CMY377 Senior Pasifika Youth Worker About CMYThe Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria, providing specialist knowledge and support to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Our vision is that young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds are connected, empowered and influential Australians. About the RoleThe Senior Pasifika Youth Worker will support the development and delivery of culturally appropriate projects and programs that seek to advance outcomes for Pasifika young people and families. This role will be based in the Western metropolitan region of Brimbank, Wyndham, Melton, Working with sector stakeholders including Local and State Government, community services and other groups, this role will coordinate opportunities for Pasifika young people to meaningfully engage in education and employment pathways and improve access to and utilisation of specialist and mainstream services. Furthermore, this role will support Pasifika Youth to strengthen their connection to community and culture through leadership and other capability building activities in collaboration with the broader Le Mana team, other CMY program areas and community partners. Hours: 38 hours per week (1 FTE), Full TimeFixed Term: until - 31 of June 2025Base Salary (SCHADS Level 5 ) : $97,379.75per annum plus Super and access to Salary Packaging(Salary Packaging is a great way to increase the value of your salary by allowing you to receive a portion of your income in the form of tax free or tax-deductible benefits.)Location: Sunshine as well as some flexibility to work across sites as needed.Applications Close: 5pm, Wednesday 4 December 2024.Interviews: to be held in the week beginning 9th of December 2024 You will have Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (ie social work, youth work, community development) and/or extensive work experience in the refugee and/or youth sectorThis position is specifically for someone from a Pasifika background, under Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act.Strong administrative, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders, communities, government and non-government organisations, and the general public.Demonstrated strong capacity to work independently, and as part of a team â including the support and supervision of junior staff and volunteersDemonstrated experience in leading and delivering programs to Pasifika young people in social, recreational, school and community settings and an understanding of positive group facilitation and training practices For more information On the role, please see the position descriptionOn CMY, visit https://www.cmy.net.au/about-usContact person for the role: Shannon Bell â Le Mana Pasifika Program Manager, contact no. 0438 768 568. How to Apply Click ‘apply’ which will take you to our application formFollow the instructions to upload your resume and a document outlining examples/a response addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. This can be included in your cover letter or a separate document. Applications submitted without addressing the key selection criteria will not be consideredDocuments must be in MS Word or PDF formatFor guidelines on how to apply for a job at CMY please read here For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here: Careers Vic Gov - Guide Please note, under special measures, this role is only available for candidates of Pasifika background. CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. AUDSunshine3020