Residential Youth Support Worker-Sunshine Coast (1112)
About Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia is a leading Queensland multicultural organisation, providing settlement services for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. We aim to grow multicultural values across our State and to empower newly arrived Queenslanders from diverse cultural and language backgrounds through advocacy, community development and a range of client services.
About the role:
Multicultural Australia is currently offering an opportunity for Residential Support Workers to work as part of our Unaccompanied Minors team. The roles are casual and based in the Sunshine Coast. Hourly rates include 25% casual loading.
Multicultural Australia’s Unaccompanied Minors Program exists to promote wellbeing, independence, belonging and quality of life for unaccompanied humanitarian minors. We deliver culturally appropriate support to children and young people in a manner, which nurtures aspirations, promotes independent living skills, inspires active citizenship and supports connection with family, peers and communities. Strong, positive relationships are at the core of our work. These relationships, alongside a trauma-informed and child-centred framework allows for healing, growth and the development of independent living skills. Among other duties, the successful candidate will:
- Supervision and support of children and young people placed within a residential or support service, ensuring that their safety and protection in the service are upheld;
- Facilitation and assistance to children and young people developing skills and achieving goals, including providing them hygiene, health, nutrition and daily living needs and engaging them in activities that are of both a social and learning opportunity to advance their skills;
- Assist and support children and young people with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
- Transportation and support of children and young people in various activities or appointments that are important to their development and growth;
- Maintaining a clean and safe living environment (domestic duties);
- Assist and support children and young people with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
- Work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts in the evening, to provide appropriate services for children and young people within the residential program;
What qualifications and skills do I need?
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. As well as having a confident and positive personality, you will possess:
- Possession of Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or equivalent Cert IV qualification (currently enrolled but not completed will be considered on a case by case instance);
- Relevant experience and skills in working with children and young people with complex needs, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work consistently towards individual and organisational goals as an effective member of a team
- Good computer proficiency, written ability, time management and organisational skills;
- Ability to work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts in the evenings and weekends;
- Ability to participate in performing and modelling domestic duties in a residential setting
Successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s licence, police check and apply for a Working with Children Blue Card.
For any queries, please contact Victoria Fitzgibbon – Case Manager - [email protected] & Dani Mcalister – Senior Manager Unaccompanied Minors Program - [email protected]
How do I apply?
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the apply link!! You will redirect to our internal recruitment system to register your interest and submit a covering letter along with your resume.
Please submit your application no later than COB 23/04/2023. We encouraged you to submit your application as soon as possible as we might interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
Residential Youth Support Worker (Brisbane) (1115-3)
About Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia is a leading Queensland multicultural organisation, providing settlement services for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. We aim to grow multicultural values across our State and to empower newly arrived Queenslanders from diverse cultural and language backgrounds through advocacy, community development and a range of client services.
About the role:
Multicultural Australia is currently offering an opportunity for a Residential Youth Support Worker to work as part of our Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors team. The role is casual and Brisbane based. Hourly rates are inclusive of 25% casual loading.
Multicultural Australia’s UHM Program exists to promote wellbeing, independence, belonging and quality of life for unaccompanied humanitarian minors. We deliver culturally appropriate support to children and young people in a manner, which nurtures aspirations, promotes independent living skills, inspires active citizenship and supports connection with family, peers and communities. Strong, positive relationships are at the core of our work. These relationships, alongside a trauma-informed and child-centred framework allows for healing, growth and the development of independent living skills. Among other duties, the successful candidate will:
- Supervision and support of children and young people placed within a residential or support service, ensuring that their safety and protection in the service are upheld;
- Facilitation and assistance to children and young people developing skills and achieving goals, including providing them hygiene, health, nutrition and daily living needs and engaging them in activities that are of both a social and learning opportunity to advance their skills;
- Transportation and support of children and young people in various activities or appointments that are important to their development and growth;
- Maintaining a clean and safe living environment (domestic duties);
- Work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts in the evening, to provide appropriate services for children and young people within the residential program;
- Maintaining records and residential reports for reporting needs and other relevant information to the case managers or team leader;
What qualifications and skills do I need?
