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

This role provides individual/group treatment to children and adolescents and liaising with schools in the area. 

• Enquiries:​ Cecilia Carranza on (02) 9646 6700
• Work Type:​Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2026 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
• Location:​​Sydney Metropolitan Area 
• Vaccination Requirement: Category A. 
• Salary: Health Education Officer, 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 tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, behavioural or social sciences, psychology, or a related field with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• 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 and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant experience in conducting training including 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 Requirements:

• 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 BackgroundCheck and a National Police Check. 

What we Offer

• Employment with attractive leave entitlements including 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 12 Paid Accrued Day Off (ADO) a year for full-time employees and other entitlements.
• Flexible hybrid work options
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
• Great education opportunities through our Training department.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Career progression opportunities.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

*This role is a Category A role. It is mandatory for Category A workers to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health and STARTTS policies) including annual Influenza vaccinations. Two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status. If successful you must provide evidence of vaccination.

Additionally, vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissible diseases – measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and tuberculosis. If successful you must also provide evidence of vaccination and/or assessment.

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you not be able to comply with vaccination requirements before your commencement date, the offer of employment may be withdrawn.

If you have a medical reason for why you cannot be vaccinated, a medical contraindication evidence will be required. 

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: here.

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. 

•  Complete a STARTTS Application for Employment Form
• Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “How to apply for a job at STARTTS”)
• Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
• Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
• A cover letter is optional.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

A position description is attached.

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