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 FICT Project Officer is responsible for recruitment, training, supervision and support of a pool of BiCultural ‘Families in Cultural Transition’ (FICT) and Older People in Cultural Transition (OPICT) Facilitators. The position is well suited to a candidate with strong group facilitation, adult education, and supervision skills.

Position No: 1035

Enquiries: Peter Norton on 02 9646 6555

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

Location: Fairfield NSW

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:

1. Tertiary qualifications in Adult Education, Psychology, Social Work, Welfare, Education or other relevant field, or significant experience in the field.
2. Experience in delivering training and demonstrated group work skills
3. Experience in health promotion and community development.
4. Experience in working with refugee families and understanding of the issues refugee families and older people face through the process of exile, migration and settlement.
5. Experience in supervising and supporting a team
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment and meet deadlines.
7. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills (and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office).
8. Current NSW driver’s licence.

Desirable:

1. Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to refugee communities living in NSW.
2. Experience in providing training 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.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check/paid-workers