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The FICT/CD Project Officer will enhance infrastructure and capacity of refugee communities settling in  Wagga Wagga area with the aim of creating a supportive environment for torture and trauma survivors. The  position will focus on the provision of appropriate group-work interventions using a culturally congruent  approach including the recruitment, training, supervision and support of a pool of Bi-Cultural FICT Program  Facilitators, as well as refugee community capacity building initiatives. 

The successful applicant will be part of a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team.

Details

Reference No.1035-W2
Applications CloseFebruary 11, 2022
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Job CategoryCommunity Development, Psychology & Counselling, Social Work
Job FieldCommunity, Community Awareness/Development/Engagement, Health, Mental Health and Counselling
Employment BasisFull Time
LocationRiverina

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Essential Criteria

  1. Tertiary qualifications in Adult Education, Community Development, Social Work, Social Science or  other relevant field or significant experience in the field. 
  2. Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating groups in a cross-cultural  context.  
  3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development, project management,  advocacy, partnership building and community liaison in a multicultural context. 
  4. Experience in working with refugee families and understanding of the issues refugee families and  older people face through the process of exile, migration and settlement. 
  5. Experience in supervising or mentoring others. 
  6. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural  environment and to meet deadlines. 
  7. Proven excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, computer literacy and  proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. 
  8. Current NSW driver’s licence. 

Desirable Criteria

  1. Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to refugee communities living in NSW.
  2. Experience in providing training in a multicultural context. 
  3. Knowledge of stakeholders in refugee/migrant sector in the Wagga Wagga area**. 

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

**Reach of role may also extend to surrounding area including Albury.

Other Information

Position No: 1035-W2 

Closing date: Friday 11 February 2022 

Enquiries: Mr Peter Norton – FICT Team Leader on 02 9646 6700 

Work Type: Full time, 38 hours per week. Contract to 28 August 2022 

Location: Wagga Wagga 

Salary: Health Education Officer, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience  and requirements of the role under the NSW Health Awards. A generous salary packaging  scheme is also offered to reduce the taxable income and increase the take home pay.

How to Apply

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

  1. Fill out the STARTTS Application for Employment Form
  2. 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
  3. Updated Curriculum Vitae 
  4. Copies of relevant Qualifications 
  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 applications to: STTS-Jobs@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Closing date: Friday 11 February 2022

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: https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

*In line with the Public Health Order, all STARTTS workers are considered Health Workers and are required  to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to be eligible for consideration for employment with STARTTS,  all recruits must provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or alternatively provide a Medical  Contraindication in the approved form which complies with the requirements of the Public Health Order,  prior to appointment.

NSW STARTTS

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."

Website https://www.startts.org.au/
ContactMr Peter Norton – FICT Team Leader
Phone number 02 9646 6700