Direct Services Counsellor / Project Officer #DS102Do you want to work in one of Australia’s leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation totorture 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 RoleThe Counsellor/Project Officer position is designed to provide individual and group clinical assessment and treatment to traumatised clients; collaborate with communities and deliver training to other service providers. This position is located in Direct Services Teams and will be based in STARTTS Sydney Metropolitan Offices. The position will involve regular travel to other areas of Sydney.Position No: DS102Closing date: Friday 26 April 2024Enquiries: Andrea Pritchard on (02) 9646 6700Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2026 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)Location: Sydney Metropolitan AreaVaccination Requirement: Category A.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 RequiredEssential: * Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, behavioural or social sciences, psychology, or a related field with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
- Demonstrated assessment and counselling experience in a cross-cultural context and experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrated capacity providing clinical group treatment and demonstrated training skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting refugees in particular resettlement issues, and the effects of torture on individuals, young people, families, and communities.
- Proven excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
- Knowledge of the cultures and health needs of refugee communities in Sydney Metropolitan areas and experience in community development, community liaison and advocacy.
- Hold a current NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Arabic / Dari / Farsi / Ukrainian speaking counsellor.
- Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “
- Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
- Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
- A cover letter is optional.
- Email your application and supporting documents to: