• Deliver early intervention, community-based initiatives for multicultural at-risk refugee youth aged 10–17
• Hybrid, Werribee location, Full Time
• From $51.00 per hour neg based on experience
• NFP Salary Packaging ($15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment)

ABOUT US

MiCare is a not-for-profit organisation supporting diverse communities to live meaningful, dignified lives. We provide home care, aged care, retirement living, and settlement services with a deep commitment to multicultural inclusion, compassion and excellence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Youth Empowerment Projects Leader is responsible for the daily monitoring and delivery of key youth activities within the Migrant Services Community Strengthening and Partnerships area. Key Programs the worker will engage with include, but are not limited to, the Settlement Engagement and Transitions Program and the Youth Empowerment Program.
This role leads a team to deliver early intervention, community-based initiatives for multicultural at-risk refugee youth aged 10–17, with a focus on inclusion, resilience, education, and family engagement. Initiatives will be delivered across multiple LGAs in Western Melbourne, managing stakeholders, supervising staff, maintaining compliance, and monitoring progress against program outcomes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLIANCEEnsure high-quality implementation and delivery of Youth Settlement and Empowerment projects in accordance with funding agreements and organisational standards.
• STAFF SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENTSupport, supervise and guide Youth Engagement Officers, building a high-performing and culturally responsive team.
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENTFoster strong relationships with youth, families, and communities to co-design and deliver relevant, impactful initiatives.
• STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIONWork with schools, local councils, community organisations, and government stakeholders to promote youth inclusion and access to services.
• MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND REPORTINGTrack program metrics and evaluation frameworks to ensure accountability, inform improvements, and demonstrate outcomes.
• RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFEGUARDINGApply child safety, risk management, and safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
• ADVOCACY AND CAPACITY BUILDINGAdvocate for the needs of refugee youth and contribute to broader sector knowledge and practice in youth settlement support.