CMY is a not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria, providing specialist knowledge and support to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Our vision is that young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds are connected, empowered and influential Australians.
We love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate how their skills and experience show a commitment to making a difference in the lives of the young people we support, and who can share their passion and motivation for ensuring young people are empowered.
How to apply
When applying for a job at CMY, the following documents must accompany applications:
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Document addressing each Key Selection Criteria mentioned in the Position Description (this can be detailed in your cover letter as well)
Please note, all applications documents must be in MS Word or PDF format.
Only applicants that are successful in the shortlisting process will be notified by CMY, approximately within two weeks of the application closing date.
Please refer to the following documents to assist with your application submission:
- Position Description for the job you are applying for; and
- Guidelines for applying for a job with CMY
- Guidelines on how to write/ address the key selection criteria
CMY takes Child Safety seriously and shortlisted candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Current vacancies
Our current vacancies are listed below. Please follow CMY on LinkedIn for latest updates and opportunities.
If you have any questions about applying for a job at CMY, please contact our HR team.
There are currently no vacancies.
CMY384 Senior Pasifika Youth Worker – Youth Justice Program
CMY384 Senior Pasifika Youth Worker – Youth Justice Program
About CMY
The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria, providing specialist knowledge and support to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Our vision is that young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds are connected, empowered and influential Australians.
About the Role
Working closely with key stakeholders including Department of Justice and Community Safety, Deakin University, the program’s Team Leader and other internal CMY programs, the Senior Pasifika Youth Worker will be responsible for providing ongoing support and supervision of mentors, reviewing support plans and monitoring day to day program-based activities, including the provision of complex case management support for young people and families of Pasifika background.
The role will work as part of a team to cultivate connections with community groups to coordinate activities that link young people to culturally appropriate supports, while also fostering stakeholder relationships for further opportunities for both young people and mentors.
· Hours: 30.8 hours per week, 0.8 FTE- Part Time
· Fixed Term: until 31/12/2025
· Base Salary (SCHADS Level 5.1): $97,379.75 per annum plus Super and access to Salary Packaging (Salary Packaging is a great way to increase the value of your salary by allowing you to receive a portion of your income in the form of tax free or tax-deductible benefits.)
· Location: Dandenong, Sunshine & Carlton
· Applications Close: Monday 24th February 2025, 11:59 pm
· Interviews: to be held in the week beginning 3rd March 2025
You will have
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (i.e. social work, youth work, community development) and/or extensive work experience in the refugee and/or youth sector, including youth and adult justice settings.
2. Case work experience and demonstrated ability to engage high risk and complex young people and their families.
3. Knowledge and experience in appropriate interventions/skills required to support young people and families from Pasifika communities and a clear understanding of case management, intensive support, crisis intervention and assertive outreach.
4. Proven ability to engage with youth programs and other services to deliver positive outcomes for young people engaged with the justice system.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to liaise with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.
For more information
· On the role, please see the Position Description
· On CMY, visit https://www.cmy.net.au/about-us
· Contact person for the role: Gene Bell, Team Leader , on 0432 179 816
How to Apply
1. Provide your updated resume / CV
2. Provide a document addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications submitted without addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered.
3. Email the above documents to jobs@cmy.net.au using the subject line: <insert your name> CMY384
4. For guidelines on how to apply for a job at CMY please read here
5. For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here: Careers Vic Gov – Guide
Please note, under special measures, this role is only available for candidates of Māori and Pasifika.
CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short-listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Student placements
From working directly with young people through intensive case work support, to creating leadership opportunities for young people to be heard, we are constantly looking for ways to put young people at the centre of this change-making process.
We offer placement opportunities for students from universities and TAFE colleges to gain valuable real-life experience in their area of study. Find out more about student placements at CMY.
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