Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Provides culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survivors of institutional abuse who are seeking to engage with the Western Australian Redress Scheme (Scheme).

SELECTION CRITERIA

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

1. Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Counselling or relevant Human Service work experience.
2. Strong understanding of the impacts of colonisation and intergenerational trauma for Aboriginal peoples in WA.
3. Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally safe, respectful way with Aboriginal clients, families and community.
4. Experience providing one-on-one support, case management, advocacy, counselling or similar community-based work.
5. Sound organisational skills, including record keeping, confidential file management, and timely reporting.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage and build strong working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders.
7. Willingness and ability to travel to towns and communities across WA (excluding Kimberlys).
8. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
9. Strong communication skills.
10. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft applications and database applications.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous salary packaging scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Practice and 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

Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

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.