Program Officer – IAAAS

• Permanent part time 4 days per week, flexible on days of work
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• CEO is 2017 Telstra Business Woman of the Year

The Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme (IAAAS) is funded by the Department of Home Affairs and provides professional migration advice and Protection visa application assistance to people who have arrived lawfully in Australia and meet specific eligibility criteria. SSI will contract manage the project and oversee a national network of seven experienced qualified legal agencies, in developing a performance framework, facilitating the delivery of services to clients through these agencies and take referrals for the scheme from across Australia.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Reporting to the Program Manager IAAAS the Program Officer will be responsible for:

• Managing and responding to referrals through the 1800 number and from agencies in the field
• Negotiating with subcontracted agencies who engage legal professions, to take on the referrals and monitor their compliance and reporting time lines
• Collecting and compiling client and KPI related data as required
• Ensure flow and accuracy of invoices from the agencies and prepare invoices for the Department of Home Affairs, reconciling the correct paper work as evidence with the funds claimed
• Prepare monthly reports for approval
• Promote the program through various channels together with the Corporate Communications team (based in Sydney) and the Program Manager
• Support the IAAAS Program Manager in all facets of the program so that the smooth running of the program is maintained

SELECTION CRITERIA

This is an exciting opportunity to assist the Program Manager in leading a small national program to ensure positive outcomes for disadvantaged people seeking immigration advice and assistance. Do you have previous experience managing client referrals with an understanding of refugee, asylum seeker and migrants’ needs? If so, this could be your next role!

We are looking for someone who is open minded with a commitment to Human Rights and principles of fairness and justice. Your ability to communicate effectively, work productively in a team, and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders will be integral to your success in this role. We need someone with strong report writing skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to meet compliance requirements. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please respond to the “Selection Criteria” section in your cover letter.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, and communities.

We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! This includes flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options so you can increase your take home pay!

SSI is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability. 

We strongly believe in protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable communities and take child protection very seriously. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment please email talent@ssi.org.au

Applications close date: Thursday 26^th April 2018