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.
OUR COMMUNITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION
STARTTS is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and others who reflect the diversity of our society.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Tertiary qualifications in health, counselling, behavioural or social sciences.
2. Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating groups in a cross-cultural context.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting refugees in particular resettlement issues, and the effects of torture on individuals, young people, families, and communities.
4. Demonstrated understanding of different types of time-limited group approaches.
5. Knowledge and experience in community development, community liaison and advocacy.
6. Excellent understanding of the needs and issues faced by Spanish speaking refugee communities settling in NSW.
7. Excellent oral, written & interpersonal communication skills in English and Spanish and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
*This position is considered child-related employment and will require a Working with Children Background Check and a National Police Check.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are excited by this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application.
To start your journey to your career at STARTTS, select apply, and address the criteria questions.
For support in completing your application, refer to the STARTTS Application Guide.
For specific questions, you can contact Hamed Turay, Community Development Team Leader, at Hamed.Turay@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: 22 November 2026
PERKS & 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.
- Active Social Club
- Potential access to Fleet cars
- Flexible hybrid work.
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.
