Community Navigator - Migration Support Programs (Lavington)

• Part time hours (11.4 hours per week)
• Maximum term contract until 30 June 2025
• Based in Lavington

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

Australian Red Cross’ Migration Support Programs (MSP) work to assist refugees and people seeking asylum to ensure they have their humanitarian needs met and are participating and included in Australian society. We seek to support people who are particularly vulnerable due to their migration journey; from arrival in Australia, settling into community life, accessing essential services and supports for self and family members and the changes and transitions that occur socially, economically, and culturally.

The Community Navigator Role works with individuals and communities to develop effective networks and linkages to support refugees and others vulnerable in migration to access information and assistance about their community, so they can establish meaningful livelihoods.

What you will bring

• A Degree/Diploma or Vocational Certification in Community Development, Adult Education or equivalent from a recognised and verifiable educational institution, or relevant demonstrable experience
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers 

• Experience and understanding of community development and/or social project management and/or community education programs
• Experience working in cross cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, especially in a context of humanitarian migration
• Experience managing and supporting volunteers in any relevant community context
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly developed written and verbal communication including demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and database applications.
• Working with Children Check and Driver Licence are mandatory requirements of this role

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information 

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $85,145.84 (pro rata $25,543.752) + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Kirri Larsen on 0415 992 162 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close at close of business 11 September 2024

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.

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