Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia – Community Development Officer – Communication and Engagement

Centre for Multicultural Youth · Carlton · Posted 2 weeks ago

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$92k Full-timeRemote

$92,279.20 per annum plus Super and access to Salary Packaging

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Job posted on: 5th Oct 2026

Melbourne > Carlton

Full Time

Multiculturalism and Diversity, Community Development, Youth, Legal and Human Rights, Events Management

Not For Profit (NFP)

Job description

About CMY

The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a non-profit organisation based in Victoria and has been shaping culture alongside multicultural young people and communities since 1988. Our purpose is to create a society where multicultural young people live a life where they are connected and can fully reach their potential. CMY works to address systemic barriers that impact multicultural young people by:

Advocating for social change, challenging inequities and barriers that multicultural young people face.

Delivering support services and programs to young people and families.

Connecting and creating innovative opportunities for multicultural young people.

Amplifying the voices and experience of multicultural young people to shift narratives and influence systems.

Influencing government and policy makers with evidence-based information and lived experience.

Developing the knowledge, confidence and skills of other organisations, businesses and government.

Researching current issues affecting multicultural young people to inform what we do.

Our work is youth-informed, strengths-based, and grounded in diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. At CMY, we all play a part in shaping systems, attitudes and behaviours that create the society we all deserve. Find out more: cmy.net.au/about-us

About MYAN

Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) is the national peak body representing the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds – Australia’s national voice on multicultural youth issues.

MYAN is auspiced and chaired by the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY).

MYAN works in partnership with young people, government and non-government agencies at the state and national levels to support a consistent approach to addressing the rights and needs of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in policy and service delivery. MYAN facilitates a national approach to youth settlement through its broad networks and partners in each state and territory. MYAN also supports the development of young people’s leadership and advocacy skills through national youth events and a national Youth Ambassador’s Network.

About the Role

The Community Development Officer - Communication and Engagement at Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) plays a key role in fostering relationships with various stakeholders, including young people and partner organisations. This position is instrumental in supporting to shape advocacy content and developing communication strategies that speaks to the aspirations and challenges of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds as well as the community organisations that support them.

This role is a focus on youth capacity building, equipping them for active involvement in policy and advocacy initiatives. Based at the CMY Carlton office, this role is crucial in enhancing policy and advocacy opportunities for these young individuals

Hours: 38 hours per week (1.0 FTE), Full Time

Base Salary (SCHADS Level 4) : $92,279.20 per annum plus Super and access to Salary Packaging (Salary Packaging is a great way to increase the value of your salary by allowing you to receive a portion of your income in the form of tax free or tax-deductible benefits.)

Location: CMY Carlton

Applications Close: 11:59pm, on the closing date

Interviews: to be held in the week beginning 9 November 2026

You will have

Experience working on in National programs Level work, networks or initiatives involving young particularly working with young people from refugee and/or migrant backgrounds.

Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of/issues affecting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia.

Demonstrated experience in effective youth participation and/or community development processes with young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, including facilitating and coordinating youth-focused/led activities.

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, such as young people, community organisations, government and sector stakeholders and/or funding bodies.

Demonstrated organisational and planning skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously contribute effectively within a team, show initiative and adapt to changing priorities,

For more information

On the role, please see the position description attached below

On CMY, visit https://www.cmy.net.au/about-us

Contact person for the role: Rana Ebrahimi – MYAN National Manager on (03) 9340 3717

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

Provide your updated resume / CV

Follow the instructions to upload your resume and a document outlining examples/a response addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. This can be included in your cover letter or a separate document. Applications submitted without addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered

Documents must be in MS Word or PDF format

For guidelines on how to apply for a job at CMY please read here (also attached below).

For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here: Careers Vic Gov - Guide

CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short-listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

About Centre for Multicultural Youth

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About Centre for Multicultural Youth

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is a non-profit organisation in Victoria that supports multicultural young people and communities. It focuses on addressing systemic barriers through advocacy, support services, innovative opportunities, and research, aiming to enhance the lives and potential of multicultural youth.

Pay for this role sits inside the typical band for Community Services & Care roles on this board ($91,000 to $108,000 across 28 listings with pay shown).

Roughly $51 an hour as a full-time equivalent.

Roles from this employer typically stay open about 17 days on this board.

Working in Carlton

Carlton is a diverse suburb located just north of Melbourne’s CBD. It is known for its cultural and educational institutions, including the University of Melbourne. The area hosts various businesses, with opportunities in hospitality, retail, and education, making it attractive for jobseekers in these sectors.

Public transport access is convenient, with Melbourne Central station nearby and tram routes 1, 16, and 19 servicing the area. This connectivity allows for easy commuting to and from Carlton, as well as access to the broader Melbourne transport network.

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Getting there

Train

Melbourne Central station nearestCity Loop

Tram

Route 1Route 1: East Coburg - South Melbourne
Route 16Route 16: Melbourne University - Kew via St Kilda
Route 19Route 19: North Coburg - Flinders Street

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