You must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to be considered for this position as per section 50D of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

ABOUT US:

Yorgum was established in 1991 by a group of Aboriginal women, some of whom worked in women’s refuges, who were  concerned about the lack of appropriate counselling support for Aboriginal people experiencing spiritual, emotional and psychological pain. They founded a service with a ‘healing’ approach rather than an ongoing, crisis-driven ‘patch-up’ approach.

Yorgum offers all Aboriginal people and their families autonomous, community based healing services that are culturally secure, trauma-informed and work within an Aboriginal Family Worldview.

THE ROLE:

This position’s primary role is to provide provide culturally secure counselling and support services to Aboriginal clients.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be considered for the role, you will be able to demonstrate the following experience and abilities:

• A minimum of Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent relevant qualification) with a minimum of three years’ experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based counselling and case management skills; with an understanding of issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Terms of Reference and cultural competency. 
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with and building strong working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft applications and database management.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous salary packaging scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cultural Supervision
• Flexible and friendly team environment 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

• A Valid Driver’s License 
• National Police Certificate, not less than six (6) months old
• Working with Children Check

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the relevant skills and experience submit your application (claims against the selection criteria) and resume.

Yorgum is committed to the protection of children and young people.

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.