Sexual Abuse Counsellor

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Flexible, family friendly working 
• Directly impact the lives of families and communities in the Easy Kimberley

Reach further with us!

The Kimberley Sexual Abuse Prevention & Support Service (KSAPSS) delivers support and activities to children, young people, adult victims and survivors of Sexual Abuse or sexual assault. KSAPPS receives referrals from the Kimberley Joint Response Team and other agencies and social services, with self-referrals welcome. The service provides proactive outreach to Kimberley communities to prevent and respond to child Sexual Abuse.

Through delivery of person-centred, culturally appropriate case management support, you will work with clients to develop individualised case plans with a focus on protective behaviours and prevention as well as responding to Sexual Abuse/assault disclosures. You will be responsible for providing professional Sexual Abuse/assault counselling, education and training services, and supervision. Additionally, you will oversee related administration processes and the implementation of quality systems in consultation with line management. 

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity based in Kununurra.  

What you will bring
You 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:

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related area. (An exemption to this essential requirement may apply to applicants who have demonstrated equivalent knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous people and/or is an Indigenous Australian)
• Experience working with Indigenous people and/or is an Indigenous Australian
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture, including family relationships and kinship systems
• Ability to accept, respect and work with clients from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities, and from different cultures, particularly with Aboriginal & CaLD clients
• Ability to relate, engage and build strong relationships with a wide range of clients 
• Developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess risk and prioritise accordingly

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and WA Drivers Licence.

Benefits
•    $101,876 - $106,497 + 11% super
•    Electricity allowance of $1,000 per year
•    Rent subsidy of $300 per week
•    Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum
•    Flexible, life friendly working conditions
•    Additional one week’s annual leave and remote airfare allowance after 12 months of service

Why join us?

At 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. 

But don't take our word for it!  Here is what our people think:
“Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.” “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”

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, at *************@anglicarewa.org.au.

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 LGBTQ+ 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.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.