About the Position: This is a part time position (14-21 hours per week) and is newly funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship under the Settlement Grants Program. It is part of a general African community settlement program to improve access to mainstream. The aim of the position is to help meet the settlement needs of Sierra Leonean arrivals in Auburn LGA.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• minimum one year experience working with Sierra Leonean communities, either as an employee or volunteer
• demonstrated high level of organisational, written and verbal communication skills
• demonstrated ability to work independently
• demonstrated understanding of the issues of newly arrived migrants and refugees from Sierra Leon
• demonstrated ability to identify policy issues to target groups

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• bilingual/bicultural
• 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 information package.
For more information, please call the Admin. coordinator on 9649 6955 or email jobs@amrc.org.au
Posted applications need to be marked “confidential” and sent to: Executive Officer, Auburn Migrant Resource Centre, PO Box 788, Auburn NSW 1835.

Advertised Date: 1st July 2008
Closing Date: Friday, 11th July 2008