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.

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

The Role

This role provides individual/group treatment to children and adolescents and liaising with schools in the area.

• Position No: CA101
• Enquiries: Cecilia Carranza on (02) 9646 6700
• Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2026 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
• Location: Sydney Metropolitan Area
• Vaccination 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 Required

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated understanding of refugee issues, and the effects of torture and trauma on families, children and adolescents from a refugee background.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct individual assessment and short to medium term interventions with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated experience in running groups with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Education system and needs of children and adolescents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant experience in conducting training including ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated advocacy and community development skills and experience.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.

Desirable Requirements:

• Relevant experience in conducting consultancy and support to school counsellors and teachers working with refugee children and adolescents.
• Community development skills and experience in a multicultural context.

*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.