Aboriginal Counsellor - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

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Wollongong, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Warilla & Dapto Community Health Centres | $74,742 to $142,133 per annum + super + salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | REQ443383 | Further incentives offered

Together, we can do more.

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Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Social Worker/Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist with experience supporting people who have been impacted by violence? Do you have counselling skills and are someone who likes to take innovative approaches to complex situations? Are you passionate about supporting people throughout their healing journey?

Then you could be the perfect person to join the ISLHD Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin nations.

We're looking for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social worker/psychologist who:

Has a degree in social work or psychology and full AHPRA registration
Has a minimum of three years' experience working with adults and young people with complex trauma
Has knowledge and understanding of the impacts of trauma on the brain and body
Understands the impact of colonisation, patriarchy and other social political systems that have impacted Indigenous Australian experience of violence and abuse
Has the ability to provide clinical and cultural supervision, professional development and education

This is a wonderful opportunity for a social worker/psychologist/clinical psychologist to join the busy and dynamic DFVSAS team.

This position is part of a team of counsellors, providing assessments, crisis and ongoing counselling to adults who have experienced domestic violence, and children and adults who have experienced sexual assault.

This is a permanent full time/part time position with job share to be considered for this role.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

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From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

The role is based at Warilla Community Health Centre and Dapto Community Health Centre. A current, unrestricted NSW driver's licence with the ability to travel to multiple locations is required.

Looking for more than just a salary?

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Besides your salary, you'll also have access to:

Salary packaging
less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pretaxed salary (eligible fulltime employees)
Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off (eligible fulltime employees)
Fitness Passport discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
Access to Clinical Supervision to facilitate indepth reflection on clinical practice in a supportive environment
Access to cultural mentoring and support
Training and education opportunities
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Ongoing support from an experienced team

Selection Criteria

Describe your therapeutic counselling skills for working with adults and young people who have experienced trauma (sexual assault/domestic violence). Please provide examples.
How does the effect of colonisation impact Indigenous Australian's today, and what considerations are needed for the therapeutic alliance and healing in counselling? Please provide examples.

Need more information or help applying?

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This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only in accordance with Clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014, applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Applications close:
Tuesday 14th November 2023