Direct Services Rural and Regional Counsellor/ Project Officer-Coffs Harbour
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
"We are a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees in NSW. The focus of our company's 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
The position is to provide a comprehensive assessment, referral and counselling service to Refugee and Special Humanitarian Program entrants living in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
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.
Closing date: Friday 7 March 2025
Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2027 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
Location: Coffs Harbour
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. If relevant, candidates may be placed on the NSW Professional Award Scale.
- Demonstrated psychological assessment and counselling experience in a cross-cultural context.
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting refugees in particular resettlement issues, and the effects of torture on individuals, young people, families, and communities.
- Demonstrated relevant group work and training skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the cultures and health needs of refugee communities in Coffs Harbour and Northern NSW.
- Knowledge and experience in community development, community liaison and advocacy.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural team and with minimum supervision.
- Current NSW Driver’s License.
*This position is considered child-related employment and will require a Working with Children Background Check and a National Police Check.
