Senior Clinical Consultant/Project Officer

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 located within the Clinical Services Team and in conjunction with the Clinical Services Coordinator and the Clinical Services Team Leader, will be responsible for clinical consultancy, mentoring, training and support of Clinical Consultants located within Direct Services Teams and also involved in the development of policies and frameworks relevant to clinical consultancy at STARTTS.
The successful applicant will be part of a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team.
Skills Required
The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Health, Counselling, Behavioural or Social Sciences. You will be registered and recognised as a supervisor/clinical consultant in relevant area of specialisation and possess counselling skills and experience with refugees in a cross cultural setting. You will have demonstrated skills and experience in providing trauma informed clinical consultation/ supervision to staff and interns on placement who work with refugee survivors of torture and trauma.
You will be a highly motivated person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

For full selection criteria please see the position description

Position No: 1172
Closing date: Friday 9th September 2016
Enquiries: Ms Pearl Fernandes on 02 9794 1900
Work Type: 38 hours per week. Contract up to 2 years (continuation subject to ongoing funding)
Location: Auburn/Carramar
Salary: Health Education Officer or a relevant professional award based on qualifications.
A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered to reduce the taxable income and increase the take home pay.