• Work with an organisation that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
• Supportive team culture with, career progression opportunities available
• Attractive benefits, including salary packaging and annual leave loading

At Spectrum, we aspire to a profoundly inclusive Australia, a place where the extraordinary diversity of people enhances the lives of all. We reach out to people of all refugee and migrant backgrounds; we provide access to a support network; we enable successful participation and inclusion for an enriched and diverse Australia.

About the position

This unique role comprises elements of youth casework and group work in the Settlement and Family Services Department. The role will provide one-on-one low and medium intensity casework to eligible young people aged 12-25 years, providing case management intervention and general information, advocacy support and referrals on a need’s basis. The group facilitation component will work with other stakeholders to ensure youth engagement and will jointly develop initiatives as settlement needs of individuals and groups are identified.

The position delivers services aimed at empowering clients and communities to achieve social cohesion outcomes, economic and social inclusion, and to improve their wellbeing, independence, and connectedness.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have experience in:

• Demonstrated generalist experience in the area of migrant settlement or a related human services sector;
• Experience in client/person-focused, strengths based and asset-based community approaches;
• Ability to communicate in a relevant community language would be well regarded.

Spectrum is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, 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.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Why Spectrum?

At Spectrum, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Encouraged work-life balance and a broad range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, purchased leave, paid parental leave and cultural leave.
• Receive a 17.5% leave loading every time you take a holiday
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to a confidential counselling service, through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging available to reduce your tax

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for you, please click on the apply button and provide a cover letter and your CV.

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

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

A position description is attached.