Job description
* Part-time - 24 hours per fortnight with option to choose a casual position
* 21 month project, with permanent position available dependent on future funding.
* Based in Lutruwita / Tasmania, with flexible work options
* SCHADS Level 4
* Generous salary sacrifice benefits and extra annual leave over the New Year period
* This is a dedicated role for an Asian migrant sex worker
* Applications will be reviewed when they are submitted, so apply ASAP
ORGANISATION DESCRIPTION
Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association, is the national peak body representing sex workers and sex worker organisations across the country. We advocate for sex worker rights, fighting for social, legal, political, cultural, health, and economic justice. Our work is built on principles of self-determination, peer leadership and community-driven advocacy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the CALD outreach worker, you will support sex workers in Lutruwita/Tasmania, including visiting and talking with sex workers, to share information about health, rights, safety, and referrals to other services. You will also help create resources in different languages, take part in community events, build relationships and trust, and help with delivering awareness training for services. You will be part of a national network of peer sex worker organisations and will have support from others doing similar work across the country.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
* Is a current or former sex worker who understands the issues Asian migrant sex workers face.
* Speaks Chinese, Thai or Korean, and can speak English at a conversational level.
* Understands cultural safety, peer work, and sex worker rights.
* Feels confident speaking with people from different backgrounds.
* Can work independently and also part of a team.
* Knows how to use online tools.
IT’S ALSO GREAT IF YOU:
* Have done peer education or community outreach before.
* Know about health, legal and safety issues for sex workers in Australia.
* Can help make or translate materials in your language(s).
* Are connected with the Asian migrant sex worker community and want to be involved in the movement.
If you are interested in the position but unsure whether you meet the criteria, please contact Lych at using the subject line: CALD Outreach Worker - Bilingual (Chinese, Thai, or Korean) - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.
LOCATION AND FLEXIBILITY
This job is based in Lutruwita/Tasmania with the office based in Nipaluna/Hobart, but flexible working arrangements are available. We are happy for a worker based interstate to do this job while touring regularly in lutruwita/Tasmania. We’re happy to discuss how the role could fit alongside your touring schedule.
If you’re unsure or need help with your application, please contact us — we’re happy to talk with you or support you through the process.
WHY JOIN US?
* Work in a peer-led workplace that supports sex workers.
* Be supported to learn new skills and grow your experience.
* Work with a national team of sex workers.
* Do work that helps improve the health and safety for sex workers.
Scarlet Alliance is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from Asian migrant sex workers who have been incarcerated, with disability, who inject drugs, and who are LGBTIQA+. If you have any accessibility needs for the recruitment process, just let us know.
SALARY & CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
This is a maximum term part-time position of 0.3 FTE (12 hours/week) paid above the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Level 4.1 - 4.4 ($45.25 - $48.70 per hour) (plus casual loading if you prefer a casual contract) and subject to the National Employment Standards.
Salary sacrifice is available for this position.
How to Apply
Please click Apply Now to submit your application.
For any questions, contact Lych at .
We respect your privacy. Your application will be kept confidential and only shared with staff involved in hiring. Information will be stored securely and only used for this recruitment process.
An application form is attached.