Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 20th Jan 2021
Our clients are, and always will be, our first priority. This matters more now than ever before.
Relationships Australia NSW provide a safe, judgement-free environment where individuals, couples and families can address the matters impacting their relationships and lives.
Wattle Place is a place of understanding, support and hope for the Stolen Generation, the Forgotten Australians, people wanting to access the National Redress Scheme and on occasion people impacted by past Forced Adoption practices.
As our Counsellor in Wattle Place, you will provide high-quality counselling, therapeutic casework to our Aboriginal clients, those impacted by the Stolen Generation and child welfare policies that is Aboriginal people who were in care as children.
This includes supported file release, supporting family reunions and preparing witness statements for those accessing the National Redress Scheme. Support is provided in person, over the phone, online and in partnership with other services.
Critical to your success will be your ability to build trust with people who have experienced being let down by services and the system, how you create a safe place for healing without over-promising and your trauma-informed counselling approach.
Our work is not for everyone; please go to www.wattleplace.org.au to learn more and determine if we are the best fit for you. This position is not suitable for new graduates.
This position is an identified position that recognises the importance of cultural knowledge. It is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As an experienced Counsellor, Case Work or Social Worker you will have:
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply online today.