• $40 - $49.99 per hour
• Applications close:
• Job posted on: 12th Aug 2026
• Sydney > Campsie
• Part Time, Contract
• Multiculturalism and Diversity, Legal and Human Rights, Womens Organisations and Services, Social Work
• Not For Profit (NFP)
• Part time fixed term contract (21 hrs per week until 30 June 2027)
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options
• Flexible working conditions

If you are passionate about supporting migrant and refugee women, empowering them to take control of all aspect of their life, then this role is for you.

The role is responsible for providing case work support, predominantly in collaboration with mainstream services, to women from refugee and migrant backgrounds (and their children) who reside in the Inner West and Canterbury Bankstown area. The role also supports the SETS DFV Specialist to build the capacity of services and communities to understand and respond to DFV within their sphere of influence, with particular regard to experiences of migrants and refugees. It also contributes to the advocacy of cultural informed DFV practices across a range of networks and services. This will be achieved through casework, referrals, outreach, organising group activities and education sessions, as well as stakeholder engagement while working in collaboration with the rest of the SETS and Employment team.

A detailed position description is available on our website: https://metroassist.org.au/get-involved/work-with-us/

The salary is based on Level 3 of the SCHADS Award, and generous salary packaging options are available. The successful applicant will also benefit from ongoing support & supervision, flexible working conditions to maintain excellent work-life balance, and our Employee Assistance Program.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Human Services, Social Work or related area and experience working with migrant and refugee women, especially those newly and recently arrived in Australia;
• Demonstrated experience undertaking community development initiatives;
• Experience providing effective, strength based and person centered services/programs to clients;
• High level interpersonal, communication skills and report writing skills including attention to detail;
• Effective cross-cultural communication and client advocacy skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with all key stakeholders including clients, service providers and their communities;
• Demonstrated values of integrity, reliability, professionalism and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office programs;
• Current driver’s license and access to a full registered motor vehicle;

Desirable

• Be competent in any of these community languages: Arabic, Mandarin/Cantonese, Vietnamese or a language spoken in an Indian Sub-continent countries

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our People and Culture Team: [email protected] using the subject line: Settlement Worker - Women's Empowerment enquiry via.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants are encouraged to submit updated applications tailored to this vacancy.

Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check.

The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.

A position description is attached.

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