• CMY134
• 30.4 hours per week, Part Time
• Fixed Term until 31 Dec 2020
• Base Salary $80, 442 per annum (pro rata) plus Super

About CMY

The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria, providing specialist knowledge and support to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Our vision is that young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds are connected, empowered and influential Australians.

About the Role

CMY seeks a Project Officer - Community Support Group (CSG) who will be responsible for supporting the development of appropriate structures with the South Sudanese communities to advance outcomes for young people and their families. The Project Officer will support South Sudanese young people and their families to meaningfully engage with their community and facilitate access to youth and family support services. This position will work with South Sudanese communities, local government and services across the respective regions to respond to the issues facing South Sudanese youth and their families.

• Hours: 30.4 hours per week (0.8 FTE), Part Time
• Fixed Term: until 31 December 2020
• Base Salary (SCHADS Level 5) : $80, 442 per annum (pro rata) plus Super
• Location: Melton/Brimbank
• Interviews: to be held in the week beginning Monday 12th October 2020
• This position is specifically for someone from the South Sudanese community, under Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act

You will have

1. Demonstrated Case management experience and proven ability to manage complex young people and family issues
2. Demonstrated experience in working with young people from South Sudanese background within youth participation and community development frameworks
3. A well-developed understanding of and sensitivity to issues affecting South Sudanese young people and their families
4. Proven ability to engage with youth programs and other support services
5. Ability to manage time effectively, design, plan and implement relevant youth and family activities, including high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills

For more information

• On the role, download the Position Description attached or available here: https://www.cmy.net.au/work-with-us/
• On CMY, visit http://www.cmy.net.au/about-us
• Contact person for the role, Archangelo Nyuol Madut: Program Manager - CSG on (03) 9340 3763

How to Apply

• A cover letter
• Provide your updated resume / CV
• Provide a document addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description
• Click Apply Now and follow the instructions to submit your application.

CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.