Family Engagement Coordinator - Auburn, Australia - Asylum Seekers Centre

Asylum Seekers Centre

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Auburn, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

06th January, 2023:

The Opportunity

Coordinate projects to support access to childcare for families who are seeking asylum
Work directly with families to help find and negotiate child care options
Research and report on project data, deliverables and key outcomes
Join our dedicated Community Engagement team of staff and volunteers, contributing to a more welcoming Australia.

This is a full-time, 2-year (24 months) contract with the possibility of extension.

What will your role look like?

Working closely with the Community Engagement Manager, this is a handson, multifaceted position that requires coordination of childcare projects whilst delivering direct support to families
You will help to develop the strategic direction of ASC child care projects in collaboration with the Community Engagement and Employment teams
You'll provide daily support to families, help them to access child care, negotiate with services and find creative solutions to resolve barriers.
You'll work with families to develop pathway plans, identifying needs and connecting them to other services, so that families are able to continue child care beyond the funded period
Collaborating with ASC teams and external stakeholders, you will scope, plan and advocate for appropriate child care options for people seeking asylum
Working with the Community Engagement Manager, you will collect and analyse data from the pilot project, and prepare reports to show the relationship between child care and workforce participation.

Selection criteria -

Essential

Knowledge of the NSW child care landscape and/or Australian early education policy
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Ability to listen to, engage with, support, and learn from people with complex needs
Strong experience negotiating with and gaining support from external stakeholders; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management experience, able to set targets and meet deliverables
Highlevel confidence in using systems and databases
Demonstrated ability to research and analyse information and coordinate multiple types of data into reports
Good organisational, record keeping and time management skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to think innovatively and creatively to solve problems as part of a team
Ability to adapt effectively to change.

Desirable

Experience in early childhood education, including ability to coordinate a caseload
Experience working with people seeking asylum, refugees and/or settlement services
NSW Driver Licence
Lived experience as a refugee or person seeking asylum

Why join ASC?

Since 1993, the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Sydney has provided a place of welcome, practical and personal support for people living in the community who are seeking asylum.

People seeking asylum are at the heart of our purpose.

We work with people seeking asylum so they have the support they need to make their own life in Australia while waiting for their claim for protection to be recognised.

We rely on philanthropic donations and fundraising, some state government support, a dedicated team of professional staff and a network of hundreds of volunteers to undertake our work.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
ASC is an inclusive organisation. We embrace all that makes us different and recognise the benefits that these differences make. We are committed to supporting and ensuring a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

Our commitment to our people
ASC is committed to developing and supporting our employees through a range of opportunities and benefits, including: