Regional Outreach Counsellor/Project Officer (Southern NSW) Wagga Wagga #1069

‘Re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply’

Do you want to work in one of Australia’s leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation to tortuhttps://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-checkre 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 Role

This position will be a member of the Rural & Regional Team managed by a team leader, and will be based in Wagga Wagga while outreaching to regional centres in Southern NSW where required. You will provide a wide range of therapeutic interventions for survivors of refugee trauma and/or torture settling in Southern NSW. You will also liaise with refugee communities and other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement community development activities.

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

Skills and Qualifications Required

Relevant tertiary qualifications. Demonstrated experience in assessment and counselling in a cross-cultural context. Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting refugees in particular resettlement issues, and the effects of torture. Knowledge and experience in community development, community liaison and advocacy.

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

Details

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Other Information

Position No: 1069

Closing date: COB Wednesday 26th May 2021

Enquiries: Mr John Payne or Mr Lachlan Murdoch on 02 9646 6700

Work Type: Full time, 38 hours per week. Contract to June 2022 (continuation subject to ongoing funding)

Location: Wagga Wagga

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.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following three documents:

1. Statement addressing all the Essential and Desirable Criteria as per the Position Description;
2. Completed STARTTS Job Application Form and
3. Up to date Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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: www.startts.org.au.

Closing date: COB Wednesday 26th May 2021

NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, as well as a Police 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

NSW 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."