About Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and Northwest of the State.

About Aged and Community Services The Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) provides access to valued services and promotes the needs of multicultural communities. The MRC Tas strategic focus is supported by an understanding of client and community needs, fostered through ongoing engagement. Aged and Community Services provides services to support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) seniors, Tasmanians with a moderate disability or ongoing health condition, carers and key stakeholders working with CALD community members.

Programs are delivered through the Home and Community Care Program (HACC), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Support at Home program (SaH), the Carer Gateway Program, and Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care Program.

- Job Type: Casual
- Location: Hobart
- Award and Level: SCHADS Level 2 Casual

About the role The Community Support Worker – Aged and Community Services role is to effectively build positive rapport with clients, and provide assistance and support, using client centred practices and a strengths-based model. The role also undertakes administrative tasks related to the recording of client engagement such as progress notes and Incident Reporting after each home visit. This position works as a part of a team, engaging with clients, MRC Tas staff, volunteers, service providers and the community. The position will undertake a range of activities requiring the application of established work procedures and may exercise limited initiative and/or judgment within clearly established procedures and/or guidelines.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential





- Certificate 3 in Aged Care and/or Certificate 3 in Home and Community Care.
- Skills and experience in aged and/or community services and experience working in a cross-cultural setting in the health, social or community services sector.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues common in the CALD population and knowledge of the barriers older CALD clients may face in accessing services.
- Ability and commitment to deliver support programs and group activities to clients, with a focus on building and/or maintaining client independence.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Effective written communication skills and demonstrated ability to complete case notes.
- Administrative, organisational and time management skills; including demonstrated competence in the use of technology and ability to keep accurate records.
- A driver’s licence.
- A registered and roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance available to use for casual shifts.

What do we offer?

- Salary Packaging
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities

For further information, please refer to the Position Description, or contact Donna Minehan, Manager, Aged and Community Services for a confidential conversation on 0362210*** during business hours.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People registration and Work rights in Australia.

NOTE: Please include an address to the selection criteria (see Position Description)



in your application. You may upload this as a separate document or include with your cover letter.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People registration and Work rights in Australia.

Applicants who fail to provide up-to-date resume, cover letter and response to the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Applications close: 11:59PM | 18 October 2026 (Late applications will not be accepted)

Rolling interviews: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an interview before the closing date.

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. This is reflected in our robust policies and procedures.

Children and young people’s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child protected and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or who are impacted by our work. All staff, volunteers, contractors and clients are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

MRC Tas is a recognised Employer of Choice. We value diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from underrepresented groups, including people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people with caring responsibilities, LGBTIQA people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged and supported

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