This is a position funded through the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs - Settlement Engagement and Transition (SETS) Program until 30 June 2027 with probation period of 6 months. The position will be based in South Western Sydney - Fairfield/Liverpool Region.
ASSIDA is a charity established to support people from Sub-Saharan African backgrounds in Australia and overseas.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Qualifications in community development, community welfare, social work, health or the social science or significant experience in the area.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian settlement and other services relevant to refugees and humanitarian entrants.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in project management
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development, advocacy, partnership building and community liaison in a multicultural context.
- Demonstrated knowledge of settlement issues affecting individuals, families and communities from Sub-Saharan African backgrounds..
- Demonstrated experience in triage, casework, provision of information and client referrals.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in groupwork.
- Good written and oral communication skills including computer literacy, and report writing.
Desirable:
- Experience in working with Sub-Saharan African communities
- Bi-lingual in Swahili
For more information
Mr Theophile Elongo on 0470 614 536 or [email protected] using the subject line: Settlement Engagement and Transition Caseworker / Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or our office 02 8750 7040 during office hours.
A position description is attached.