About CMY

The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria, providing specialist knowledge and support to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Our vision is that young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds are connected, empowered and influential Australians.

About the Role

The Programs and Services area develops and delivers a range of programs and services that focus on building resilience and developing capability and capacity of multicultural youth within a strengths based, family and community focused approach. Programs and services are integrated and operate in a coordinated manner with a regional and state-wide focus

The Team Leader will be based in Traralgon and is responsible for implementing strategic coordination in the LaTrobe Valley and surrounding areas to promote migrant and refugee young people’s participation. The Team Leader will provide strategic leadership and support for regional networks and projects. The position will resource other services, providing advice and training where required.

The Team Leader offers key support and supervision for other CMY Gippsland based staff, assisting them to prioritise and undertake their work with young people, families and community.

• Hours: Part –time 0.8 FTE
• Fixed Term : until June 2025
• Base Salary (SCHADS Level 6 ): $102,554.40 (pro rata) per annum plus Super and access to Salary Packaging(Salary Packaging is a great way to increase the value of your salary by allowing you to receive a portion of your income in the form of tax free or tax-deductible benefits.)

• Location: Traralgon
• Interviews: to be held in the week beginning of 8th July 2024

Key Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in assessing needs within migrant and refugee communities and a sound understanding of community development and youth participation/ethical youth work practices.
2. Strong commitment to working across the Gippsland region to support migrant and refugee young people feel connected to the community
3. Demonstrated success in managing stakeholders with an ability to motivate, influence and collaborate as a partner.
4. Experience in the supervision of staff and team management and development, including of both highly experienced and entry-level staff;
5. Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated experience in project management.

For more information

• On the role, please see the position description
• On CMY, visit cmy.net.au/about-us
• Contact person for the role: Peta Fualau, Senior Manager Programs and Services 9340 3700

How to Apply

• Click ‘Apply Now’ which will take you to our application form
• Follow the instructions to upload your resume and a document outlining examples/a response addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. This can be included in your cover letter or a separate document.
• Documents must be in MS Word or PDF format
• For guidelines on how to apply for a job at CMY please read here
• For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here: Careers Vic Gov - Guide.

CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

To apply online, please click on the Apply Now link below.