Community Engagement Support Officer (Turkish Speaking)

$63,000 + Super + Salary Packaging (pro rata) | Part-Time (0.5 FTE) | 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Our client is committed to improving health outcomes through early detection and community engagement. Working alongside government, healthcare providers and community organisations, they deliver statewide programs that improve equitable access to essential health services for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a fluent Turkish-speaking Community Engagement Support Officer to help strengthen community connections and increase participation in important preventative health programs.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace and strongly encourages applications from individuals with lived experience, cultural knowledge and/or established connections within the Turkish-speaking community.

Applications from candidates of all backgrounds and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse communities are also encouraged.

About the role

Working closely with the Community Development Team Leader, you'll use your Turkish language skills,



cultural knowledge and community connections to engage with local communities, deliver culturally appropriate support and help improve access to essential health services.

Key responsibilities include

- Building trusted relationships with Turkish-speaking community members and organisations.
- Delivering community information sessions and attending outreach events.
- Supporting clients to book and attend appointments.
- Providing language assistance and culturally appropriate support.
- Partnering with community leaders, faith-based organisations and local services.
- Assisting with community campaigns and engagement activities.
- Supporting community champions and local health promotion initiatives.

About you

- Fluency in Turkish (essential).
- Strong cultural knowledge and established connections within the Turkish community.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence engaging with community groups and speaking in public settings.
- Solid organisational and computer skills.
- Current Victorian Driver Licence and willingness to travel locally.

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📌 Community Engagement Support Officer (Turkish Speaking) (Melbourne)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment Group
📍 Melbourne