• Family friendly work/life balance workplace
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Achieve Job security
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hire
• Paid training & support for professional development
• We support Career Progression -Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunities
• Access our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling (personal, work, financial or legal).
• Employee wellness portal– discounted memberships (e.g. gym, spa)
• Eligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our default Superannuation provider

We are looking for a Cultural liaison Officer to co-design and deliver tailored culturally safe activities to recently evacuated migrants from Afghanistan!

The position is fixed term ending 30th June 2023, 22.8 hours per week, primarily located in the Western Metropolitan region with an expectation to travel to other sites/locations to fulfil operational requirements. $67,263 p/year Full time equivalent, + 10.5% Superannuation + Not for profit packaging.

About us...

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.

We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

About the role...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cultural Liaison Officer to join our migrant services team. This position will support delivery of activities undertaken as part of the Afghan-Australian Community Settlement Support (AACaSS) Project. The AACaSS Project supports Afghan-Australian community organisations to co-design and deliver tailored and culturally safe activities that welcome and support people recently evacuated from Afghanistan.

Key tasks:

The Cultural Liaison Officer will work closely with Afghan-Australian community groups and MiCare project coordinator to provide cultural expertise, advice and support around project development, co-design and implementation of activities. The role will also provide support around promoting activities, facilitating linkages/referrals, communicating key program information to community members, and enhancing the provision of high quality community services to people from the Afghan community

To be considered for the position you must have:

Qualifications

• A qualification relevant to the role and function of this position will be beneficial. For example, Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work, Community Development, etc.
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence and access to a private vehicle are essential

Skills/Experience

• Relevant cultural and linguistic background to a new, emerging or existing Afghan community group
• Experience working/volunteering within the community and advocating for individuals and families
• Strong community engagement and coordination skills of community development projects
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking community development projects inline with contemporary practices
• Basic computer skills that includes understanding of email, word processing and spreadsheets
• Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the challenges experienced by new and emerging communities, specifically women and families

About you...

You will be self-motivated with a positive and professional approach. Your genuine commitment to access and equity principles, multiculturalism and the values of respect, equality and integrity will be highly regarded.

A police check with no disclosable outcome is required by MiCare for this position.

In accordance with Victorian Public Health order medicare evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination, including dose 3 is a requirement of the position.

Current flu vaccination is highly encouraged but not essential in this role.

How to apply...

Complete your work history and educational information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we'll be in touch.

Please attach your completed Expression of Interest Form and current resume to your online application.

For Enquiries...

For any questions, contact: Rachel Phillips

E: [email protected] (using the subject line: Cultural Liaison Officer Afghan Community enquiry via EthicalJobs); ph: 0403 330 301

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is 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.

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No recruitment agencies please.

A position description is attached.