Bicultural Mental Health Project

3 weeks ago

Fairfield, Australia STARTTS Full time

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 working within the STARTTS Community Development Team to work with support structures in the Assyrian community in Southwest Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) to increase the capacity of community leaders, volunteers, peer educators and community support structures to identify and support people at risk of suicide or serious mental health illness and make appropriate referrals. The position will deliver psycho-education and lifestyle/well-being group interventions to enable Assyrian community members to better identify signs of distress in themselves and develop appropriate coping strategies, develop mutually supportive relationships, break social isolation, reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health assistance, increase knowledge and access to a variety of mental health services.

**Closing date**:Monday 01 July 2024
**Enquiries**: Hamed Turay on (02) 9646 6700
**Location**: Fairfield
**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**:
1. Qualifications or significant experience in psychology, social work, community development, social science, counselling, group work or other relevant disciplines.
2. Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating groups in a cross-cultural context.
3. Demonstrated understanding of torture and trauma on individuals, families, and communities and its impact on resettlement in the Australian context.
4. Demonstrated adult education and/or training skills A clear understanding of the issues confronting vulnerable young people from Refugee backgrounds and the impact on families in the Albury Wodonga region.
5. Excellent understanding of the needs and issues related to mental health literacy and suicide prevention faced by the Assyrian community settling in NSW.
6. Excellent oral, written & interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
7. 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**
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
3. Submit an up-to-date _Curriculum Vitae (CV)_
4. Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
5. Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
6. A cover letter is optional.

**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.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Gym membership
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 01/07/2024

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