• Classification – Health Professionals Grade 1
• 12-months fixed term (as this position is subject to government funding, renewal of funding at the end of the fixed term is not certain)
• Part-time
• 15.2 hours per fortnight (0.2 EFT)

ABOUT US

The Centre Against Sexual Assault Central Victoria (CASACV) is a community organisation based in Bendigo that provides counselling, advocacy and support to all children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual violence.

ABOUT THE WORK

A bicultural worker uses their cultural knowledge, language skills, lived experience and community connections to support people from their community and to work with other organisations.  They help make sure community voices are heard, advocate for their needs, help design and run programs, share information, and create a safe and respectful environment.

We are looking for a bicultural worker to play a key role in the Talking Consent with Young People in the Karen Community Project.  This project is about creating a culturally safe and respectful program that supports young Karen people (aged 16–24) to learn about affirmative consent and respectful relationships.

As the Bicultural Worker, you will help to ensure the project reflects the Karen community’s culture, values, and needs. You will work closely with the CASACV Project Officer, Karen community members, young people, community leaders, and partner organisations to make the program successful and culturally safe.

Community Connection:

Build strong relationships with young Karen people, families, and community leaders to promote the project and encourage participation

Cultural Expertise:

Provide advice on Karen culture, values, and perspectives to ensure the program is respectful and relevant to the community

Co-Facilitation:

Work with the Project Officer to co-facilitate workshops, activities, and discussions with Karen young people and community members

Stakeholder Engagement:

Support partnerships with community organisations, sporting clubs, schools and leaders to strengthen the project’s impact

Resource Development:

Assist in creating culturally appropriate resources and materials for the program

Feedback and Evaluation:

Gather feedback from the community to help improve the project and ensure it meets its goals

ABOUT YOU

This is a unique opportunity to help create a program that empowers young Karen people to learn about consent and respectful relationships in a way that respects and celebrates the Karen culture.  Your voice and insights will be vital in shaping this project and making a meaningful impact on the community.

You will have:

• A strong connection to and understanding of the Karen community in the Bendigo area
• Lived experience in the Karen community
• Language skills in Karen and English (spoken and written)
• A passion for creating a safe, respectful community that helps young people in the Karen community to learn about consent and respectful relationships in a way that values and celebrates their culture
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on a community
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information on this position please contact:

Mette Hotker

Research, Education and Projects Manager

Tel: 03 5441 0430

WHY WORK FOR CASACV?

Work with Us - Centre Against Sexual Assault — Central Victoria (casacv.org.au)

CASACV prides itself on being a values-based organisation and employer of choice, committed to the health and wellbeing of its staff. CASACV:

• Is committed to providing a positive, supportive and family friendly workplace
• Pays generous above-award entitlements
• Provides up to $2,500 in relocation and accommodation support
• Provides 5-week’s annual leave per year
• Encourages and supports quality training and education opportunities through continuous learning and professional development
• Offers generous salary packaging arrangements
• Provides health and wellbeing initiatives
• Provides free annual flu vaccinations
• Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential counselling and support
• Provides clinical supervision with experienced professionals who are passionate about supporting others to improve what they do through structured discussions and learner-led reflection
• Values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

A position description is attached.