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

Direct Services Teams Counsellors are responsible in providing service to a diverse client age population across NSW, including children and adolescents.

Position No: CA101.

Enquiries:  Fatana Rahimi – Direct Services Team Leader on 02 9854 7300.

Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week.  Contract up to 30 June 2024 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding).

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.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, counselling, behavioural or social sciences.
• Demonstrated understanding of refugee issues, and the effects of torture and trauma on families, children and adolescents from a refugee background.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct individual assessment and short to medium term interventions with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated experience in running groups with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Education system and needs of children and adolescents.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant experience in conducting training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated advocacy and community development skills and experience.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.

Desirable: 

• Relevant experience in conducting consultancy and support to school counsellors and teachers working with refugee children and adolescents.
• Community Development skills and experience in a multicultural context.

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

COVID -19 REQUIREMENTS

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. Should you not be able to comply before your commencement date, the offer of employment may be withdrawn.

NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, you may need a current ‘NSW Working With Children Check’ clearance, follow this link for information on how to apply of your check: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check

A position description is attached.