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. As well as having a confident and positive personality, you will possess:
- Possession of Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or equivalent Cert IV qualification;
- Relevant experience and skills in working with children and young people with complex needs, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work consistently towards individual and organisational goals as an effective member of a team
- Good computer proficiency, written ability, time management and organisational skills;
- Ability to work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts in the evenings and weekends;
- Ability to participate in performing and modelling domestic duties in a residential setting
Successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s licence, police check and apply for a Working with Children Blue Card. It is a condition of employment with Multicultural Australia to fulfil all our current and future COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
For any queries, please contact Victoria Fitzgibbon - Case Manager - [email protected]ulturalaustralia.org.au/current_vacancies
How do I apply?
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the apply link!! You will redirect to our internal recruitment system to register your interest and submit a covering letter along with your resume.
Please submit your application no later than COB 01/04/2022. We encouraged you to submit your application as soon as possible as we might interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
Construction Team Leader (1141)
About Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia is a leading Queensland multicultural organisation, providing settlement services for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. We aim to grow multicultural values across our State and to empower newly arrived Queenslanders from diverse cultural and language backgrounds through advocacy, community development and a range of client services.
About the role:
Multicultural Australia is currently offering an opportunity for a Construction Group Leader to work as part of our Community Development and Engagement team. Part-time four days a week, fixed-term for 10 months.
The Construction Group Leader is responsible for overseeing the construction site and overall development of trainees who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as young people, mature-age job seekers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women re-entering the workforce, veterans and ex-service personnel; and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Among other duties, the successful candidate will:
- Oversee the SQW project including project management of the construction and implementing construction work plans in a timely and cost effective manner;
- Explain and demonstrate work tasks to develop trainee skills in all areas of the project;
- Ensure the construction site complies with WH&S legislation and environmental management policies, confirming safe work methods are used by all trainee/site workers in relation to site activities, inspecting work progress and equipment and leading by example with all facets of WH&S;
- Coordinate a group of trainees including motivating, teaching and developing trainees, supervision of work tasks and supporting trainees to submit fortnightly timesheets;
- Design work activities to enhance accredited training and increase trainee engagement;
- Ensure work is conducted in accordance with policy and procedures to ensure client privacy, business confidentiality and records are maintained appropriately;
What qualifications and skills do I need?
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. As well as having a confident and positive personality, you will possess:
- Possession of an industry qualification in Construction exceeding a Certificate I in Construction;
- Demonstrated experience and a strong understanding of the construction industry;
- Demonstrated experience undertaking risk management and assessment on a construction site with strong experience complying with WH&S and environmental legislation and work practices;
- Strong project management skills in the construction industry including the ability to meet project timeframes;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work supportively and collaboratively with stakeholders and lead a diverse team that may include people from a culturally and Linguistically Diverse or Indigenous background;
Successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s licence, police check and apply for a Working with Children Blue Card. It is a condition of employment with Multicultural Australia to fulfil all our current and future COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Please peruse the position description on our website for full details about the role: https://www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/current_vacancies
How do I apply?
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the apply link!! You will redirect to our internal recruitment system to register your interest and submit a covering letter along with your resume.
Please submit your application no later than COB 28/03/2023. We encouraged you to submit your application as soon as possible as we might interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
UHM Case Manager (1444)
About Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia is a leading Queensland multicultural organisation, providing settlement services for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. We aim to grow multicultural values across our State and to empower newly arrived Queenslanders from diverse cultural and language backgrounds through advocacy, community development and a range of client services.
About the role:
Multicultural Australia is currently offering an opportunity for a Case Manager to work as part of our Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors team. The role is full-time, fixed term for 12 months with potential consideration for the right candidate. The role is based in Toowoomba.
The Unaccompanied Minors Team focuses on the development of crucial life skills, self-agency and resilience to enable a successful transition to adulthood and independent living. Among other duties, the successful candidate will:
- Delivery of culturally competent case management support and completion of comprehensive psychosocial needs assessments with young people and development and implementation of a case management plan which focuses on needs and aspirations;
- Identification of mental health risk factors, ensuring appropriate referral of young people to specialized mental health supports; and provision of emotional support to young people in a culturally sensitive way with an understanding of acculturation and the continuing impact of past torture and trauma on young people;
- Assist young people to develop meaningful social connections including links with members of their culture or origin or religious community, through the provision of cultural orientation and life skills development;
- Provision of crisis intervention support when required to respond to immediate and urgent needs, following of appropriate documentation and escalation procedures as required and participation in the emergency on-call roster;
- Deliver client focused advocacy and liaise with community and government agencies to establish pathways for appropriate service options for individual young people and work collaboratively with stakeholders;
What qualifications and skills do I need?
