Job Summary
- $90K-$110K per annum (pro-rata) + super + salary packaging + 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 3rd Apr 2024
The Counsellor/Mental Health Worker is a critical role supporting women Caring for Country and Community in a remote context. The Indigenous identified person would work with a small and supportive intercultural team based in Darwin, (although the work location is negotiable). Responsibilities include remote travel to support key events, meetings, camps, and workshops. This part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term role will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to connect with Indigenous women across the NT, supporting both their mental health as well as building their skills to safely respond to the struggles of others.
To be considered for the Counsellor/Mental Health Worker role, a candidate must be able to demonstrate:
In 2019, Rembarrnga, Dalabon, and Mayili Elders invited women Caring for Country from across the NT to meet at Bawurrbarnda in Central Arnhem Land. Here, women from 32 ranger groups articulated a shared vision:
“We are strong Indigenous women of the Northern Territory. We stand united as one strong voice. We commit to a network that gives equal power to the rights of all our women. Strong Women means Healthy Country.”
Today, our network is known as the Strong Women for Healthy Country Network, reaching hundreds of women throughout the Territory. Currently, this network is proudly auspiced by Mimal Land Management Aboriginal Corporation while we design our own independent organization, with women from across 20 remote communities providing direction at ‘Message Stick Meetings.’
Women continue to gather at our forums and are collaborating, communicating, and advocating together as a network, putting our priorities into action. These priorities include supporting Indigenous women working as mentors in their communities and organizations, connecting them with critical services and each other, and delivering regional women's healing camps.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of Indigenous women and are committed to the vision of the Strong Women for Healthy Country Network, we encourage you to apply.
For confidential queries phone Aisla Connolly on 0448 345 483.
Join us in making a positive impact on Indigenous women and healthy country initiatives in the Northern Territory. Your expertise and dedication can help us achieve our shared vision.