Families in Cultural Transition (FICT) Project Officer x 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 FICT Project Officer is responsible for recruitment, training, supervision and support of a pool of Bi-Cultural Families in Cultural Transition (FICT) Facilitators. The position is well suited to a candidate with strong facilitation, adult education and project management skills.

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

2 LOCATIONS:
* Armidale Position #1035-1 * Wagga Wagga Position #1035-W
Work Type: Part time, 24 hours per week. Contract up to June 2021 (continuation subject to ongoing funding)
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 to reduce the taxable income and increase the take home pay.

Details

Download Position Description

Qualifications

You will have qualifications in Adult Education, Psychology, Social Work, Welfare, Education or other relevant field, or significant experience in the field. Experience in delivering training and demonstrated group work skills. You will have 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 as well as experience in project management and supervision.

You will be a highly motivated person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively within a multicultural team setting.

Other Information

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.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check/paid-workers

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a statement against the selection criteria as per the Position Description together with a STARTTS Job Application Form and a current CV.

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

STARTTS

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.