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. As well as having a confident and positive personality, you will possess:
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology Behavioural Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Human Services, or related discipline;
- Proven psychosocial assessment and case management skills and the ability to design and implement culturally appropriate case coordination plans to enhance the settlement process within a team environment, as well as with housing providers and relevant government/community agencies and other external service providers;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Unaccompanied Minors frameworks within a settlement context;
- An excellent understanding and knowledge of issues, current practice and policies in relation to the support of asylum seekers and refugees as well children and young people living in out of home care arrangements and living in kinship care arrangements;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and availability to occasionally work outside normal business hours and across Multicultural Australia office locations as needed;
- High level oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write case plans, complete reports and any other necessary documents within strict timeframes, including excellent computer proficiency, time management and organisational skills;
Successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s licence, police check and apply for a Working with Children Blue Card. It is a condition of employment with Multicultural Australia to fulfil all our current and future COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Please peruse the position description on our website for full details about the role: https://www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/current_vacancies
For any queries, please contact Jessica Tobin – UHM Case Manager –[email protected] Jillian Miller – UHM Case Manager – [email protected]
How do I apply?
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the apply link!! You will redirect to our internal recruitment system to register your interest and submit a covering letter along with your resume.
Please submit your application no later than COB 15/04/23. We encouraged you to submit your application as soon as possible as we might interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
Project Coordinator (1609)
About Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia is a leading Queensland multicultural organisation, providing settlement services for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. We aim to grow multicultural values across our State and to empower newly arrived Queenslanders from diverse cultural and language backgrounds through advocacy, community development and a range of client services.
About the role:
Multicultural Australia is currently offering an opportunity for a Project Coordinator to work as part of our Community Development & Engagement team. The role is (0.6FTE) part-time, fixed term till 30th June 2026.
The purpose of the Project Coordinator’s role is to coordinate the delivery of a four year project, engaging with CALD communities in Queensland, to conduct an impact study and the subsequent design and delivery of education and support services. Among other duties, the successful candidate will:
- Build organisational and sector capacity to respond to key policy, systems, community and individual issues impacting migrant communities
- Coordinate the design and delivery of a four year project, coordinating the creation and ongoing engagement of a Project Reference Group to inform the project.
- Facilitate community participation and engagement
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement
- Engage with university partners to inform the research methodology and deliver an evaluation
- Deliver regular reports to internal and external stakeholders
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What qualifications and skills do I need?
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. As well as having a confident and positive personality, you will possess:
- Possession of a Bachelor level qualification in Business, Social Research & Policy, Community Development, Social Work, Psychology, Health or Public Policy, or related field;
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills to identify problems and solutions in a range of policy and advocacy environments.
- Well-developed engagement and consultation skills including the ability to identify and liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience working effectively and respectfully with cultural community associations, leaders, community members;
- Strongly evidenced understanding and skills in Community Development methodologies;
- Knowledge of policy, legislative or political processes as they relate to the multicultural sector.
Successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s licence, police check and apply for a Working with Children Blue Card. It is a condition of employment with Multicultural Australia to fulfil all our current and future COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
How do I apply?
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the apply link!! You will redirect to our internal recruitment system to register your interest and submit a covering letter along with your resume.
Please submit your application no later than COB 05/04/23. Depending on the volume of applications received we may not be able to respond to all. However, all applications submitted will be thoroughly reviewed to assess suitability for the position. Please note interviews may be held prior to the closing date.
We encouraged you to submit your application as soon as possible as we might interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
Human Resources Assistant (1086)
About Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia is a leading Queensland multicultural organisation, providing settlement services for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. We aim to grow multicultural values across our State and to empower newly arrived Queenslanders from diverse cultural and language backgrounds through advocacy, community development and a range of client services.
About the role:
Multicultural Australia is currently offering an opportunity for a HR Assistant to work as part of our People, Culture & Safety team. The role is fixed-term, full time to cover a 12 month maternity leave contract and is based in Brisbane.
The role of the HR Assistant is to support the HR Business Partner in the contract management, management of the learning and development program and maintain accurate employee records and paperwork. The HR Assistant is also responsible for the administration of the learning and development program in line with Multicultural Australia’s policies. Among other duties, the successful candidate will:
- Create, update and maintain staff files in the HR information system.
