Project Officer - Settlement and Youth

MRC Tas; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) seeks a Project Officer for Settlement and Youth to plan and deliver funded CALD-focused projects. You will work with independence, managing your time and workload under the Program Manager.

We value people who are organised, adaptable and able to coordinate programs, with strong communication and a focus on outcomes and data maintenance.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Community Services or Project Management.
• Ability to organise and deliver programs and group activities.
• Experience coordinating volunteers to deliver group programs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving with culturally diverse clients.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project and work plans that meet contract deliverables.
• Assist with planning and coordinating projects.
• Be a point of contact for internal and external inquiries about settlement services.
• Monitor progress toward project outcomes and address challenges as they arise.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data records.
• Assist in the development of Activity Work Plans using SMART objectives.
• Assist with feedback, evaluation and consultation to meet client and funding needs.

Skills

Program management

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Time management

Administration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Community Services or Project Management

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and Northwest of the State.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Project Officer with Settlement and Youth, you will help plan and deliver funded projects that build the capacity of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) clients and communities. You will work with a degree of independence, managing your own time and workload, under the direction of the Program Manager.

About you

You are organised, adaptable and comfortable working with people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. You enjoy turning a work plan into a well-run program, and you can work independently while knowing when to check-in.

You Will

• Contribute to project and work plans that meet contract deliverables
• Assist with planning and coordinating projects
• Be a point of contact for internal and external inquiries about settlement services
• Monitor progress toward project outcomes and address challenges as they arise
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data records
• Assist in the development of Activity Work Plans using SMART project objectives
• Assist with and use feedback, evaluation, and consultation to make sure programs meet the needs of clients and funding bodies

Desired Skills and Experience

You’ll bring

• A qualification (Diploma or Degree level) in Community Services or Project Management, or other relevant or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to organise and deliver programs and group activities
• Experience coordinating volunteers to deliver group programs that build client skills and capacity
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse people
• Strong administrative, organisational and time-management skills, with confident use of technology and thorough record-keeping

It would be great if you also have knowledge and experience in delivering settlement services.

What do we offer?

• Salary Packaging
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing days of paid leave and more!

For further information, please refer to the Position Description , and contact Jal David, Manager, Settlement and Youth, for a confidential conversation on 03 6221 0999 during business hours.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People registration and Work rights in Australia.

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. This is reflected in our robust policies and procedures. Children and young people’s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or who are impacted by our work. All staff, volunteers, contractors and clients are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

MRC Tas is a recognised Employer of choice. We value diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from underrepresented groups, including people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, LGBTIQA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged and supported.