Do you want to work in one of Australia’s leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation to torture and trauma survivors; that’s quality focused, diverse & committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people in communities? 

Come & join us!

The Organisation

"STARTTS is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees in NSW. The focus of STARTTS approach is on building capacity and empowering people and communities to take control over their own lives, using a strengths-based approach and building on individual, family, community and cultural strengths." 

The Role

The position provides community support referral and youth work support to students from years K-6 in Heaton Public School. Implementing programs within the school to support students at risk with particular focus on young people of refugee and refugee-like backgrounds.

Heaton Public School is located in the Newcastle suburb of Jesmond and is the local school for children from the northern part of Jesmond and the suburb of Birmingham Gardens. 

The successful applicant will be part of a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team. 

Skills and Qualifications Required

Essential:

1. Youth Work or other relevant qualifications (min Cert IV).
2. Experience in Youth Work – at least 2 years.
3. A clear understanding of the issues confronting vulnerable young people (including culturally & linguistically diverse, domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse and child safety, mental health and relationships) and their impact on families.
4. Knowledge and understanding of youth and welfare services, networks and resources and ability to access those relevant to the areas of individuals and family needs.
5. Capacity to collaborate with key community and youth services to identify and support at-risk young people.
6. Ability to liaise with wider school community to organise and participate in extracurricular activities. 
7. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively & creatively with individuals & families.
8. Demonstrated ability to assess the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged families where there are concerns for the safety and wellbeing of young people.

*This position is considered child-related employment and will require a Working with Children Background Check and a National Police Check.

S*In line with the Public Health Order, all STARTTS workers are considered Health Workers and are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to be eligible for consideration for employment with STARTTS, all recruits must provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or alternatively provide a Medical Contraindication in the approved form which complies with the requirements of the Public Health Order, prior to appointment.

Position No: 1084-N

Enquiries:  Ms Lina Ishu – Youth Project Team Leader on 02 9646 6700

Work Type: Casual, 15 hours per week (Contract up to December 2022). 

Position will commence on: 28th January 2022

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Health Education Officer, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience and requirements of the role under the NSW Health Awards. A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered to reduce the taxable income and increase the take home pay.

NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, as well as a Criminal Record Check clearance you may need a current ‘NSW Working With Children Check’ clearance, follow this link for information: https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check/paid-workers

A position description is attached.