Multicultural Community Engagement Officer

• Part-time (0.4FTE) 12 month position
• Work across the Eastern suburbs + Melbourne St (Ringwood) office + WFH
• $ 42.84ph + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
• Interviews to commence in the new year

As a Multicultural Community Engagement Officer (MCEO), you will join our innovative multicultural engagement model, working collaboratively with other casual MCEOs, community partners, and a Project Lead to support a range of community engagement initiatives across Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs.

This role plays a key part in strengthening relationships with established and newly emerging multicultural communities, increasing access to services, reducing stigma, and supporting community-led approaches to wellbeing.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Multicultural Community Engagement, you will:

• Build and foster strong relationships with multicultural community leaders, service providers, and cultural groups.
• Coordinate and deliver outreach initiatives, workshops, and engagement activities.
• Support community consultations and facilitate focus groups to understand community needs.
• Assist the Project Lead in developing and delivering engagement plans tailored to each community.
• Co-design and distribute culturally appropriate resources.
• Promote and participate in community-focused wellbeing and education programs.
• Provide warm referrals and help community members navigate support services.
• Participate in case discussions, planning, and cross-team collaboration when required.

Who we’re looking for

If you’re passionate about multicultural community engagement and improving access to services for diverse communities in Melbourne’s East, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience in multicultural engagement, community development, or partnership work.
• Bring strong facilitation skills and confidence working with groups.
• Be passionate about community connection, wellbeing, and reducing stigma around help-seeking.
• Hold a relevant qualification or background in community services, social work, health promotion, or a related field (desirable but not essential).