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 is responsible for providing counselling, support and advocacy to eligible Aboriginal clients and their families who have been directly affected by being forcibly removed and separated from their families and culture through past Government policies.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

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

1. A Diploma of Counselling, or higher qualification in another related field.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the history and effects of forcible removal on the Stolen Generations.
3. Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based counselling to clients and their families who have been institutionalised, adopted or fostered through past Government removal policies.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage and build strong working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. 
5. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
7. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft applications and database management.
8. Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Terms of Reference and Cultural Competency.
9. Be able to travel as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

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

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position please include your:

• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Statement addressing the selection criteria

Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

Before an offer of employment can be made, Yorgum requires a National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months), evidence of working rights in Australia, a current driver's license.

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.