Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 26th Nov 2021
- Regional VIC > Mildura & Murray
Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council Inc. (SMECC) is a not-for-profit community-based organisation with over 40 years serving the community in assisting the settlement of new migrants and refugees into Mildura and the surrounding area. Our Vision is an empowered harmonious community and our Mission is to facilitate and enable the social and economic participation and integration of migrant and refugee communities into this region.
SMECC operates language services, a play group, driver training and cultural awareness programs. With Covid halting the movement of refugees and asylum seekers, SMECC has expanded its operations into food relief, accommodation, pastoral care and secondary immigration (re-locating culturally diverse families from the outer suburbs of our capital into our region).
The organisation is based in Mildura, Victoria, has 27 employees supported by volunteers from within the community. Services are currently being offered at Mildura and Swan Hill locations. The position is open to applicants from all backgrounds.
The successful applicant must:
Reporting to the Board, you will lead a small team to operationalise the strategic plan, identifying opportunities for growth, applying good governance and overseeing organisational performance. The position is full time, includes a six month probationary period and will be a 3 year contract. Vehicle with running costs, and phone supplied.
If developing inclusive and caring communities that value cultural diversity is a career goal, we welcome your enquiry. For a confidential discussion to express your interest, please direct enquiries to Ian Japp 0447 056 261.
A position description is attached.