Direct Services Rural and Regional Counsellor / Project Officer-Armidale
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
Our company is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees in NSW. The focus of our 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 Armidale 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, 06 December 2024
Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2026 (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
Location: Armidale
Vaccination Requirement: Category A.
Salary: Health Education Officer, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience and requirements of the role.
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, counselling experience in a cross-cultural context while understanding of the issues affecting refugees in particular resettlement issues, and the effects of torture on individuals, young people, families, and communities.
- Demonstrated relevant clinical group work and training skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the cultures and health needs of refugee communities in Armidale Region.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development, community liaison and advocacy.
- Excellent oral, written & 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 environment.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Experience in working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting.
Desirable: * Relevant experience in conducting consultancy and support to school counsellors and teachers working with refugee children and adolescents.
- Community development skills and experience in a multicultural context
