ABOUT MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE TASMANIA (MRC TAS)

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and North West of the State.

The Settlement and Youth Services team provides services to support members of culturally and linguistically divers (CALD) communities, including information and referral, employment and industry projects including support for skilled migrants, settlement case support, driving support, and community development activities. The Multicultural Youth Tasmania (MYT) program provides targeted services and projects to support young people aged up to 25 years from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to reach their full potential and thrive as active citizens of the Tasmanian community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Program Officer – Settlement and Youth Services is responsible for the delivery of activities within the Settlement and Youth Services area to people from a CALD background, through information, advocacy, casework referral, direct service delivery support and/or community awareness and education.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Demonstrated experience or qualification (such as Diploma or Degree in Community Services, or Project Management) or other relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and deliver programs and group activities (including the coordination of volunteers) to young people that build the skills and capacity of clients to live successfully in Tasmania.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing people from a CALD background, or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective networks with other service providers and stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills; including demonstrated ability to keep thorough records and report as appropriate.

WE OFFER:

• SCHADS Level 4 salary with salary packaging
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Paid leave days including 3 days over the Christmas / New Year break and 2 mental health and wellbeing days per year

HOW TO APPLY?

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Please review the Position Description and Selection Criteria prior to submitting your application. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview before the close date.

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.