MY Education Project Officer (CMY64)

•4-5 days per week (0.9 FTE – Full time) negotiable, Fixed term until 21 December 2018
•SCHADS Level 5, Base salary $69,851.60- $74,752.08 per annum (pro rata) + Super
•Salary Packaging which provides $15,900 tax free
•Pay rise of approximately 4% per annum
•Generous entitlements including cultural leave options and flexible work arrangements.
•Located at CMY Carlton Office

Work in a highly rewarding and dynamic environment while making a difference in the lives of migrant and refugee young people.

The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a leading independent organisation that helps migrant and refugee young people build positive lives in Australia. By focusing on young people’s strengths we are able to develop stronger communities, support other service providers and influence decision makers at local, state and national levels.

CMY’s MY Education team increases the connectedness of refugee and migrant young people to school and the community, in particular by strengthening out of school hours learning opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to support the learning needs of refugee and migrant young people in Victoria.

The successful candidate will have:

•An understanding of the education sector in particular schools, curriculum and the challenges for students and families with refugee and migrant backgrounds;
•An understanding of Out of School Hours Learning Support Programs and their role in supporting education needs is desirable;
•High level project management skills when working with diverse and multiple stakeholders and demonstrated experience in developing, brokering and implementing multi-stakeholder projects;
•An ability to work independently, use own initiative and also work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with peers across multiple regions;
•A demonstrated commitment to our principals: diversity, human rights and participation.

For further information and a detailed position description, visit http://cmy.net.au/article/careers