Spectrum

We will consider applications from candidates interested in either FT or PT work who meet the selection criteria (please state hours / days).

• Based in Coburg
• Mix of work – CD, Casework & Education
• FT or PT – balance work & family
• Salary packaging available

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre has been supporting newly arrived migrants to successfully settle in Australia for more than 25 years. Our Settlement team in Coburg has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced settlement worker to join the team. This role works at the grass roots level, delivering case work, assisting families and developing education and community capacity building projects.

The role involves providing high quality immigration and general settlement casework with priority to humanitarian refugee entrants and the design and delivery of community education and community capacity building projects to migrant communities in the northern region. Previous experience working with the Assyrian Chaldean community will be well regarded.

We will consider applications from candidates interested in either FT or PT work who meet the selection criteria (please state hours / days).

Please click on the link below for a copy of the job description

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community development or related disciplines and experience in the area of migrant settlement or a related human services sector
• Complex case work experience
• Highly developed cross cultural competence and counseling
• Groupwork, training & facilitation skills and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of immigration and settlement services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including skills in facilitating groups and delivering presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to enhance the team environment
• Proficient use of MS Office

Desirable

• Fluency in a relevant (humanitarian) language
• Current Migration Agent Registration
• Current driving license and access to own car

Any enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Sonia Vignjevic Manager Settlement & Family Services 0412 908 384 or 9496 0206

Please email your application addressing the selection criteria by 10.00am Monday 4 May 2009 to:

Jacquie Hudson, Human Resource Manager, via email: jobs@spectrumvic.org.au