Specialised Settlement Worker

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?
With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
About the Role
The Specialised Settlement Worker will be responsible for the direct case coordination in Settlement & Youth Services Team and ensure contractual obligations under the relevant funding programs are met. The Specialised Settlement Worker will also conduct in-depth intake assessments, facilitate engagement, referrals and successful settlement outcomes to increase the independence and self-reliance of newly arrived refugee and migrant individuals and families. The role will hold a caseload of medium-intensity clients, providing information, advice and referrals as needed.
Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the details on responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 3 years equivalent experience and/or Tertiary qualification in Social Work/ Human Services or relevant discipline
- Lived experience of forceful displacement and migration
- Experience in delivering culturally responsive services.
- An understanding of skills and techniques to build client’s capacity to become independent in Australia.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the multicultural sector including relevant government policies and programs.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deal constructively with complex and sometimes conflicting situations.
- Demonstrated ability to be creative and innovative when problem-solving.

Desirable Experience
Minimum 3 years equivalent experience and/or Tertiary qualification mentioned above. Prior experience working with CARM community members would be highly regarded.
About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
- Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
To Apply
Applications close Friday, 14 February at 5 pm
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.