Families in Cultural Transition |FICT| Team Leader | 1158
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Job description, work day and responsibilities
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
FICT Team Leader is responsible for management of a team of Project Officers, training, coordination, supervision and support of a pool of Casual Bi-Cultural Facilitators across multiple interventions (FICT, Older People in Cultural Transition - OPICT, Keeping in Contact - KiC, Purple Hearts and Hayat Amina); management and coordination of information flow among Project Officers and Bi-cultural facilitators; follow-up on the issues of concern for all Project Officers; ensuring accountability with FICT/OPICT/KiC/Purple Hearts/Hayat Amina funding bodies; overseeing activities of all FICT Team staff and ensuring that all FICT-related activities comply with STARTTS Strategic Plan and Community Services Action Plan. FICT groups are delivered across NSW in all areas covered by local STARTTS offices.
The position is well suited to a candidate with strong facilitation, adult education and team leadership skills.
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.
Enquiries: Jasmina Bajraktarevic-Hayward on (02) +646 6***
Work Type: Full Time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2025 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
Location: Fairfield
Vaccination Requirement: Category B.
Salary: Health Service Manager Level 2. A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered.
*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 B role. While it is strongly recommended that Category B workers be vaccinated for COVID-1+, influenza, and other transmissible diseases, it is not mandatory to have these vaccinations.
Should you be unable to comply with the vaccination recommendations before your commencement date, it will not affect your offer of employment
Details
Reference No.
1158
Applications Close
October 7, 2024
Job Board
NCOSS Community Jobs
Job Category
Community Development, Psychology & Counselling, Social Work
Job Field
Community, Family, Children and Youth, Mental Health and Counselling
Employment Basis
Contract, Full Time
Location
South West Sydney
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Essential Criteria
Qualification in Adult Education, Psychology, Social Work, Welfare, Education or other relevant field, or significant experience in the field.
Demonstrated skills and experience in management/team leadership and excellent communication skills.
Experience in community development, delivering training and demonstrated group work skills.
Experience in working with refugee families and understanding of the issues refugee families and older people face through the process of exile, migration, and settlement.
Experience in project management, funding submission writing and grant acquittals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
Desirable Criteria
Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to refugee communities living in NSW.
Experience in providing training in a multicultural context.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
Complete a https://www.startts.org.au/jobs/employment-application-form/
Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “How to apply for a job at STARTTS”)
Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
A cover letter is optional.
Email your application and supporting documents to: *********@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing date: Monday 7 October 2024
NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, you may need a current ‘NSW Working With Children Check’ clearance, follow this link for information on how to apply of your check: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check/applicant
NSW STARTTS
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Offer ID: #938256,
Published: 5 days ago,
Company registered: 1 year ago
