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The Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights (AMWCHR) is an organisation of Muslim women working to advance the rights and status of Muslim women in Australia. We are a non-religious organisation reflecting the sectarian, cultural and linguistic diversity within the Muslim community.
We work for the rights of women by:
Empowering women's self-determination
Bringing a human rights approach to bear on issues of inequality and disadvantage
Working with individuals, the community, and government to advocate for equality within the Australian context.
The Program Coordinator (Women's Programs, Dari Language) is part of the Community Programs Team and has responsibility for delivering a range of community capacity building programs developed by AMWCHR. This role is required to promote community development programs, engaging diverse communities to organise groups and facilitate or conduct workshops and program activities across South East suburbs of Melbourne.
The Program Coordinator will be required to contribute to the development of, and facilitate, community and sector capacity building and education initiatives that support Muslim communities & strengthen women's capacity and active participation in the broader Australian community. The role will also contribute to the continuous development of the Community Programs portfolio and AMWCHR's capacity to develop and deliver direct services to Muslim communities that are of the highest professional standard.
The Program Coordinator is a confident and highly skilled groupwork facilitator, community worker, program organiser and administrator, and has the drive and commitment to grow the impact of the program, thriving in a highly independent working environment.
The role requires regular travel as program delivery occurs in a range of locations throughout Victoria.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Engagement of communities and networks
Develop the capacity of Muslim women to develop communities that are connected, aspirational, driven to advocate for their own rights and of others.
Plan, promote, develop and deliver a range of community capacity building programs for Muslim communities, targeting primarily Muslim women covering a range of topics including, settlement, family violence, leadership and parenting.
Market and promote community capacity development programs widely.
Form and develop community groups of women for program delivery.
Maintain and build professional networks and foster good working relationships with external stakeholders.
Represent the AMWCHR on external committees, networks and forums as required.
Establish linkages and collaborative working relationships with relevant external stakeholders to facilitate the success of the program. These may include:
o Community leaders in the sector
o Community leaders outside the sector
o Schools and educational institutions
o Community hubs, councils
o Community agencies
o Service providers
2. 2. Conduct and facilitate workshops and group sessions
Deliver and facilitate highly engaging psychoeducational and therapeutic workshops and group-based activities where relevant or assigned, utilising a strengths-based approach through the framework and curriculum designed by the organisation.
Review and evaluate emerging research with a view to continuously improve the delivery of programs.
Document ongoing learnings that emerge through the programs and continuously review the relevance and responsiveness of the content, plans and strategies of the programs to improve their effectiveness and efficiency and implement them in consultation with the Team Leader.
3. 3. Program administration, evaluation and supervision
Maintain records and carry out other administrative duties and procedures that contribute to efficiently and effectively conduct programs and organisations' operations as required within funding arrangements and organisational policies.
Prepare proposals and reports for relevant programs as required, in consultation with the management and the program team.
Ensure the successful completion of work plan requirements of allocated projects as set out by the Team Leader.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures of AMWCHR as they apply to the administration and delivery of community development programs.
Attend and participate in AMWCHR staff meetings, contribute to strategic and operational planning, development and management of policies, procedures and professional sharing.
Participate in group and individual supervision meetings adopting a readiness for reflective thinking and an openness for constructive feedback.
Participate in performance appraisal processes during the designated periods.
Model AMWCHR's values and associated behaviours within the organisation and across external liaisons.
Maintain positive collegiate relationships with management and colleagues, reporting relevant issues and contributing to a professional and harmonious workplace.
Applicants must respond to the following KSA:
* Oral and written proficiencies in Dari language with additional language of Hazaragi preferred.
* Current driver's licence, Working with Children's Check and Police Check. Capable, comfortable and competent to drive across various locations in Melbourne daily.
* Qualifications in social work, community development or psychology (essential)
* Experience in assessing community groups' needs and developing training sessions accordingly.
* An understanding of Islamic religious diversity, cultures, migration and settlement issues. Proven experience and understanding of a participatory, supportive and empowerment-based style of facilitating small and large groups across a diverse range of clients
* Ability to moderate group dynamics and negotiate potentially volatile and sensitive environments.
* A deep understanding and experience in the family violence sector, in particular familiarity with Change the Story frameworks in prevention work against family violence.
* A deep understanding and experience in working with families and children and familiarity with parenting models and behavioural theories of change.
* Experience in facilitating group sessions through different language interpreters.
* Ability to manage projects, monitor own workload, pay attention to details and ensure all work tasks are completed in accordance with assigned portfolio and funding arrangements.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a culturally diverse team.
* Well-developed written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Well-developed time management, record keeping and organisational skills.
AMWCHR is committed to child safety. The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check and be required to obtain a valid Working with Children Check. AMWCHR offers flexible working arrangements and salary packaging.
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