Regional Liaison & Wellbeing Advocate (PALM)

Madec; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

MADEC seeks two Casual Regional Liaison Officers to support PALM workers across Mallala and Virginia. This role focuses on practical assistance, wellbeing support and community connection for workers from Pacific Island nations living in Australia.

You will build trusted relationships, assist with medical appointments, transport and accommodation, and help workers access local services. Flexibility and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Pastoral care and worker advocacy experience preferred.
• Ability to manage records and incident reports.
• Driver's license and National Police Check preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, practical assistance and worker advocacy.
• Build trusted relationships and ongoing wellbeing support.
• Assist with medical appointments, transport and accommodation.
• Help workers access local services and community activities.
• Support workers with workplace and personal matters.
• Assist with arrivals, inductions and departures.
• Conduct regular worker check-ins and accommodation inspections.
• Respond to urgent needs and escalate when required.
• Communicate promptly with MADEC administration, host employers and stakeholders.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Excellent communication

Empathy & cultural awareness

Independent work

Local knowledge Mallala/Virginia

Job description

MADEC seeks two Casual Regional Liaison Officers to support PALM workers across Mallala and Virginia. This role focuses on practical assistance, wellbeing support and community connection for workers from Pacific Island nations living in Australia.

You will build trusted relationships, assist with medical appointments, transport and accommodation, and help workers access local services. Flexibility and strong communication are essential for success.