ABOUT US

Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH) is a national, community-based organisation which is led by and for women from immigrant and refugee backgrounds. We are committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of immigrant and refugee women, through our research, leadership, education, and advocacy: our experiences, our stories, and our voices.

MCWH works together with immigrant and refugee women, community organisations, health practitioners, employers, communities, and governments to build and share knowledge, achieve equity, and improve health and wellbeing for immigrant and refugee women.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To work collaboratively with MCWH project and program staff, and bilingual health educators, to ensure the successful and timely completion of MCWH's Multicultural Communications Outreach (MCO) Project. The MCO is funded by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. The role will be responsible for developing and promoting community-led content that encourages COVID-Safe behaviours and participation in the COVID vaccination program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with MCWH staff to implement the project plan
• Work with migrant communities to co-design and develop translated content on COVID-19 vaccine and COVID-safe behaviour
• Develop an in-language video with migrant communities
• Develop and implement communications strategies
• Facilitate effective communication of project progress among MCWH staff and to key external stakeholders
• Develop and implement evaluation and data collection plans
• Assist in the preparation of reports for the funding body
• Promote and distribute the project deliverables

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a project implementation role
• High-level computer and digital literacy skills, including demonstrated experience using social media platforms
• Excellent project/program planning, implementation and coordination skills
• Excellent analytical and writing skills addressing a broad audience range
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience working with migrant and refugee communities in health promotion
• Commitment to, and understanding of, migrant and refugee women's issues from an intersectional feminist perspective.
• Satisfactory police check

Highly Desirable

• Fluency in a language other than English
• Current Victorian drivers licence

PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT

Fixed term part time, six months till end of April 2022.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Applications should address the key responsibilities and selection criteria and include an up-to-date CV.

A position description is attached.