Support Worker - Bilingual (Garran, Act)

Full time, Maximum term until 17 January 2025
- Garran location

About Red Cross Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. About the role The Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) provides services and support to migrants and refugees settling in Australia. The Program assists Clients to build the skills and knowledge they need to become self-reliant, contributing members of our society. Services delivered to HSP Clients are determined by the assessment of their needs and achieved through individualised case management plans. In this role you will support refugees and humanitarian entrants within the HSP with entry-level information, education and practical support. In addition, you will also coordinate, supervise, train and support volunteers. What you will bring
- Arabic and English language skills
- Working knowledge and relevant experience in community services and working with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Sound understanding of issues affecting people impacted by migration
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively and diplomatically with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Sound understanding of Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience in coordinating, managing, training and supporting volunteers
- Working with vulnerable people check
- Drivers licence

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity **Financial wellbeing**: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a excellent way to reduce the amount of tax you pay
- and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation **Health & Wellbeing**: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. **Work/Life Flexibility**: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options **Career development**: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses Further information This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award
- Level 3. Annual salary $73,823.36 + superannuation + access to salary packaging. For additional enquiries, please contact Gop Gai on 0424 755 845 for a confidential discussion. Applications close at 11:55PM AEDT 27 November 2024. **Job Ref #**: 11595 Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3quvuf