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.