• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Part Time, Maximum Term (until August 2022)
• Brunswick location
• Work with a multidisciplinary team

About the opportunity

Working within a small team of staff and volunteers, the Community Development Worker plays a vital role in providing support and assistance to people seeking asylum attending the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre. As part of the team, the role focuses on helping communities empower themselves, working alongside service users, inspiring them, supporting them and offering them guidance and opportunities for initiating social change.

The position is also responsible for the coordinated management of the Welcome Centre by providing information on issues relating to asylum seekers, including community referrals, educational opportunities and links to the community. In addition, the position has a key role in actively developing and planning community development initiatives working closely with Centre staff and volunteers

About you

We are seeking an energetic and experienced community development professional with a proven ability to work with people seeking asylum in Australia in a drop-in centre context. You will have experience in a similar role, knowledge of current trends, resources and information related to people seeking asylum to reduce social isolation. Proven experience in the provision of community based programs and proven ability to provide support and advice to people from multicultural backgrounds will be critical in this role.

Additionally, the ability to meet deadlines and schedules in order to achieve goals and objectives matched with your strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Strong engagement and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships is vital in this role.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

For more information about the role, please contact Aimee Dare, Team Leader – Asylum Seeker Program on 03 9326 8343

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. 

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.