Work with Us

**Part Time Fixed Term 21 hours p/wk**:

- **Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options**
- **Flexible working conditions
**Metro Assist Limited **(formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) is seeking an experienced part-time
Community Development Worker to be part of a vital service that makes a real difference to the
wellbeing of families. Our team is primarily based in Campsie with outreach sites within the Inner west
Strathfield, Burwood, Canterbury, and Canada bay.***

Metro Assist is committed to social justice and empowering our clients to achieve their full potential in
life. We provide settlement services, employment support, family services, emergency relief, tenancy
advice, financial counselling and undertakes community development projects and initiatives. More

**About the Role**

The Community Development Worker works within the Family Team and is responsible for community

engagement, program delivery and networking with diverse communities, government, non
- government agencies and internal stakeholders within the Targeted Earlier intervention program funded

by Department of Community and Justice. The position will work to ensure CALD, diverse communities,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are included and connected through programs that promote

inclusiveness, social participation, empowerment, and wellbeing within a child protection lens.

The role of the Community Development Worker is to work with individuals, families, children, young
people, and community to:

- Empower through community strengthening programs that build on cohesion, inclusion, and

wellbeing across all communities.
- Build cohesion, inclusion and wellbeing across all community and empower CALD, LGBTQIA+,

diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Promote wellbeing and safety by developing and implementing programs and projects that

promote personal development for children, young people and families and communities.
- Develop sustainable partnership and networks in planning, developing, coordinating,

implementing, and evaluating identified projects and programs.
- Work in partnership with diverse communities and stakeholders to manage and coordinate

community events and activities as identified.
- Attend and participant at relevant interagency and network meetings.
- Maintaining program data and reporting as required by the organization.
- Provide monthly and accurate program reports to immediate supervisor and Family and

Financial Inclusion Manager.

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**The salary is based on the SCHADS Award, with above Award wages and generous salary packaging**

**options available. The successful applicant will also benefit from ongoing support & supervision,**

**access to our Employee Assistance Program. And flexible working conditions to maintain excellent**

**work-life balance.**

**Essential Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated experience providing access to information, resources and services to the

community.
- Relevant qualifications - minimum Diploma in Community Services.
- Understanding of and experience working in partnership with local services, agencies and

service networks.
- Experience conducting community consultations and meetings and organising community

events, such as open days, expos etc.
- Experience in working with people from disadvantaged CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander and refugee communities.

grants that that support local events, projects and programs within the program.
- Experience and understanding of administrative, accountability and data management

processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**Desirable Selection Criteria**
- Bilingual speaker in Arabic.
- Ability to write succinct and accurate reports and to communicate effectively with team

members, management and Departmental officers.
- Current drivers license and access to own vehicle.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- A cover letter
- Statement against selection criteria
- A current resume including your full name, postal address and contact number
- Two of the most recent work-related referees stating names, positions and contact details

**Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.
**Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace.**
**LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.**

**National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check.**

**The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in**
**Australia.