• Make a real difference to people’s lives 
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working arrangements
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging

We are seeking a Settlement Youth Worker to provide youth case management, group facilitation and advocacy services to eligible young people (12-25 yrs old) who are from refugee and migrant backgrounds and recently arrived in Australia. The Settlement Youth Worker will support these young people to meet their settlement needs with a strong emphasis on breaking down barriers to employment. 

This is a Level 4 position under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award. It is a part time (3 days a week), 12 month fixed term role.

About you

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with Young People
• A passion for helping new arrivals in Australia succeed
• Confidence or experience in facilitating group programs
• A commitment to deliver high quality outcomes for clients

Spectrum is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Ltd (Spectrum) is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering culturally appropriate and responsive services to people with migrant and refugee backgrounds predominantly living in the Northwest Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Our service areas include migration and settlement, family relationship and parenting, social and economic inclusion, aged care, disability, and family carers.

Working at Spectrum

At Spectrum, each member of our team is valued and supported. We offer generous conditions and flexible hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Spectrum is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Everyone is welcome at Spectrum, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability. 

Find out more about us on our website spectrumvic.org.au.

How to Apply

If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission and believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity and inclusion.  We welcome all applicants, including people with refugee or migrant lived experience, people who identify as LGBTQIA and/or have a disability.  Please reach out if you require any support in this process.

For further information or for a confidential discussion about this position please email Grace Norris at [email protected], using the subject line: Settlement Youth Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs)

We are keen to fill this position so don't delay in applying - applications will be progressed as we receive them.

Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Spectrum has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.