Project Lead - Sector Support & Development

About Us

The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria Inc (ECCV) represents the voice of multicultural Victoria. We are a community-based, member-driven peak body for ethnic and multicultural organisations committed to empowering people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Our vision is to help build a culturally diverse and harmonious society that is just, fair, and inclusive for all Victorians.

About the role

Do you want to contribute to aged care reform policy and improve the lives of older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds?

The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) is an NFP peak body seeking an experienced Project Lead to join our team and run our Aged Care Sector Support and Development Project.

This project provides a platform for bringing together aged care providers in the multicultural sector to share information and resources about aged care reforms, promoting good practice in meeting the needs of older migrants and refugees, and raising and addressing issues of concern to the sector.

In this role, you will coordinate network meetings, engage with government and other stakeholders, and contribute to ECCV’s policy development and advocacy in the areas of ageing, carers and disability. The position requires an understanding of the needs of older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, and strong working knowledge of the aged care sector.

The position is 0.6 Full-Time Equivalent (3 days per week) and remunerated at Level 5 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A friendly and supportive professional environment.
• Great work-life balance (Hybrid options to work from home and in the office).

Applications close by the advertised date, with a start date as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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

A position description is attached.