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Intake and Assessment Officers x2 - Remote / Work from Home

Refugee Council of Australia
  • 2 x Part Time positions
  • 6 Month Contract
  • Remote / Work From home

The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) on behalf of the Asia Pacific Network of Refugees (APNOR) are seeking two part time Intake and Assessment Officers to support the work of the Afghanistan Crisis Helpline. The Helpline aids individuals and families in Afghanistan and Iran affected by the current crisis in Afghanistan.

APNOR is a network of refugee-led groups established in 2018. Our objective is to build a sustainable and inclusive network for refugee-led organisations in the Asia Pacific region, to set the regional agenda for refugee policy that draws on the collective voice of lived experience to influence stakeholder and decision-making priorities, and to support the development of stronger national refugee-led structures that can influence national policy reform.

RCOA is the peak body for organisations who work with and for refugees and people seeking asylum. RCOA conducts research, raises awareness and advocates on national and international issues affecting refugees and people seeking asylum.

The candidateS we are seeking

We are seeking two part time Intake and Assessment Officers for a six month contract. The Officers will undertake phone assessments and referral to mental health support, legal assistance and emergency support items to refugees and internally displaced people affected by the current crisis in Afghanistan.

The successful candidates will have a deep understanding of the issues faced by refugees and forcibly displaced people.

To ensure cultural appropriateness, one female and one male Officer, both fluent in Dari will be recruited.

The position will work remotely, and work can be undertaken anywhere in Australia. The hourly rate is A$37.54 per hour plus relevant on costs.

For more information, please contact us on [email protected], using the subject line: Intake and Assessment Officer APNOR enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications can be made online via Ethical Jobs.

A position description is attached.

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