• Position No: 1138-6
• Enquiries: ​Lina Ishu; Youth Program Team Leader (02) 9646 6700
• Work Type:​​ Full-time; 38 hours per week Contract up to 30 June 2026 (continuation subject to ongoing funding)
• Location: ​Carramar
• 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
• Vaccination Requirement: Category A

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! 

"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 position will support young (12 to 25 years) male Arabic speaking clients with a range of issues and challenges, including education, emotional and social well-being. Activities will include case management, peer support, information sessions, art-based activities, site visits for further employment and education, sporting and recreational activities, and programs to foster positive social skills and mental health.

PERKS & BENEFITS 

• Employment with attractive leave entitlements including 14 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks annualleave and paid Accrued Day Off (ADO) (full-time employees only) and other entitlements.
• 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.
• Flexible hybrid work. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications in community, youth work, community development, sport and recreation or equivalent extensive experience in this area.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with schools, service providers, agencies, community groups and other stakeholders to plan and deliver effective programs that respond to youth identified needs within a multi-cultural context.
• Understanding of the effects of torture and trauma on young people, their families, and communities and its impact on resettlement in Australian context.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills and youth related social and recreation group program to refugee young people.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in supporting Arabic-speaking young people and fostering meaningful engagement with their diverse cultural communities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment including consultation and negotiation skills.
• Current First Aid Certificate, and NSW driver’s license.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to newly arrived refugee communities living in NSW.

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

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). 

Vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissible diseases – measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), influenza and tuberculosis. 

COVID19 vaccination is strongly recommended, but not a requirement for employment. 

If successful you must 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

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