About the Position: This is a part-time position (17.5 hours per week) and is funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, under the Settlement Grants Program. The aim of the position is to meet the settlement needs of newly arrived Female Afghan refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants.

Essential Selection Criteria:

1. minimum one year community sector experience working with the Afghan community, either as an employee or volunteer
2. demonstrated understanding of issues facing newly arrived Afghan refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants
3. understanding of, ability to engage in, and support capacity building activities
4. understanding of service planning processes and ability to identify policy issues
5. developed case management, organising, writing and verbal communication skills
6. demonstrated ability to work independently
7. ability to work within defined organisational protocols and practices and contribute to refining such protocols and practices

Desirable Selection Criteria:

1. bilingual/bicultural
2. previous experience working with other service providers

Salary: Remuneration is based on SACS Award Grade 3

Conditions of Employment: This is a new position so the job description and worker performance will be reviewed after three months from the date of commencement.

How to Apply: Applications must be prepared in MS Word and include a resume, covering letter and a Claim to Position Statement which addresses the selection criteria in the job description. To request a job description, please call 9649 6955 or email jobs@amrc.org.au. Posted applications need to be marked “confidential” and sent to: The executive officer Auburn Migrant Resource Centre, PO Box 788, Auburn NSW 1835. Emailed applications should be sent to jobs@amrc.org.au.

Advertised Date: 1st July 2008

Closing Date: Friday, 11th July 2008