• Part Time (36 hours per fortnight), ongoing role
• Hobart location
• Newly created role to support newly arrived + multicultural communities

About the opportunity

The Case Manager, Settlement Engagement & Transition Support (SETS) requires an approach, which draws on culturally sensitive community work, an understanding and empathy with young people and their communities, to ensure that the services are provided and managed efficiently, effectively and equitably.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Provision of multicultural services to the newly arrived and multicultural communities of Tasmania.
• Reporting on work undertaken and statistical position of the multicultural programs they are involved with.
• Assist with service and program delivery planning, program development, program review and evaluation.
• Liaison with government and non-government agencies, the community and the business sector.

View the position description here

What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $49.28 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• 10 weeks paid parental leave

About you

You will have a Certificate IV qualification and/or relevant experience preferably in the community, Human Services, or local government sector. You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the issues facing migrants and their families and communities.
• Understanding and commitment to community development, community capacity building and community relationships involving partnerships
• Demonstrated capacity to create purposeful interactions and partnerships with members of the community, Government agencies, philanthropic organisations and businesses.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to write concise plans, procedures and reports for various audiences.

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Jeremy Pettet, Executive Officer - Tasmania via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager, Settlement Engagement & Transition Support enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.