Counsellor – Freedom

(with extension depending on funding)

WAAC promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. At the heart of our organisation is the commitment to providing a range of services that leads to positive healthy people in inclusive, connected communities. This is underpinned by our core values of Courageous Leadership, Inclusion without Exclusion and Creative and Innovative.

The opportunity

This position is responsible for the provision of individual support to LGBTIQA+ young people (12 – 25 years) through a client-focused, trauma-informed practice lens. The Freedom Counselling program supports young people through face-to-face or telehealth appointments in the Perth metro area as well as via telehealth state-wide, providing the only service of its kind in Western Australia.

Reporting to the Coordinator – Freedom (Client Services), you will be supporting young LGBTIQA+ people (12-25 years) and promoting linkages between the primary care, vocational/education and social recovery sectors and includes youth engagement, screening, counselling, referral, advocacy and care coordination.

About you

You are a highly-skilled, seriously passionate and qualified counsellor with experience working with young people in managing their mental health and wellbeing. Your experience working with Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are of diverse sexuality and gender will be advantageous as is experience working in the not-for-profit sector.

While this role is to support LGBTIQA+ young people, applicants do not need to identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply for this role.

What we can offer 

• An hourly rate of $43.39 - $45.21 plus superannuation   
• Reimbursement for external clinical supervision
• Generous salary packaging scheme
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• ELMO – Learning and Development Platform
• Flexible and friendly team environment
• A culture where being authentically human is highly valued!

Take your career to the next level

If you are keen to take up the challenge and have a positive attitude, are enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent support to all people, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) 
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as per the position description 

Please note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the ‘Apply for this job’ button.

Still interested and want to know even more? 

Initial and confidential enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Sarah Norman-Brown - Coordinator – Freedom (Client Services) at ************@waac.com.au.

Still interested and want to know even more? 

To view the position description:

https://www.waac.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PD-Counsellor-%E2%80%93-Freedom.pdf

 
There is no closing date as applications will be processed upon receipt.

WAAC is committed to substantive equality as well as a diverse workforce. WAAC strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, People Living with HIV, people of diverse sexuality and/or gender and people with disabilities.

We believe in the right of everyone to have the freedom to safely explore and express their individuality. Our society is stronger and more resilient when people have awareness of their personal situation, and their risks, options, and issues around sexual health and wellbeing.