About the Organisation:

Ishar has been in existence for 30 years and is an organisation of women supporting women, with an all-female Board of Management, and all-female staff assisting women and their families from across the world.

Ishar provides health and wellbeing services for women, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, using a ‘Social Model of Health’ in which the presenting ‘medical’ condition is not separated from the interconnections of personal, social, economic, cultural, age and gender related problems.  Women are provided with information, advice, counselling, training, advocacy and / or support so they are empowered to deal with their own problems.

About the Role

Ishar is seeking a part time youth/social worker with experience working with young women from a migrant background. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, passionate Youth/Social Worker with relevant experience to join our team and help improve the lives of young women who have experienced family and domestic violence (FDV) or sexual assault.

The youth/social worker will work alongside young women to identify and support them with their goals and improve their safety and overall wellbeing. She will also work with the health promotion team to help plan education sessions for schools around respectful relationships, sexual consent and domestic violence and upskilling sessions for other service providers. 

This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE). 

Selection Criteria

Essential

• A relevant tertiary qualification (youth work or social work preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working with young people.
• Good understanding of the issues facing young people from a multicultural background.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholder groups including young people, families and other professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments and form positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of FDV and sexual assault issues affecting women and children.
• Understanding of child protection issues including mandatory reporting.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and client record management systems.
• A current working with Children check is mandatory for this role.
• Current National Police Clearance (under 3 Months).
• A current “C” Class Driver’s License.
• Vaccination against COVID-19
• Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Desirable

• Fluent in a language other than English.
• Experience working with young adults from a multicultural background.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Government and community agencies and resources that assist young adults impacted by family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Experience working with interpreters.

Being female is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 – Section 34 Exemptions. This allows for the exclusive employment of women in a women specific service

Benefits and Culture:

1. Flexible work culture to support work- life balance
2. Supportive and caring work environment
3. Support professional development
4. Cultural diversity within staff and clients
5. Extra superannuation (0.5% more than the standard rate)
6. Salary sacrifice
7. Free parking

How to Apply:

Closing date for applications is Monday 3rd October (9am)

Please send a cover letter including a brief statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages) and your up to date resume, including 2 recent professional referees to:

Rachel Pearce, Health Services Manager

[email protected] 

No applications from recruitment agents will be considered.