The Organisation

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.

Perks and Benefits

• STARTTS is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees

• 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: 1136

Closing date: Friday, 4th October 2024

Enquiries: Joshua Hall; Clinical Services 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, Clinical Psychologist; Psychologist; Physiotherapist; Exercise Physiologist; or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience, and requirements of the role.

Vaccination Requirement: Category A

Skills and Qualifications Required

Essential Criteria:

1. Relevant post graduate qualifications in Psychology, or relevant profession related to Body Focused Therapy, including but not limited to Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine.

2. Demonstrated skills and experience in management/team leadership and excellent communication skills.

3. Knowledge of issues affecting refugees and the effects of torture and trauma on individuals, families and communities.

4. Demonstrated experience in providing mental health focused body focused interventions integrated with counselling and psychotherapy.

5. Demonstrated clinical skills as well as experience in providing clinical supervision.

6. Demonstrated understanding of community development approaches, and knowledge and experience in project management, networking, and liaison.

7. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently and as part of a disciplinary team within a multicultural environment.

8. Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Bi-lingual in a relevant community language.

2. Relevant group work skills and training skills.

3. Experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches including work across the life span.

4. Experience in developing quality improvement projects in clinical programs.

*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.
COVID-19 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 for a job at STARTTS

Applicants must submit a statement against the selection criteria as per the position description together with a STARTTS application form and a current CV.

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

NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, as well as a Criminal Record Check clearance you may need a current ‘NSW Working With Children Check’ clearance, follow this link for information: www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/check

Location: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024