Max term, full-time opportunity until 30 June 2025Based in Halls Creek, WA with regular travel to KununurraRemote allowances offeredJob DescriptionReach further with us! As the Tjurabalan Youth Wellbeing Worker, you will contribute to the development and provision of high quality, community focused and culturally secure therapeutic services to young people. You will provide supports in the areas of substance abuse, violence and abuse, suicide and other presenting issues. You will also deliver psychosocial education programs with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention.
You will reside in the Balgo Aboriginal community within the Shire of Halls Creek and provide outreach to Mulan and Billiluna. Accommodation paid for! You also will travel (by 4wd) to Kununurra to work from the Anglicare WA office every 6-8 weeks.
This is a rare opportunity to bring your specialist experience and thrive in an environment filled with many learning opportunities so you can continuously develop your skills. This full time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity is offered as a maximum term contract until 30 June 2025.
Desired Skills and ExperienceYou are passionate about your professional practice and specifically about providing person-centred, trauma informed and culturally appropriate services.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
Tertiary Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Studies or similar and/or significant experience working with Aboriginal peopleExperience in delivering culturally appropriate support in areas of substance abuse, violence and abuse, suicide and self-harmMust have knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal culture and cultural securityExperience in the development of strong, positive working collaborations with stakeholdersKnowledge of current trends and resources in youth counselling and crisis counsellingThe successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Drivers Licence and a WA Working with Children Check.
Salary and BenefitsSalary starting from $115,486 (inclusive of 10% remote localities allowance) per annum + 11.5% superannuationAccommodation paid forGenerous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.Travel to Kununurra, inclusive of accommodationAt Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.
Apply Now! If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you. To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.
We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay! For further information please contact Emma Venables, Service Manager East Kimberley, on .
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm. Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
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