Youth Project Officer #1138

**Youth Project Officer #1138**

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 is an interesting position for a highly motivated person with youth work and community development skills. This position is responsible for delivery of STARTTS youth services; engaging young people in meaningful activities and programs that encourage participation in community, addresses barriers to engagement and foster skills development; participation in residential programs; participation in STARTTS work with schools and youth and children’s services; establishment and support of STARTTS Youth Advisory Group -YAG; administration of STARTTS Youth Team social/digital media platforms; provision of support and mentoring for other STARTTS staff working with refugee young people; supporting youth initiatives within various refugee communities; and networking and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

**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.
- Flexible hybrid work.
- **Position No**: 1138
- **Closing date**: Monday 4 August 2025
- **Enquiries**: Lina Ishu; Youth Program Team Leader
- (02) 9646 6700
- **Location**: Carramar
- **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.
- **Vaccination Requirement**: Category A

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Tertiary qualifications in youth work, community development, health or the social science or significant experience in the area.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with children and young people from refugee background and understanding of the effect of Torture and Trauma and its impact on resettlement in Australia.
- Demonstrated understanding of current legislation relevant to work with children and young people.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development, advocacy, partnership building and community liaison in a multi-cultural context.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering group interventions and the ability to organise and facilitate groups.
- Excellent oral, written & interpersonal communication skills including consultation, negotiation, presentation and liaison skills, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of social media and digital platforms for youth engagement.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate.

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**
- Bi-lingual in a community language is relevant to newly arrived refugee communities living in NSW.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of training programs and/or understanding of adult education principles.
- 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._

**HOW TO APPLY**:
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