• Casual position available based at our Footscray office
• Supporting newly arrived refugees
• Fluency in Burmese AND/OR Dari languages will be highly regarded
• The hourly rate is $35.15 + 12% super
• Other benefits include:
  • Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flare Employee Discounts Program

AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

*AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representative leave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in observing significant cultural practices, attending community meetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.

About the role

We are seeking applications for a Client Support Worker HSP position, being offered on a casual basis. If successful, your will complete over the phone or face to face assessments of clients, refer identified high need/complex cases through to Case Managers, undertake case noting and referrals to external and internal agencies, and undertake the duties of a Community Guide when required.

To be considered for one of these roles, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Minimum of Certificate III in Community Services or similar field; and/or a minimum of 2 years' experience in case management support of clients from CALD backgrounds
• Fluency in Burmese AND/OR Dari languages will be highly regarded
• A current valid Driver Licence is essential
• A current valid Working with Children Check (Employee) is essential
• Strong written communication, report writing and word processing skills
• Strong organisational, time management and administrative skills with the ability to work with a high level of autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Strengths Based Model in practice with clients
• Experience in maintaining and implementing administrative and database systems
• Computer literate and ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs
• Highly effective interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills and an interest in working with CALD community organizations
• Experience working autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve agreed goals
• Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES
• Diploma in Community Services or similar field is highly desirable

how to apply

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now'.

Applications for these positions will be accepted up to 6pm AEDT on the closing date*, however interviews and/or other selection processes may commence prior to the close date.

*You will be unable to apply from Friday, 6 March until Tuesday, 10 March as our system will be unavailable during this period. Please ensure you submit your application before the outage to avoid any inconvenience.

To apply for one of these positions please submit:

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

For more information about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion please click here.

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.

A position description is attached.