Youth Empowerment Projects Officer/s

Make a lasting impact in a values-driven organisation supporting diverse communities

MiCare is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to enable people from diverse backgrounds to lead dignified and meaningful lives. We offer aged care, home care, retirement living and migrant support services, with a strong focus on culturally appropriate care and community connection.

With teams located across Victoria and Queensland, we embrace diversity in both our workforce and the communities we support. At MiCare, you'll join a compassionate, dedicated group of people working to deliver real impact every day.

The Role

The Youth Empowerment Projects Officers plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of early intervention, community-based initiatives for young people aged 10–17 from refugee backgrounds in the Western Metropolitan region of Melbourne. This role is part of MiCare's Community Strengthening and Partnerships team within Migrant Service which includes the LEAP (Learning, Empowerment, Action and Participation) initiative.

• Program Delivery and Facilitation
  
  Implement and facilitate youth-focused activities in line with the LEAP and Youth Empowerment Program objectives.
• Community Engagement and Youth Participation
  
  Engage directly with young people and families to encourage participation and co-design of activities that promote inclusion and leadership.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  
  Coordinate with schools, community groups, and local organisations to ensure effective program delivery and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Monitoring and Reporting
  
  Maintain accurate attendance records, contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes, and assist with reporting on outcomes.
• Risk Management and Child Safety
  
  Ensure all activities are delivered in line with MiCare's child safety, safeguarding, and OH&S requirements.
• Capacity Building and Advocacy
  
  Support youth voices and development through leadership opportunities and targeted capacity-building initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Development, Social Work, Education, or a related discipline (or working towards).

• Experience working with young people from multicultural, refugee, or newly arrived backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience delivering group programs or community engagement activities.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with children, families, schools, and community groups.
• Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Skilled in facilitation of workshops, group-based engagement, and youth-centred programming.
• Cultural competence and an inclusive, collaborative work ethic.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• IT literacy including Microsoft Office, email, and online reporting systems.

Desirable

• Lived experience of migration or refugee resettlement.
• Knowledge of Myanmar diaspora communities and languages (e.g. Chin, Karen, Karenni, etc.).

Why MiCare?

• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits — novated leasing, general living expenses, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• Enjoy exclusive perks via our employee wellness portal — access to amazing discounts on everyday items.
• Achieve true work life balance — hybrid working between home and the office
• Act as a change agent — drive real transformation in a purpose-led organisation.
• Be part of a multicultural, values-led team making a real difference in the community.
• Grow with us — access professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

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.

How to Apply?

For further information please contact Chantelle Higgs Youth Empowerment Projects Leader on

If you're ready to champion safety and wellbeing in a purpose driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. When applying, please combine your CV and cover letter into one document and upload it as part of your application.

You can also review the Position Description for further information about the role and requirements.

Applications close 5:00pm, 15 October 2025.

MiCare is handling this recruitment independently and is not engaging agency support at this stage.