• 3 Casual Positions Available
• Location: East Perth, WA

About Red Cross / About Us 

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. 

The opportunity / About the role 

The Bilingual Support Worker is responsible for the provision of information, education, and practical support services to HSP clients referred by The Department of Home Affairs through a client services environment. This role is also responsible and accountable for maintaining client data and various administrative tasks arising from the HSP operations.

What you will bring 

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in a traditional/native language is essential for this role (preferred languages at this time include Dari/ Hazaragi, Ukrainian, Swahili, Chin/ Karen)
• Understanding of the refugee and asylum seeker sector and service needs of relevant clients.
• Ability to work outside of normal work hours including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced program.
• Experience dealing with private rental sector and community housing sector is desirable.
• A Working with Children Check and Valid Driver’s License are mandatory requirements for this role.

Our Covid-19 safe practices 

It’s vital you review our Red Cross COVID-19 and pre-employment requirements here prior to applying. 

Why work with us? 

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. 

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year. 

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have. 

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. 

For additional enquiries, please contact Sian Gair on 0466454023 for a confidential discussion. 

Position description: PD - Bilingual Support Worker 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to protecting the rights of all people, particularly those who may be experiencing vulnerability. We want the people we work with to feel safe, be safe, and free from abuse of any kind. We are a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. We value, respect and listen to children and are committed to supporting child safety and wellbeing in our work.

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