Job description
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 overarching goal of this position is to support STARTTS to build and maintain excellence across all areas of clinical services provision. The focus of the role is contributing to strategic initiatives that will strengthen the organisation’s capacity to ensure rigorous, outcome-oriented reflection on our practice and explore promising innovations in fields relevant to STARTTS practice.
Perks and Benefits
- Employment with attractive leave entitlements including 14 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks annual leave and paid Accrued Day Off (ADO) (full-time employees only) and other entitlements.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
- Great education opportunities through our Training department.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Flexible hybrid work
- For Rural and Regional positions only
- Relocation costs may be considered.
- Visa Sponsorship or Sponsorship of 482 visa transfer may be provided for the right candidate
Enquiries:Joshua Hall: Clinical Services Team Leader on (02) 9646 6700
Work Type:Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2025 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
Vaccination Requirement: Category A.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or another relevant Allied Health discipline.
- Developed clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience in the provision of psychological interventions across the lifespan. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Trauma Reprocessing Therapies, and other relevant modalities.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to support the planning, implementation and evaluation of service delivery incorporating continuous improvement, evidence-informed practice and research.
- Demonstrated experience or interest in developing and delivering training & professional development workshops to a diverse range of participants, following best-practice adult education principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies, including developed computer skills for the purpose of analysis, specifically Microsoft Excel (or equivalent).
- Knowledge and understanding of the effects of torture and refugee trauma on individuals, families, and communities and its impact on resettlement in the Australian context and
- Effective oral, written & 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, including demonstrated advanced time management skills to deliver projects efficiently and on time.
Desirable Criteria:
- Bilingual in a relevant community language.
- Experience in working with interpreters.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Current registration to practice as a psychologist, or endorsement or working towards endorsement in clinical psychology, ideally would hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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 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).
Vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissible diseases – measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), influenza and tuberculosis.
COVID19 vaccination is strongly recommended, but not a requirement for employment.
If successful you must 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.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Complete the Employment Application Form via the link
- 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”)
- 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.
- Submit your application and supporting documents via the Apply Now link
A position description is attached.
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: ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check/applicant.