Program Worker – Community Leadership Development

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Program Worker – Community Leadership Development, Not for Profit, Dynamic Environment, Attractive pay, Salary Packaging, Free parking

Do you want to be a part of a fabulous team that has passion to make a difference in the lives of the new arrivals in the community?  Look no further, this job is for you.  You will be a part of a dynamic environment that will stir your enthusiasm and instigate your abilities with striking challenges.

About us

Southern Migrant Resource Centre (SMRC) is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year.  SMRC is a not for profit organization that aims at empowering the diverse communities in the South East Region of Melbourne to ensure inclusion in a unified Australian Society. We work in partnership with our communities and other stakeholders to ensure that the new comers in the community are well supported to reach their maximum potential by developing and delivering progressive programs using a strengths based approach. 

SMRC has a diverse work force that is committed to innovation and quality improvement.  Our wellness program supports staff to pursue their interests that enhance their health and wellbeing.

We believe in integrating our values of empowerment, respect, integrity, resilience, diversity and inclusion in whatever we do.

The Position

This position will work across two programs; Strategic Partnerships and the South Sudanese Guiding Project.

Funded by the Department of Multicultural Affairs and Social Cohesion, Strategic Partnerships is in partnership with South East Community Links.  The program supports community leaders, the development of new and emerging leaders and communities from refugee origins across three local government areas to design and implement their own programs in response to their own community identified need.  The incumbent will work across all Greater Dandenong and the Cities of Casey and Cardinia.  The position will work collaboratively with other relevant agencies in order to support the delivery of programs in a partnership approach.

Girl Guides Victoria has been the awarded a two-year contract by the Federal Government Department of Social Services to develop Girl Guide programs in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.  The primary purpose of the grant is to engage with, and increase awareness in the South Sudanese Community about the Girl Guide movement. A significant portion of the Victorian community that comes from a South Sudanese background and the grant is therefore focused on providing women and girls from these communities the opportunity to participate in Girl Guides programs and activities.  Therefore SMRC will only consider applications from suitably qualified South Sudanese female candidates for this position. 

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).

Requirements:

The role will suit a well-rounded, energetic and enthusiastic professional, with relentless focus on delivering exceptional services to internal and external clients, and promoting a philosophy of accountability. Your tertiary qualifications in Community development, Human Services or equivalent, and demonstrated experience in working with clients or communities from refugee background preferably the south Sudanese Community will put you in good stead for this role.

You will have a passion for innovation and seek to secure the most creative solution to a diverse range of challenges. You will enjoy seeing the completion of projects to the satisfaction of your internal and external customers. You will be outcome focused but able to understand and recognize the community services and human resource context in which you work.

The Location

This position is based in Dandenong, a great place to work because it is the most diverse region in Australia.  You do not need to travel the world to taste food from a large range of countries.  Dandenong Market which is at the doorsteps of SMRC offers you food from across the world at a price that does not pinch your pocket.

Interested?

For more information please read the position description on https://smrc.org.au/employment-at-smrc/ or contact Wendy Fox at (03) 9767 1917

Your application must include:

• A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position
• A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications
• A written response outlining your responses to the selection criteria

• Applications should be emailed to [email protected] , by 11.30pm on 22nd July 2018