Operations Advisor Jamma

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 the Role

In 2026 a review was undertaken of Jamma, its’ strategic directions, staffing structure, roles and responsibilities. It was recommended that a new role be introduced, Operations Advisor, to support Jamma’s next phase of development. The Operations Advisor will work alongside the Jamma Program Manager to implement recommendations of the review.

• Hours: 22.8 hours per week (0.6FTE), Part Time
• Fixed Term: until 30 June 2027
• Base Salary (SCHADS Level 6) $115,339.12 per annum (pro rata), 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: Dandenong & Melton   
• Applications Close: Sunday, 20^th September; 11:59 pm
• Interviews: to be held in the week beginning 28 September 2026

You will have

1. Systems thinking with the ability to work in complex environments, identity root causes, anticipate consequences, and create long term viable solutions.
2. Experience in change management based on excellent engagement and relationship building skills with the ability to build trusted connections and facilitate open dialogue.
3. Experience in being in leadership positions in community based or not-for-profit organisations
4. Degree or postgraduate qualifications in related field, or a Diploma with substantial equivalent experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector

For more information

• On the role, please see the position description
• On CMY, visit https://www.cmy.net.au/about-us
• Contact person for the role: Kenyatta Dei Wal – Jamma Program Manager, on 0432 032 194

How to Apply

• Click "Apply" on the job and complete the application form. If you don't already have a profile, please create one to submit your application
• 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 
• For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here: Careers Vic Gov - Guide 

Please note, under special measures, this role is only available for candidates of South Sudanese background.

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.