Project Officer - Settlement And Youth

Elmo Cloud Hr & Payroll; Launceston; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing days

Job summary

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania is seeking a Project Officer with Settlement and Youth to plan and deliver funded projects that build the capacity of CALD clients and communities. You will manage your own time and workload under the direction of the Program Manager.

You are organised, adaptable and skilled in working with diverse backgrounds, turning work plans into well-run programs while maintaining thorough records and data.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 project objectives
• Assist with and use feedback, evaluation, and consultation to make sure programs meet the needs of clients and funding bodies

Skills

Program management

Volunteer coordination

CALD experience

Time management

Education

Diploma/Degree in CS or PM

Job description

Introduction

About Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania

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.

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

Skills And Experiences

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.