Direct Services Rural and Regional Counsellor/Project Officer - Armidale

Direct Services Rural and Regional Counsellor / Project Officer-Armidale #1096

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 position is to provide a comprehensive assessment, referral and counselling service to Refugee and Special Humanitarian Program entrants living in the Armidale region of NSW.

Perks and Benefits * Employment with attractive leave entitlements including 14 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks annual.

• leave 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.
• For Rural and Regional positions only - Relocation costs may be considered, Visa Sponsorship or Sponsorship of 482 visa transfer may be provided for the right candidate.

Position No: 1096

Closing date: Friday, 06 December 2024

Enquiries: Mark Davis on (02) 9646 6666

Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2026 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)

Location: Armidale

Vaccination Requirement: Category A.

Salary: Health Education Officer, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience and requirements of the role.

Skills and Qualifications Required
Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association. If relevant, candidates may be placed on the NSW Professional Award Scale.
• Demonstrated psychological assessment, counselling experience in a cross-cultural context while understanding of the issues affecting refugees in particular resettlement issues, and the effects of torture on individuals, young people, families, and communities.
• Demonstrated relevant clinical group work and training skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the cultures and health needs of refugee communities in Armidale Region.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development, community liaison and advocacy.
• Excellent oral, written & interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Experience in working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting.

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

How to apply for a job at STARTTS

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

• Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “

”) * 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.
• Email your application and supporting documents to:

To view the position description (including selection criteria) and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the jobs section of STARTTS website: .

*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