About the role
The PALM Community Connections role is to collaborate with employers to facilitate meaningful connections for workers with their local communities and diaspora networks. 

The role will include informing community networks about the PALM Scheme and building cultural bridges between worker groups and the local community, thus facilitating meaningful relationships and mutual cultural understanding. Local community bodies may include churches, sporting groups, local government, service groups, and welfare centres.

The role also includes collaboration in the support for workers in difficulty or hardship, facilitating the repatriation of workers who have left the Scheme, and provision of support for worker families who are part of the Family Accompaniment Scheme. 

This is a full-time, ongoing position, located in the Mildura region.  Whilst this is a working from home position, the person in this role will be travelling around the region meeting with stakeholders.

About you
We are looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor’s degree in community development or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
• Studies or demonstrated relevant experience in project management and/or community and stakeholder engagement. 
• Demonstrated understanding of Pacific Islands and/or Timorese cultures.
• Familiarity with rural culture and structures in Victoria and experience working with people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have a current driver’s licence and their own vehicle
• Have a Working with Children Check
• Have the right to work in Australia
• Undergo a national Police Check before commencement

How to apply

• If you enjoy working in an organisation with purpose and you have a positive attitude, please download and review the position description
• Submit your application through our recruitment portal: https://victas.elmotalent.com.au/careers/website/jobs
• Please upload two documents in PDF format: your Resume and a Cover Letter
• There is no closing date for applications, the vacancy will close as soon as a successful candidate is identified
• Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted
• For all queries, please contact the People and Culture Advisor at: people&culture@victas.uca.org.au

The Uniting Church in Australia

• Is one of the largest church in Australia, and a leading presence in the not-for-profit sector. 
• Is deeply committed to faith, justice and the community, and partners with associated entities to support and provide a large range of community services.
• Is committed to child safety, equal opportunity, inclusion and recognition of First Peoples. 
• Values Trust, Collaboration, Growth & Sustainability and characteristics aligned to the ethos of the Uniting Church.

Generous benefits 
We offer a professional and friendly work environment with great staff benefits under our EBA – The Lay Staff Collective Employment Agreement 2023