About Us:

Founded in 2001, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia’s largest human rights organisation providing support to people seeking asylum. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental and social well being. We champion the rights of people seeking asylum and mobilise a community of compassion to create lasting social and policy change.

We are a values-driven organisation that strives to be part of a change movement that supports people seeking asylum by providing critical services such as assistance with accommodation, food, medical and legal services.

The ASRC movement is proudly supported by a community of committed volunteers and supporters who embrace the organisation’s vision that people seeking asylum can live safely, sustainably, independently and equally.

About the Role:

As a Community Health Nurse (Parental Leave Cover, 0.7 FTE), you will provide essential care and support to people seeking asylum, addressing their complex health and psychosocial needs. You will conduct health assessments, deliver clinical care, and coordinate services to ensure positive outcomes. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will advocate for clients and help facilitate access to health, welfare, and social services. Your role will also include health education and promoting a trauma-informed approach to care in a supportive and culturally safe environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conduct health assessments and provide clinical care for people seeking asylum, addressing complex health and psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and deliver care, including pathology, wound care, immunisations, and basic physical observations.
• Oversee daily operations of the health clinic, supporting volunteer clinicians and ensuring clinical supplies are available.
• Advocate for clients and facilitate referrals to health, welfare, legal, and social services.
• Provide health education and promote initiatives to enhance client well-being.
• Deliver trauma-informed care in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
• Train and support volunteer health practitioners to contribute effectively to client care.
• Participate in clinical case reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of health services.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies, legislative requirements, and clinical standards.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with experience in primary healthcare, community nursing, or relevant clinical areas.
• Strong clinical knowledge in managing acute and chronic health conditions.
• Experienced in providing trauma-informed, holistic care to vulnerable populations.
• Skilled in working with people seeking asylum and understanding their unique challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with diverse individuals.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work autonomously when needed.
• Passionate about advocating for clients and improving their health and well-being.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in languages commonly spoken by ASRC clients, such as Arabic, Farsi, Dari, or Tamil.
• Experience in mental healthcare, including managing mental health conditions and providing support.

Employee Benefits

We recognise and appreciate our incredible staff for their contribution, dedication and passion to support and empower people seeking asylum by providing the following conditions above the relevant modern award:

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Additional discretionary leave provisions
• Free onsite car and bicycle parking
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free)
• Entertainment Packaging (up to $2,650 per year tax free)
• Convenient access to public transport (100m from Footscray station)

Position Description

Please see the position description here. 

Application Process

Only applications that include a CV and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, will be considered. If your application does not include a cover letter it will not be considered.

Applications close at 5:00pm on the closing date.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.