Organisation : Uniting
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 19 Dec, 2021
About the organisation
About the role
- Leading community services organisation
- Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
- Part Time (68.4 hrs per fortnight), Ongoing role based in Brunswick
- Work within a multidisciplinary team
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and passionate professional to join our high performing casework team in Uniting’s Asylum Seeker Programs.
The primary functions of this role includes:
- To provide effective, high quality, strengths-based and culturally appropriate case management services to people seeking asylum who reside in ASP properties
- Contribute to and deliver projects that foster community development among people seeking asylum, such as current successful projects including the Rainbow Program and Women’s Group
- Stakeholder management, including public speaking when required
- Outreach will be involved with this role, so a current driver’s license is essential
About you
We are seeking an energetic and experienced caseworker with a proven ability to work with people seeking asylum in Australia. You will have experience in a similar role, knowledge of current trends, resources and information related to people seeking asylum. To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. In addition, you will have demonstrated experience in the provision of community development projects providing support to people from multicultural backgrounds.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications close on Sunday 19 December 2021
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Aimee Dare, Team Leader – Asylum Seeker Program – aimee.dare@vt.uniting.org
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
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.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Worker, Asylum Seeker Program via Pro Bono Australia.
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