Youth Project Officer - Armidale #1138-A - Startts

Youth Project Officer – Armidale
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
This position will assist with the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of youth program for Ezidi
young people aged 12-24 years old living in Armidale. In partnership with young people the program will establish
the Youth Action Collective to increase leadership skills amongst Ezidi young people. The program will promote
and increase the participation and well-being of Ezidi young people through art and sport workshops,school holiday
activities, andcampswithfocuson health andwell-being, art and culture, social connectedness and sport and recreation.
Position No: 1138-A
Closing date: Monday 11 March 2024
Enquiries: Jo McGregor: RRCD Team Leader on 02 9646 6700
Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 25 June 2025. (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
Location: Armidale NSW
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: * Qualifications in youth work, community development, sport and recreation or equivalent extensive experience in this area.

• Demonstrated understanding of child protection, including issues and legislation, risk management, responding to incidents and disclosures.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with service providers, agencies, community groups and other stakeholders to plan and deliver effective programs that respond to youth identified needs with in a multicultural context.
• Understanding of the effects of torture and trauma on young people, their families, and communities and its impact on resettlement in the context of rural and regional settlement in Australia.
• Experience in conducting youth related social, art and recreational group programs.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including sound knowledge and experience in planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Excellent oral, written & interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

Desirable: * Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to refugee communities living in NSW.

• Experience working with refugee children and young people.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

*This position is considered child-related employment and will require a Working with Children Background Check and a National Police Check.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Complete a

• Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “

“) * Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• 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:

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:
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
**This role is a Category A role. It is mandatory for Category A workers 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. If successful you must provide evidence of vaccination.
Additionally, vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissible diseases – measles,
mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and tuberculosis. If successful you
must also provide evidence of vaccination and/or assessment.
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.