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 livesof 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 main role of a Child and Adolescent Neurofeedback Specialist Counsellor is to provide assessment, counselling and neurofeedback therapy to children and adolescents from refugee backgrounds who are survivors of trauma. Using innovative techniques such as Neurofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) this role will assist in alleviating the effects of trauma, fostering resilience, and promoting emotional and psychological healing in a supportive and culturally sensitive environment.

This role would also include liaising with schools, teachers, counsellors and other relevant professionals, while using STARTTS systemic approach in working with children and adolescents and their families. This role is also expected to participate in research and other relevant projects and to provide internal and external trainings related to neurofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and biofeedback.

• Position No: 1121
• Enquiries:​ Mirjana Askovic on (02) 9646 6700
• Work Type: ​Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 2 Years (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
• Location:​ Fairfield 
• Vaccination Requirement: Category A. 
• Salary: Psychologist, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience, and requirements of the role. A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or other related fields.
• Understanding of refugee issues, and the effects of torture and trauma on children and adolescents, their families and communities.
• Demonstrated skills in providing assessment and therapy to children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to advocate cooperate and liaise with school personnel including counsellors, teachers and parents.
• Training and experience in Neurofeedback therapy or readiness to undertake further training and develop skills in Neurofeedback. 
• Demonstrated interest in applied neuroscience and/or use of neuromodulation techniques in working with children and adolescents.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment. 

Desirable Requirements:

• Current full registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and eligibility for Medicare Provider number.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

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

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

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://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check/applicant

A position description is attached.