Early Childhood & Caregiver Support Team Leader #1127-2

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 Early Childhood & Caregiver Support Team Leader will manage and support the Early Childhood & Caregiver Support Team as well as provide support to the Clinical Services Team Leader in clinical quality improvement projects, specific clinical projects, clinical consultancy systems and liaison with relevant stakeholders. The position also plays an important role in the design and provision of training related to the core function of the team.

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.

Details

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Qualifications

1. Relevant post graduate qualifications including registration with relevant professional body (i.e. AHPRA), such as Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Counselling/ Psychotherapy.
2. Demonstrated experience in providing individual and group mental health interventions for young children and their caregivers.
3. Demonstrated skills and experience in management/team leadership and excellent communication skills, including risk management related to child protection, domestic and family violence (DFV), and mental health concerns.
4. Knowledge of issues affecting refugees and the effects of torture and trauma on individuals, families and communities, particularly young children and their caregivers.
5. Demonstrated experience in providing clinical supervision, consultation and support.
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.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a disciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
9. Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

Essential Criteria

1. Demonstrated skills in designing and delivering training.
2. 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.

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.

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equality, And Inclusion:

STARTTS is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and others who reflect the diversity of our society.

How to Apply

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

1. Complete a https://www.startts.org.au/jobs/employment-application-form/
2. Write a Statement Against the above Essential Requirements outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “How to apply for a job at STARTTS”)
3. Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
4. Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
5. Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
6. A cover letter is optional.
7. Email your application and supporting documents to: STTS-Jobs@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing date: Friday, 12 September 2025

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

NSW STARTTS