Multicultural NSW

We have two new roles available in our Community and Policy Division. If you’re looking for a career change in 2025, you may be interested in one of these:  Senior Policy and Project Officer – Systemic Change Manager, Community Resilience (Policy, Research & Evaluation).   Find out more - https://lnkd.in/guWHzE22

🎟️ Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the 2025 Premier’s Harmony Dinner. Join us to celebrate the outstanding contributions our community have made over the last year and meet new and old friends.    You don’t want to miss out so get your tickets today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxT6btin

🌟 Exciting news at Multicultural NSW! 🌟 We are pleased to announce that James Jegasothy has been appointed as our new Deputy CEO. James will officially join Multicultural NSW in December, leading our Community Development Division. James has had an incredible journey. Having come to Australia as a refugee, he is deeply passionate about achieving equitable outcomes for vulnerable people and communities. Informed by his personal history, James has dedicated more than 20 years to advocating for community, holding strategic leadership and governance roles across government, for-purpose, and community sectors. James currently serves as the Executive Director at the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI). In this role, he provides leadership and strategic direction to the Minister and State Government. His governance experience extends to being the Board Chair of Rise Network, Board Director at WA Child and Adolescent Health Service, and Commissioner on the Anglican Social Responsibilities Commission. James has also: 🔹Coordinated programs at the Australian Red Cross 🔹Served as Vice Chair of the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees 🔹Held the role of Secretary at the Ethnic Communities Council of WA 🔹Acted as the WA State Manager of Welcome to Australia (now Welcoming Australia) 🔹Travelled to the United States with the State Department to explore issues of race in law enforcement. We look forward to the expertise, passion, and leadership he will bring to Multicultural NSW. #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #CommunityDevelopment #MulticulturalNSW #NewBeginnings #EquityAndAdvocacy  

We’ve opened the Stronger Together Local Council Major Festival grants! These grants will support local councils to deliver festivals that celebrate cultural diversity as a precious part of our identity and way of life. Applications close Wednesday 8 January 2025. Find out more at 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtea6hDA

🚀 What an incredible experience at the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) National Conference 2024   A huge thank you to AUSIT and their team for hosting such a well-organised and insightful event. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with peers, share knowledge, and strengthen our commitment to enhancing language services for diverse communities.   Our team came away inspired by thought-providing insights, including Dr Holly Ann Silvestri’s (University of Arizona) powerful keynote and the AI roundtable moderated by Marc Orlando with Dr Holly Ann Silvestri, Anthony Pym, Vanessa Enríquez Raído, Fatih Karakas and Sean Xiang Cheng.   🧠 Technology is shaping our profession—understanding AI’s impact is crucial. 🤝 While AI advances, it can’t replicate human understanding of culture, context, or individual nuances, highlighting the irreplaceable role of interpreters, particularly for critical work such as in courts and medical settings.   If you’re a passionate translator or interpreter, join Multicultural NSW! Learn more here👉 https://lnkd.in/gHK4D-_R   Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to making the event a success!

We're live at the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) National Conference 2024 in Melbourne!   If you're attending, don't miss Silvia Martinez and Rema Nazha on 'Enhancing simultaneous interpretation with technology' in the courtroom and Mayanne Lafontaine, PhD, on "Increasing professional capability to meet the demand for Pasifika Interpreters in NSW." Both sessions taking place today. See you there!   #AUSIT #AUSITNationalConference2024 #Language Services #MulticulturalNSW #Translation #Interpreting #Diversity #Inclusion #PasifikaInterpreting #Courts #InterpretingTechology #InterpretingTools

We're proud to be a silver sponsor of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) National Conference 2024 in Melbourne on 21 November.   This year's theme, 'Navigating Change, Embracing Diversity', aligns with our commitment to advancing language services across NSW.   Be sure to catch Mayanne Lafontaine, PhD on Day 2 as she discusses "increasing professional capability to meet the demand for Pasifika Interpreters in NSW" plus Silvia Martinez and Rema Nazha who will lead a discussion on enhancing simultaneous interpreting with technology.   We look forward to seeing you there!   #AUSIT #AUSITNationalConference2024 #Language Services #MulticulturalNSW #Translation #Interpreting #Diversity #Inclusion #PasifikaInterpreting #Courts #InterpretingTechology #InterpretingTools

We’re currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced Community Development Director to join our team. You will be at the forefront of fostering inclusive, collaborative, and vibrant communities across NSW.   As Community Development Director, you will lead engagement, consultation and collaboration across NSW. Your leadership will be critical in working with key stakeholders to address community concerns by influencing broader government policy.   We’re looking for a leader to:   ✅Lead strategic community engagement and development initiatives. ✅Champion diversity and inclusion across diverse communities. ✅Collaborate with government and non-government sectors to drive impactful outcomes.   Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghQCBiAe   🗓️ Applications close Thursday 21 November 2024

📢 Multicultural NSW Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants Now Open!    The Multicultural NSW Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants provide funding for places of worship and other eligible places where faith communities gather regularly. Grants between $5,000 to $250,000 are available for projects delivered by 30 June 2026.   Grant objectives: ✅ Enable safe spaces for communities to profess, practice and maintain their faith and religious heritage, without fear of racial or religious intolerance ✅ Reduce the risk of harm to people and property ✅ Build community resilience, wellbeing, and cohesion   📅 Information Session Join us on for an online info session on Monday 18 November 2024 at 4pm. RSVP to safeplacesgrants@multicultural.nsw.gov.au before Friday 15 November.   Applications close at 3pm, Thursday 19 December 2024   Apply now and help create safer, more inclusive spaces for all faith communities 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJvCynfq

Interested in joining our team? We currently have a number of roles available:   * Senior Policy and Project Officer, Settlement * Senior Project Officer, Systemic Change * Project Support Officer, Systemic Change * Policy and Project Officer, Systemic Change * Grants Accounts Payable Officer * Communications and Event Adviser If you want to make a difference in the community, visit our Careers page at https://lnkd.in/guWHzE22