Settlement Support Worker (Arabic Speaking)

The Settlement Support Worker will ensure that resettled refugees move seamlessly into their new homes, they are linked with local service providers and that they have a point of contact should issues arise.

This position will be contracted on a maximum term part time basis for 12 months, working 22.5 hours per week. The hourly rate for this role will commence at $37.35 per hour, as per Level 3 of the SCHCADS Award.

About You:

  • Providing immediate support to recently arrived refugees settled in the local community;
  • Ensure that refugees are linked to essential registration service providers in the immediate period post arrival, eg: Services Australia (Centrelink), Medicare, ATO;
  • Support to secure accommodation, and provide information with regard to the running of their new home. Monitor progress with regards to bill paying, and household maintenance;
  • Link refugees to the HSP orientation program to ensure that they are aware of their rights and entitlements and are in receipt of their entitlements;
  • Identify community supporters/organizations/groups available locally and making the necessary introductions and linkages;
  • Referral to other mainstream services, and support them in their efforts to identify and provide services such as schooling, childcare, health;
  • Ability to speak Arabic;
  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence (or working towards).
Requirements:

Applications should include a cover letter that outlines why you believe you would be great for the position and a current resume. To apply, send your application to [email protected] with ‘Settlement Support Worker (Arabic Speaking)’ as the subject line, and specify which position you would like to apply for.

Employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check, Pre-Employment Health Declaration and Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check. Cultura will pay for the costs associated with these Checks.

We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Azizeh Mohseni, Senior Settlement Support Worker, at [email protected] or Sulaf Omran, Acting Manager, Immigration Services, at [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Applications Close:
February 9, 2025

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