Description:
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 is an interesting position for a highly motivated person with youth work and community development skills. The primary role of this position will be establishment and coordination of STARTTS After-hours Programs in Western Sydney Local Health District and engagement with young people of refugee backgrounds to support the delivery of youth focused programs in sport, art, recreation, and community-focused youth services at 2 locations across Western Sydney. The role will be required to work from different locations across 5 days and outside of normal business hours. Also expected to participate in STARTTS residential programs, provide limited provision of one-on-one casework services to young people when required, participation in STARTTS work with schools, supporting youth leadership and volunteer work and networking and liaison with relevant stakeholders.
- Position No: 1138-C
- Closing date: Friday 24 May 2024
- Enquiries: Lina Ishu: Youth Program Team Leader on (02) 9646 6700
- Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 April 2026 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
- Location: Carramar
- 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:
- Qualifications in youth work, community development, sport and recreation or equivalent extensive experience in this area.
- Demonstrated understanding of child protection, including issues and legislation, risk management, responding to incidents and disclosures.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with service providers, agencies, community groups and other stakeholders to plan and deliver effective after-hours 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 experience in the effective delivery of art, sport, and recreational group programs.
- Demonstrated project management skills, group work skills, including sound knowledge and experience in planning, implementation, and evaluation,
- 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, negotiation skills.
- Current First Aid Certificate and NSW Driver’s Licence.
Desirable Requirements:
- Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to refugee communities living in NSW.
- Demonstrate knowledge in casework and case management
*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) 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
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.
- Email your application and supporting documents to: STTS-Jobs@health.nsw.gov.au
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 24/05/2024