We are looking for culturally safe and trauma informed youth, adult and family counsellors, Youth Workers and community empowerment workers.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Minimum of a Certificate III or Diploma in counselling, youth work Community Service, case management or similar field.
- Demonstrate experience in providing culturally appropriate and trauma-informed yarning; maintain cultural safety, confidentiality, and respect for self-determination.
- Demonstrate ability to liaise with appropriate support services and programs relevant to client's healing journey.
- Commitment to on-going professional development, including professional supervision.
- Demonstrate experience to work in a team environment and follow set directions and plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Must possess a current driver's license.
- The ability to obtain a blue card and willing to undergo a criminal history check.
- Experience working within an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation or experience working within an Aboriginal community is an advantage.
We offer our staff:
- Experience in a leading and well respected Not-For-Profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-based organisation.
- Ongoing training and professional development provided, including professional clinical supervision.
- Not-for-profit Salary Sacrifice benefits (packaging up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meals and entertainment benefits)
- Family friendly, flexible work environment.
- Phone and laptop provided.
Specific Conditions:
This position has been identified as a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander female as permitted by and arguable under sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).