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MacKillop Family Services is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply and are preferred.

About the role

The Indigenous Healing Service (IHS) provides healing, support, counselling and a therapeutic response to children, young people and their families who are affected by child sexual abuse, family and domestic violence and/or grief and loss. The IHS assists children, young people and adults to recover from the harmful impacts of trauma, and assists families and communities to support children and young people in the healing process. The Counsellor will be responsible for ensuring the provision of professional child and family counselling services in consultation with the Principal Practitioner and Pilbara Services Manager. The Counsellor position reports to the Principal Practitioner WA/NT.

The Counsellor aims to achieve the following outcomes in a culturally and trauma safe way:
  • The harmful impacts of child sexual abuse and/or violence are reduced.
  • Children, young people and families/caregivers are better protected from future sexual abuse and violence.
  • The likelihood of children and young people sexually abusing and/or being violent to other children is reduced.
This is a Permanent Full-time (will consider Part-time) opportunity based in South Hedland, WA within our Indigenous Healing Service Program. The position reports to the Principal Practitioner in WA/NT.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Relevant Experience.
  • Counselling experience in working with children and families in a therapeutic setting.
  • A track record of working collaboratively and the demonstrated capacity to negotiate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders including, Department for Communities, other agencies and the community.
  • Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For a full listing please view the Position Description attached below.

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Thompson at using the subject line: Counsellor - Indigenous Healing Service enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0409 492 483.

Our offer
  • Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
  • Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
  • Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
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to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees. * Remote Area Salary Packaging benefits: Factsheet viewable

Employees who live and work in an area classified as ‘Remote’ by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may be eligible to salary package the cost of:
  • Rent
  • Mortgage Interest
  • Residential utilities
  • Holiday transport
  • Property purchase
You must have a:
  • Valid and current Driver’s Licence
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)
  • Valid Employee Working with Children Check
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application
How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Our Commitment

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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