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LIV:Your Career: Pathways, Options and Opportunities

Published 15 Feb 2019, 2:13 pm, by MLS Career Services

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University of Melbourne Learning Club: Volunteer tutoring role with The Smith Family

Published 14 Feb 2019, 9:35 am, by MLS Career Services

University of Melbourne Learning Club: Volunteer tutoring role with The Smith Family

The University of Melbourne (UoM) Learning Club is a partnership between the University of Melbourne, The Smith Family and Hume Central Secondary College. It aims to support students in Years 7 to 9 to improve their learning skills, build confidence and expand their aspirations through one-on-one tutoring. The Smith Family is a children's charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education.

This voluntary role offers the opportunity for you to use and enhance your tutoring, mentoring and relationship skills, alongside other passionate UoM students, while also helping you develop great skills for your future employability.

As a participant in this program, you will receive:

Special training from The Smith Family to prepare you to be a volunteer tutor, and

A University of Melbourne workshop following the program - to help you explore how the skills you develop contribute to building your resume.

Participation in the Learning Club can contribute towards the Leaders in Community Award (LICA), enabling recognition of your volunteering efforts on your academic transcript.

Application Process:

Part 1:

1) Read the Position Description and ensure you can commit to the program dates.

2) Complete the application via the link - Applications close 11:55pm Monday 4 March 2019.

Part 2:

1) Applicants who have been selected for an interview will be notified by Friday 8 March.

2) Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a 30 minute interview on either Wednesday 13 March, Thursday 14 March or Friday 15 March.

3) Following the interview, successful applicants will be notified by Thursday 21 March.

Part 3:

1) The University of Melbourne will provide successful applicants with documents to complete a National Police Check (NPC) and Volunteer Working with Children Check (WWCC). All paperwork is to be completed and submitted to The Smith Family by Friday 29 March 2019.

2) Successful applicants must attend compulsory training with The Smith Family at Hume Central Secondary College on Thursday 4 April, 2:45pm-4:45pm.

For further information

Please contact Tania Groba Student Engagement UoM tania.groba@unimelb.edu.au

 

Assistant Editor – ILA Reporter

Published 8 Feb 2019, 3:40 pm, by MLS Careers

Position Description

What is the ILA Reporter? The ILA Reporter (ilareporter.org.au) is the official blog of the Australian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA). The ILA was founded in Brussels in 1873. It has consultative status, as an international non-governmental organisation, with a number of the United Nations specialised agencies.

The ILA Reporter provides analysis, commentary and discussion on issues in public and private international law which have bearing on Australia and the wider region.

What is the role? The role of Assistant Editor is to support the Editors by commissioning, editing and publishing articles for the Blog. Assistant Editors will be engaged on a voluntary basis and will be required either source and edit at least one article per month, or write one article themselves.

The role is a great opportunity for those looking to gain experience in the field of international law with a well-respected non-government organisation.

Are you a suitable candidate? Candidates will be in their penultimate or final year of a law degree or law masters degree. They must have taken an international law course during their degree. Strong written communication and legal research skills are essential.
How do you apply? Please send a copy of your CV, academic transcript and an example of a written work to the Editors at editor@ilareporter.org.au by 17 February 2019. Please feel free to send any questions to the above address.

Welcome to our new JD students!

Published 7 Feb 2019, 10:15 am, by MLS Careers

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A.T. Kearney: on campus presentation and grad opportunities

Published 4 Feb 2019, 2:54 pm, by MLS Careers

A.T. Kearney will be on campus on Monday 4 March, 12-1pm. Click here to register

About A.T. Kearney

A.T. Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with offices in more than 40 countries. Since 1926, we have been trusted advisors to the world's foremost organisations. A.T. Kearney is a partner-owned firm, committed to helping clients achieve success.

Qualifications

What We Seek

There is no standard model for A.T. Kearney Business Analysts. We are looking for talented problem-solvers who are ready to integrate as a full member of the client team. Business Analysts are expected to contribute ideas, opinions, and new information. For this role, the following qualifications are preferred, but not obligatory.

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or non-MBA advanced degree within the fields of business, engineering, or liberal arts;
  • Proven success in a rigorous environment such as consulting, Global 500, or Fortune 500 companies;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities;
  • Forward-thinking and collaborative approach to problem-solving; and
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Those looking to join can apply for a generalist Management Consultant role or a Specialist role within our Solutions practice:

  • As a Business Analyst, you are a generalist consultant who will work across all industries and functions. This is the typical path for those looking to begin their careers as a Consultant
  • As a Solutions Analyst, you are typically a specialist consultant focused on supply management services and/or the application of mathematics to solve complex problems.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, CV and transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) via our website. For cover letters, please address to the “A.T. Kearney Recruitment Team ANZ”.

Please specify in your application which role (generalist or specialist) and office (Sydney or Melbourne) you wish to apply for.

Applications will close on Thursday, 7 March 2019 at 11:59am (noon) AEDT. No late applications will be accepted. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Recruitment Process

First round interviews will be held on Wednesday, 13 March 2019 and Thursday, 14 March 2019 in either our Sydney or Melbourne office.

Final rounds will be held on Monday, 18 March 2019 in either our Sydney or Melbourne office. Successful candidates will be invited to a conversion event on Thursday, 21 March 2019.

Come meet AT Kearney representatives on-campus Mon 4 Mar.