Trauma Informed Counsellor - KATHERINE, NT based position - Male Position Skip to content Trauma Informed Counsellor - KATHERINE, NT based position - Male Position Katherine, Katherine & Northern Australia NT Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical) Full time $104,509 – $112,545 + Super + Salary Packaging Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable.
WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services, which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children's Health and Men's Health.
We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Katherine Individual Support Program and our Strong Indigenous Families program.
As well as providing Clinical and Community Services, WWHS also provides Professional Development and Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.The Connecting Pathways Initiative is a program designed to deliver a holistic healing activity that supports local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, men, young people, children and their families, including grandparents and carers, who are, or at risk of, experiencing family violence to heal from all forms of family violence.Component One of the initiative is to deliver activities that deliver an age-targeted family violence healing initiative for women and their children experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence to support participants to take ownership and control of their lives, tackle issues associated with family violence and ensure healthy living.Component Two of the initiative is to deliver an age-targeted family violence prevention healing activity that supports local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men by equipping them with practical tools and skills to recognise and prevent family violence and make meaningful contributions to their family, community and culture.Component Three of the initiative is to deliver a family violence prevention and education healing activity that supports local Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander young people at risk of experiencing and/or using family violence who are in school and/or whose parents or carers are accessing Wurli services.Ideally, we are seeking candidates with the followingA Diploma of Counselling, Bachelor of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling or equivalent related qualification/experiencePrevious experience working from a holistic and culturally safe blueprint.Previous experience with trauma-informed counsellingPrevious experience working with Indigenous communitiesThis is a fantastic opportunity to take on a role within a client focused, passionate and expanding organisation.
Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service offers a supportive and team-orientated work environment.
In return for your commitment and dedication to our clients and our service, you will receive an attractive base salary (negotiable based on your experience and qualifications) plus superannuation.Additional benefits include:Generous Salary packaging options;Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave);Relocation assistance for eligible applicantsAccommodation Assistance Subsidy for eligible applicants Please ensure your application includes:A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)A cover letter/email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications/experience and competencies)Current National Police Certificate (no less than 3 months from issue date)Current Northern Territory Driver's LicenceCurrent Working with Children's Clearance (Ochre Card)To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit: employment and select the 'positions vacant tab'.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage Your application will include the following questions: Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Have you completed a qualification in counselling?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a counsellor?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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