Support Worker - Bilingual

• Casual position

• Albury location

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

Bilingual Support Workers are integral members of our Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) team, bringing cultural knowledge and fluency to support newly arrived humanitarian entrants to settle and orientate to life in Australia.

This is an opportunity for someone who speaks Kiswahili (essential), Kinyamulenge, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, French or Lingala (desirable)

About you

• Fluency in Kiswahili (essential), Kinyamulenge, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, French or Lingala (desirable)
• Understanding of the people, cultural and political history of the people of DR Congo, Rwanda and Burundi and the Swahili linguistic regions of East and Central Africa
• Confidence conversing in English to other professionals in private and public settings
• Understanding of the needs of humanitarian migrants who have experienced multiple and complex vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated competence in using essential business software (Microsoft Office) and mobile technologies
• Driver's License and Working with Children are mandatory requirements for this role

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your pay, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3, hourly from $37.36 + casual loading + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Kirri Larsen on 0415 992 162 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close at close: Sunday 9^th of February 2025

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.

Job Ref #: 11758