The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria Inc. (ECCV) represents the voices of multicultural Victoria. We are a community based, member driven peak body for ethnic and multicultural organisations committed to strengthening and building our community through advocacy and leadership, empowering people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our purpose is to influence and collaborate with government, business, community and all individuals to support our vision of a culturally diverse and harmonious society that is just, fair and inclusive for all Victorians.

An opportunity exists for an experienced Ageing Well Coordinator to coordinate elder abuse awareness raising in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities across Victoria, while providing support and advice to seniors’ clubs and associations within CALD communities on service access and participation.

The position focuses on early intervention, capacity building and ageing well initiatives through the delivery of community education, capacity building workshops and the training of bilingual/bicultural facilitators. The position requires skills in project coordination, training and community development.

The position is 0.8FTE and remunerated at Level 5 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.

Further information can be requested by phoning 0411 735 558.

Suitably qualified candidates from a culturally and linguistically diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply. ECCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A position description is attached.