Regional Outreach Counsellor/Project Officer (Southern NSW)

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 be a member of the Rural & Regional Team managed by a team leader, and will be based in Wagga Wagga while outreaching to regional centres in Southern NSW where required. You will provide a wide range of therapeutic interventions for survivors of refugee trauma and/or torture settling in Southern NSW. You will also liaise with refugee communities and other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement community development activities.
The successful applicant will be part of a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team.

Skills Required
Tertiary qualifications in Health, Welfare, Social Work, Psychology or Counselling. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in counselling, community development, have understanding and sensitivity in regards to the provision of support and counselling services in a cross-cultural context. You will be a highly motivated person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting refugees in particular resettlement issues, and the effects of torture on individuals, young people, families, and communities.
Along with your excellent time management skills, you will be an excellent communicator and have high level report writing skills.

For full selection criteria please see the position description

Position No: 1069
Closing date: Wednesday 31st August 2016
Enquiries: Mr Lachlan Murdoch on 02 9794 1900
Work Type: 38 hours per week. Contract up to 2 years (continuation subject to ongoing funding)
Location: Wagga Wagga
Salary: Health Education Officer or relevant classification; commencement level is dependent on qualifications, experience and position requirements.
A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered to reduce the taxable income and increase the take home pay.