments
Email application outlining your experience in the above areas to: admin@eccnsw.org.au
Chinese Cultural Day 2008
Chinese Cultural Day 2008 will take place on Tuesday, April 15 in the Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour. “Culture & Harmony IN Australia” is the theme of this year’s free event. Activities, performances and talks to suit all ages will be presented from 10:00am to 4:30pm.
The program includes a lion dance, kung fu workshops, opera singing, costume display, Chinese musical instrument performances, folk dances and magic shows. Other program highlights are Late Spring in Southeast China, Chinese calligraphy and painting demonstrations, Chinese paper cutting and folding, Kids Talent Time and a children’s art workshop.
Talks will be given by Dr Yow Yit Seng on “Understanding Chinese Names” and “Interpreting Chinese Zodiac Signs,” while City historian Dr Shirley Fitzgerald’s talk “From Market Garden to Fragrance Garden” presents a brief overview of the Chinese in Sydney. There will also be a “Living Library” with live books where borrowers are able to talk to and ask questions of these books.
As one of the celebration events of the City of Sydney’s Living in Harmony Program, the overall aim is to foster harmony in a multicultural society. The program and Chinese Garden setting promotes cultural understanding and awareness, by providing an opportunity for the wider community to have a deeper understanding of Chinese Australians.
Chinese Cultural Day is coordinated by the City of Sydney in association with the Chinese Garden of Friendship, Chinese Australian Services Society Co-operative Ltd, Chinese Senior Group Ultimo Community Centre, Chinese Cultural Friendship of Australia, Jing Lao Tang, Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW Inc, Chinese Heritage Association of Australia Inc, University of NSW Community Development Program and Super ‘V’ Multicultural Volunteer Program.
Bookings: Tickets from City of Sydney Multicultural Development Officer Phone (02) 9246 7874 or email sng@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Media Contact: Daphne Lowe Kelley 9719 3080 lowekelley@bigpond.com
Chinese Heritage Association of Australia Inc.
The program includes a lion dance, kung fu workshops, opera singing, costume display, Chinese musical instrument performances, folk dances and magic shows. Other program highlights are Late Spring in Southeast China, Chinese calligraphy and painting demonstrations, Chinese paper cutting and folding, Kids Talent Time and a children’s art workshop.
Talks will be given by Dr Yow Yit Seng on “Understanding Chinese Names” and “Interpreting Chinese Zodiac Signs,” while City historian Dr Shirley Fitzgerald’s talk “From Market Garden to Fragrance Garden” presents a brief overview of the Chinese in Sydney. There will also be a “Living Library” with live books where borrowers are able to talk to and ask questions of these books.
As one of the celebration events of the City of Sydney’s Living in Harmony Program, the overall aim is to foster harmony in a multicultural society. The program and Chinese Garden setting promotes cultural understanding and awareness, by providing an opportunity for the wider community to have a deeper understanding of Chinese Australians.
Chinese Cultural Day is coordinated by the City of Sydney in association with the Chinese Garden of Friendship, Chinese Australian Services Society Co-operative Ltd, Chinese Senior Group Ultimo Community Centre, Chinese Cultural Friendship of Australia, Jing Lao Tang, Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW Inc, Chinese Heritage Association of Australia Inc, University of NSW Community Development Program and Super ‘V’ Multicultural Volunteer Program.
Bookings: Tickets from City of Sydney Multicultural Development Officer Phone (02) 9246 7874 or email sng@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Media Contact: Daphne Lowe Kelley 9719 3080 lowekelley@bigpond.com
Chinese Heritage Association of Australia Inc.
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