Community Engagement Worker

3 weeks ago

South Melbourne, Australia Uniting Victoria & Tasmania Full time

**Job no**: 509039

**Work type**: Maximum Term Part Time

**Location**: Melbourne South

**Categories**: Child, Youth and Families
- **Leading community services organisation**:

- **Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration**:

- **Part time, 3 days per week | Maximum term to 30 June 2023**:

- **Based at Dandenong**

**About the opportunity**:
The Komak Program is a Community Engagement Early Response Model which delivers prevention and engagement activities in Afghan communities. Working in partnership with community stakeholders, the program aims to increase inclusion and belonging, and strengthen community resilience.

As a Community Engagement Worker, you will provide early intervention support to individuals, parents and young people who may be vulnerable to anti-social behaviours. The role will support community members through innovative outreach, advocacy and referral to appropriate support services. The Community Engagement Worker will also assist in the delivery of training sessions, workshops and social/cultural events in an effort to support the local community and enhance social cohesion.

View the full position description here: PD - Community Engagement Worker, Komak.pdf

**About you**:
You will also have:

- Knowledge and understanding to the Best Interest Principles and Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- An understanding of Afghan ethnic diversity and the issues experienced by ‘at risk’ young people
- Demonstrated experience in supporting and actively engaging young people and families through outreach services
- Ability to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the needs of families and young people
- Excellent organisation and time management skills

**How to apply**:

- Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
- Current resume

**Applications close Wednesday 01 March 2023.**

**Get in touch**:
Abdul Basir - Team Leader, Community Programs

T: (03) 8792 8965

**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

**Visit us**: unitingvictas.org.au
- Uniting is also 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._

**Advertised**: 15 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 01 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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