- Be responsible for actioning procedures following staff commencement, changes to employment and exits.
- Assist in management of Learning and Development program
- Respond to and action emails received via the HRM email account.
- Prepare employment contracts and correspondence on a range of staffing matters.
- Assist with generating HR reports and conduct audits using Prosims or Aurion.
What qualifications and skills do I need?
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. As well as having a confident and positive personality, you will possess:
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Human Resources.
- Previous experience and/or exposure to Human Resource practices.
- Demonstrated ability with Microsoft excel, Outlook, Work, PowerPoint.
- Effective time management and organisational skills - ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate well in a cross-cultural work environment.
Successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s licence, police check and apply for a Working with Children Blue Card. It is a condition of employment with Multicultural Australia to fulfil all our current and future COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Please peruse the position description on our website for full details about the role: https://www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/current_vacancies
How do I apply?
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the apply link!! You will redirect to our internal recruitment system to register your interest and submit a covering letter along with your resume.
Please submit your application no later than COB 14/04/23. Depending on the volume of applications received we may not be able to respond to all. However, all applications submitted will be thoroughly reviewed to assess suitability for the position. Please note interviews may be held prior to the closing date.
We encouraged you to submit your application as soon as possible as we might interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
Chief Operations Officer (1002)
About Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia is a leading Queensland multicultural organisation, providing settlement services for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. We aim to grow multicultural values across our State and to empower newly arrived Queenslanders from diverse cultural and language backgrounds through advocacy, community development and a range of client services.
About the role:
Multicultural Australia is currently offering an opportunity for a Chief Operations Officer to work as part of our Business Support Partners team. The role is full-time, ongoing and based in Brisbane.
The Operations and Performance team is responsible for leading Multicultural Australia’s operations and outcomes in the areas of Human Resources; Information Technology; Contracts Management and Performance and Finance (including procurement and facilities). Furthermore, the role will handle matters of strategy implementation, governance, leadership, stakeholder engagement and operational oversight.
The Chief Operations Officer ensures the corporate backbone of the business is high performing, innovative and fit for purpose. Among other duties, the successful candidate will:
- Contribute to the development of Multicultural Australia’s strategic plan along with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and plan ahead for short, mid and long-term horizons (<10yrs)
- Ensure reporting is timely, accurate and relevant for the CEO, the ELT and Multicultural Australia’s Board and Committees
- Provide clarity to staff through articulating the organisational strategy to all levels within the Function (as well as into the wider organisation) and providing a clear line of sight for all staff, enabling them to link their work to organisational objectives
- Effectively participate in and contribute to the ELT and the Multicultural Australia Leadership Team to drive strategy and ensure good governance and a strong organisational culture
- Lead the operational planning and oversight of the Operations and Performance Function in accordance with Multicultural Australia policies, strategy and plans; delivering on portfolio responsibilities and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
What qualifications and skills do I need?
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. As well as having a confident and positive personality, you will possess:
- Verified qualifications in a relevant area or equivalent experience;
- Substantive experience in a senior leadership/executive role managing resources (people, services and budget) to ensure the achievement of clearly defined strategic objectives.
- Strong substantive experience leading across the functional areas of Human Resources; Information Technology; Internal Communications; Research, Data & Impact; Contracts Management & Performance; and Finance (including procurement and facilities) - with domain leadership experience in more than one focus area.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to and implement an organisational vision and strategy.
- Strong decision making and strategic thinking skills demonstrated through an ability to resolve critical issues in a complex and ambiguous environment.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop, empower and coach employees to excellence in work performance, customer service, and the achievement of an organisation’s vision; and hold the team to account for effectively delivering organisational objectives.
Successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s licence, police check and apply for a Working with Children Blue Card. It is a condition of employment with Multicultural Australia to fulfil all our current and future COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Please peruse the position description on our website for full details about the role: https://www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/current_vacancies
For any queries, please contact Samantha Jorgensen – Senior Business Manager – [email protected]
How do I apply?
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the apply link!! You will redirect to our internal recruitment system to register your interest and submit a covering letter along with your resume.
Please submit your application no later than COB 13/04/23. We encouraged you to submit your application as soon as possible as we might interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
