This role engages multicultural youth in the Greater Darwin Region to identify key issues affecting young people and collaborate on solutions requiring support from the NT Government and other sectors. It involves establishing a youth consultative forum and creating initiatives that enhance leadership skills, foster identity exploration, and encourage networking through creative approaches and social media. The role also works to increase youth representation and influence understanding of youth issues through innovative approaches.
About the program - MyNT-Kaleidoscope MyNT-Kaleidoscope is a service designed to connect multicultural youth in the NT, empowering them to access needed supports, grow their leadership skills, and engage as active members of their community.
About Melaleuca Australia Formed in 1997, Melaleuca Australia is a specialist organisation that supports humanitarian entrants, migrants, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds of all ages, settling in the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia, through the provision of a suite of specialist services.
The organisation also offers generalist employment services as a Workforce Australia service provider, under an alliance arrangement with AMES Australia, to enhance and improve economic participation through supporting individuals into meaningful employment.
Key responsibilities: 1. Systemic impact
Engage multicultural youth across the NT to identify key issues affecting them and work collaboratively to develop solutions that require support from the NT Government and other sectors. Develop and establish initiatives that provide opportunities for young people to grow their leadership skills, explore their identities, and network together. Work to increase the representation of multicultural youth in the NT, raising awareness of the issues they face and influencing public understanding. 2. Relationship Management
Assist in organising and facilitating youth engagement activities and consultations to gather insights and encourage active participation. Provide hands-on support at youth events, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive environment for participants. 3. Contracts, Systems, Reporting and Administration
Coordinate program deliverables in line with the approved Annual Work Plan. Provide logistical support for project activities, including event preparation and resource development. Support communication and marketing activities by drafting social media communications and producing promotional materials. 4. Organisation wide
Comply with Melaleuca policies, procedures and values. Support a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Develop and maintain professional and respectful working relationships with all staff, stakeholders, and clients. SELECTION CRITERIA
Relevant tertiary education and/or professional development in project management, community engagement, or related disciplines. Experience in youth work, community services, or project support and coordination. Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting young people from multicultural backgrounds. Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with young people and stakeholders. Exceptional organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. WHY WORK WITH US?
We embrace diversity and inclusion and contribute to making a real difference in the lives of our clients. Be part of a highly supportive and friendly team environment. HOW TO APPLY
If this role is of genuine interest, your application must include:
A copy of your current resume; and A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined above. Position Description can be downloaded from our website: melaleuca.org.au/employment
#J-18808-Ljbffr