Recreation officer
Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Community Council - SMECC

Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Community Council has been a major provider of community services to help settle new migrants and refugees into Sunraysia for over 30 years. SMECC deliver a range of community services to support community members assimilate into the district.

Do you aspire to work as an Assistant Community Services Worker in a Community services organisation? If so, this may be the right opportunity for you.

This opportunity is for a student to gain structured workplace learning as an Assistant Community Services Worker in a supportive team. This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VDSS subject in Community Services or Business to gain skills at a leading community service organisation. Main focus will be to assist with the Sunraysia Multicultural Festival, setting up and packing up activities and or assisting with reception duties.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Hygiene.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios at a community event.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students undertaking an SWL placement with Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Community Council would gain skills and experience in the below listed areas.
• Reception Tasks
• Answering phones
• Customer Service
• Setting up and packing up activities
• Assist with the SMECC Sunraysia Multicultural Festival
• Filing
• Basic computer processing
• Cleaning

Student Requirements

Students with a positive can-do attitude towards learning, self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VDSS subject.

Whilst the students is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

Neat Casual business attire, long pants and polo shirt with enclosed shoes.
KMART Mildura is a supplier of appropriate workwear clothing.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services