Spectrum

The “Healthy Relationships in a New Culture” (HRINC) project seeks to foster change in attitudes and behaviour among CALD communities regarding violence against women through encouraging respectful relationships, utilizing a strengths-based approach that will build on the existing skills and capacities of participants, and employ culturally relevant approaches and materials to engage target communities on this issue. This project will target the involvement of Sudanese, Somali, Iraqi (Arabic and Kurdish speaking). And Indian communities based in metropolitan Melbourne. Key activities (conducted over a period of about six to seven months with each community) will include: 1) design of a HRINC course curriculum and complementary resources/tip-sheets; 2) Delivery of the course over two rounds with community/faith leaders and then general community members (emphasis on those who may be newly arrived); 3) Community/faith leaders serve as ambassadors an conduct presentations on the issue at forums/meetings, and community members will also undertake a drama/role-play performance in the community

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Essential

• Demonstrated leadership, knowledge and networks within the target communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of settlement and family relationship issues among culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
• Understanding of healthy relationship principles within the Australian context.
• Excellent bi-lingual communication skills including spoken and written interpretation and translation.

 Desirable

• A relevant qualification in community development work;
• A current driver’s license and access to own vehicle during work hours.

Any enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Wanda Hagedorn, Healthy Relationships in a New Culture Project Coordinator, Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre, Ph: (03) 9496 0202

Please email your application addressing the selection criteria by 9am Friday May 4th to: Ewa Zysk, General Manager Settlement & Family Services, Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre,

Email: jobs@spectrumvic.org.au