The Community Worker will deliver culturally responsive programs for seniors in Victoria, coordinate food relief for low-income families, elderly migrants, and international students, and support settlement needs through mentoring, information sessions, and targeted referrals.

Key duties include conducting needs assessments, interviewing clients to assess difficulties, developing educational and support interventions, linking clients to aged care, welfare, housing, and health services, monitoring and reporting on client progress, organising outreach events, building partnerships with councils and multicultural agencies, preparing submissions for funding, and maintaining regular contact with elderly clients to reduce isolation. The role requires a relevant background in community development or welfare support, strong skills in needs assessment and culturally appropriate program design, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, knowledge of health, welfare, housing, employment, and training resources, and cultural competence in working with Filipino-Australian communities.

Tasks & Responsibilities

- Deliver culturally responsive programs for seniors in Victoria, including wellness workshops, social gatherings, and aged care navigation support.
- Coordinate food relief initiatives such as pantry distributions, meal services, and grocery support for low-income families, elderly migrants, and international students.
- Interview clients and conduct intake assessments to identify difficulties and assess community needs for health, welfare, housing, employment, and training resources.
- Develop, plan, and implement targeted interventions, educational,



training, and support programs to assist clients.
- Monitor, review, and report on the progress, needs, and outcomes of clients to ensure services remain appropriate, responsive, and consistent with each client’s assessed needs, goals, and available funding.
- Refer clients to relevant aged care services, student welfare programs, housing support, employment services, and health providers through FCCVI's network of partners.
- Organise outreach events and information sessions to promote awareness of available grants, support schemes, and community resources for Filipino Australians.
- Liaise and build partnerships with local councils, multicultural agencies, government bodies, and service providers to expand FCCVI's capacity in community development, food relief, and aged care support.
- Assist international students and young people with settlement and social challenges by offering mentoring, information sessions, and referrals to education and housing resources.
- Prepare and submit grant applications and submissions for funding to government bodies and philanthropic agencies to sustain and grow FCCVI's programs.
- Maintain regular contact with elderly community members through home visits, phone check-ins,



and group activities to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.
- Support families, support the implementation of community development projects, and promote awareness of community resources focused on health, education, and social inclusion.

Benefits The role is full-time. The salary for the position is between $78,000.00 and $88,000.00 plus superannuation depending on experience and qualifications. Other perks include those required under the NES. Qualifications & Experience

- Relevant experience in community development, welfare support, or related human services.
- Relevant qualifications or background in community services, social work, welfare, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong ability to assess client and community needs and design culturally appropriate educational and support programs.
- Excellent communication and interviewing skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, liaise with agencies, and build partnerships.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health, welfare, housing, employment, and training resources.

About Company The Filipino Community Council of Victoria, Inc. (FCCVI) is the peak body representing Filipino Australian organisations across Victoria. Established in 1988, it is a non-political, non-profit, benevolent community service organisation dedicated to uniting, supporting, and empowering the Filipino community. FCCVI partners with government, mainstream agencies, and cultural groups to deliver aged care, community support, volunteer programs, and cultural initiatives that strengthen connections and improve quality of life.

📌 Community Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Filipino Community Council of Victoria
📍 Melbourne