Counsellor (male)

Our client is a leading organization dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Central Australia. Our client provides culturally appropriate health services and support to empower individuals and families to achieve their best possible health outcomes.

Position Overview:

ALL Aspects Recruitment & HR Services are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Male Counsellor to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing counselling and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, addressing a range of emotional, psychological, and social issues within a culturally sensitive framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counselling: Provide individual and group counselling services to male clients, addressing mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and other personal issues.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Deliver services in a culturally appropriate manner, respecting and integrating Aboriginal cultural values and practices.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, local leaders, and other stakeholders to support and promote mental health initiatives.
• Assessment and Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and evaluate progress in collaboration with clients and their families.
• Advocacy: Advocate for the needs of clients and work towards improving access to resources and services within the community.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress reports.

Qualifications:

• Education: Relevant qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and registered with AHPRA 
• Experience: Previous experience in counselling or mental health support, preferably with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Cultural Competency: Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and issues, with a commitment to providing culturally sensitive care.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in a remote and culturally diverse environment.
• Clearances: Must have a current National Police Check (no more than one month old) and Ochre Card

Desirable Attributes:

• Previous experience working in remote or rural settings.
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal languages or dialects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits:

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Subsidised accommodation for candidates outside of the Barkly region
• Up to $5000 relocation assistance and up to $5000 repatriation assistance.
• 6 weeks annual leave as well as personal/carer’s leave up to 10 days per year
• Study leave can be negotiated
• Remote retention allowance of $750
• Employee access to organisations Clinic – with free Prescriptions
• Free General Dentistry (Lab Work to be paid by employee)

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact details for two referees to Chloe King at ops1@aarecruit.com.au. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and your understanding of the cultural context in which you will be working.

For further information about the role or the application process, please contact Chloe King on (08) 8981 7431 or ops1@aarecruit.com.au.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we welcome diversity in our workforce.