Volunteer Support Officer #1026-2

The Role 

The Volunteer Support Officer is responsible for the coordination of Friends of STARTTS and STARTTS  volunteers. The position is placed in the Community Services Team. The position works on the design,  planning and implementation of the Volunteer Program at STARTTS. 

Details

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Essential Criteria

1. Relevant qualifications in health, social work, social/behavioural science. 
2. Understanding of and experience working with volunteers.  
3. Demonstrated experience in liaising and developing partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the effects of torture and trauma on individuals, families, and  communities and its impact on resettlement in Australian context. 
5. Demonstrated human resource and project management skill. 
6. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills and proficiency in the use of  Microsoft Office. 
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural  environment.

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

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS 

*Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health and  STARTTS policies) including annual influenza vaccinations. Two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will be  required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status. Annual Influenza vaccinations are mandatory.  Vaccination and/or assessment for several other transmissible diseases are also required. 

Category B workers must have two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and must also provide COVID-19  vaccination evidence if successful. (The annual influenza vaccination as well as vaccination for other transmissible  diseases are strongly encouraged but not mandatory). 

Should you not be able to comply with vaccination requirements before your commencement date, the offer of  employment may be withdrawn.

Desirable Criteria

1. Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to the refugee communities living in NSW.
2. Experience in volunteer management and coordination. 
3. Demonstrated ability to use different technological platforms such as Zoom, MS Teams, MS Words,  MS Access, Canva.

Other Information

Position No: 1026-2 

Enquiries: Loan Bui on 02 9646 6666 

Work Type: Part-time; 24 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2025. (Continuation subject to ongoing funding) 

Location: Auburn NSW 

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

1. Complete a 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. 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: Thursday 19th October 2023 

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

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."