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.

Your new role

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.

The details

• Permanent part time position (4 days) in Harris Park
• $37.90 - $42.22 + super + salary packaging
• Available due to internal promotion

About you

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:

• Experience providing trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic casework to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
• Understanding of issues/barriers faced by Stolen Generation and Forgotten Australians
• Using structured evidence-informed counselling modalities to respond to the challenges facing our clients
• Experience supporting those impacted by a range of additional vulnerabilities, mental health distress, physical and/or intellectual disabilities is an advantage
• Trustworthy, compassionate and supportive approach and strong self-care practices
• Impeccable professional boundaries; over-promising our clients will compound their trauma

Why this opportunity?

• It is a privilege to work with our clients and share their journey; As an Aboriginal Counsellor you get to see how people have overcome and live well despite their history
• Be supported: join a dedicated team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Counsellors, getting cultural support and access to cultural supervision
• Join Mariyang Malang, our staff network, and connect with peers across the RANSW
• We have a strong focus on wellbeing including salary packaging, additional annual leave, weekly wellness alerts and fitness passport
• We value inclusion and belonging. We want a workforce that is reflective of all of the communities we serve
• RANSW is committed to deepening our relationships with First Nations people. Our RAP guides our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment opportunities, and enhanced respect between First Nations peoples and other Australians

Next Steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply online today.