Youth Empowerment Projects Leader

Fixed Term full time - To 31 March 2027 (possible extension subject to funding)

• Deliver early intervention, community-based initiatives for multicultural at-risk refugee youth aged 10–17
• Hybrid, Werribee location, Full Time
• From $51.00 per hour neg based on experience
• NFP Salary Packaging ($15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment)

Youth Empowerment Projects Leader

About us

MiCare is a not-for-profit organisation supporting diverse communities to live meaningful, dignified lives. We provide home care, aged care, retirement living, and settlement services with a deep commitment to multicultural inclusion, compassion and excellence.

About the role

The Youth Empowerment Projects Leader is responsible for the daily monitoring and delivery of key youth activities within the Migrant Services Community Strengthening and Partnerships area. Key Programs the worker will engage with include, but are not limited to, the Settlement Engagement and Transitions Program and the Youth Empowerment Program.

This role leads a team to deliver early intervention, community-based initiatives for multicultural at-risk refugee youth aged 10–17, with a focus on inclusion, resilience, education, and family engagement. Initiatives will be delivered across multiple LGAs in Western Melbourne, managing stakeholders, supervising staff, maintaining compliance, and monitoring progress against program outcomes.

What you will do

Program development, implementation and compliance

Ensure high-quality implementation and delivery of Youth Settlement and Empowerment projects in accordance with funding agreements and organisational standards.

Staff Supervision and Development

Support, supervise and guide Youth Engagement Officers, building a high-performing and culturally responsive team.

Community Engagement and Youth Empowerment

Foster strong relationships with youth, families, and communities to co-design and deliver relevant, impactful initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work with schools, local councils, community organisations, and government stakeholders to promote youth inclusion and access to services.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Track program metrics and evaluation frameworks to ensure accountability, inform improvements, and demonstrate outcomes.

Risk Management and Safeguarding

Apply child safety, risk management, and safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.

Advocacy and Capacity Building

Advocate for the needs of refugee youth and contribute to broader sector knowledge and practice in youth settlement support.

About you

You'll bring :

Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Development, or related fields.At least 5 years' experience in program management, youth services, or community projects.Demonstrated experience working with newly arrived, refugee or CALD communities.Strong knowledge of the youth settlement sector, trauma-informed practice, and systemic barriers affecting refugee youth.Experience supervising staff and / or volunteers in a community services setting.

Why work for MiCare?

Workplace Culture : Be part of an inclusive, purpose-driven organisation and lead a high-impact portfolio during a time of exciting reform.

Hybrid working : Enjoy a flexible blend of on-site and work-from-home arrangement

Not-for-Profit salary packaging : Access up to $15,900 tax-free income plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment

How to apply ...

Please submit a copy of your Resume and complete your work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to read the position description before applying and detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we'll be in touch. We will be interviewing before applications close so don't delay sending in your application . Applications close 12 August 2025.

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.

We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident.

The successful applicant must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check, and influenza and COVID 19 Vaccinations.

If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says "NO" to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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