Community Development Evaluation Officer #1032

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 Evaluation Officer is responsible for enhancing STARTTS capacity to conduct self-evaluation of a variety of programs. The position will be placed in the Community Services Team and will also include collaboration with the Clinical Services – Research Team. The position will work on evaluating a number of projects funded through external funding sources such as Department of Home Affairs and Primary Health Networks. It will also work on enhancing capacity of external stakeholders to evaluate their Community Development work with refugee communities through training, consultancy and publishing. The position is required to use STARTTS Social Capital evaluation methodology and enhance STARTTS capacity across all areas of Community Development to use and measure impact of Community Development interventions on selected and agreed upon Social Capital indicators.

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

Position No:      1032

Closing date:    Thursday 21 March 2024

Enquiries:         Jasmina Bajraktarevic on 02 9646 6*** 

Work Type:        Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 01 November 2025. (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)

Location:           Carramar

Vaccination Requirement: Category B.

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.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Essential:

1. Relevant post-graduate qualifications in health, social or behavioural science.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of evaluation methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and highly developed analytical skills.
3. Demonstrated experience and proven ability to conceptualise, manage and carry out project evaluation.
4. Demonstrated experience in evaluation training, including the development of evaluation training materials and the delivery of training.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of Community Development principles and understanding of the importance of Social Capital concepts to the community development process.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the effects of torture and trauma on individuals, families, and communities and its impact  on resettlement in Australian context.
7. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills (particularly academic writing skills) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.

Desirable Requirements:

1. Demonstrated experience in working with people from a refugee background.
2. Relevant published academic journal articles

*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 B role. Category B workers must have two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. If successful you must provide evidence of vaccination. (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.
If you have a medical reason for why you cannot be vaccinated, a medical contraindication evidence will be required.

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

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.

Email your application and supporting documents to: *********@health.nsw.gov.au