Outreach Officer - Queensland Migrant WorkWise - Cairns

Queensland Migrant WorkWise is a government funded initiative delivered through the Queensland Council of Unions providing education and information to temporary visa holders/migrant workers and their employers about their rights and obligations under the Migration Act.

The role of an Outreach Officer is to:

Develop networks and relationships with local stakeholders including union organisers, community organisations, local government, employer bodies such as local regional chambers of business, and employers who employ temporary visa holders to promote and deliver the program.
Identify workplace and community settings to deliver education resources and including workplace induction meetings, community meetings, and regional worker education events.
Deliver education and information sessions to temporary visa holders and their employers on their respective rights and obligations under the Migration Act, as well as key workplace rights under the Fair Work Act and work health and safety laws.
Review and provide feedback on the effectiveness and quality of information and education resources.