• East Perth
• Fixed Term, Part Time
• 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:

This position provides services for Aboriginal people affected by their involvement with the Royal Commission investigating institutional responses to child sexual abuse.

Essential Criteria:

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

1. Tertiary qualification in Psychology/Social Work or a Diploma in Counselling.
2. Demonstrated ability to work holistically with Aboriginal clients.
3. Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Terms of Reference and Cultural Competency.
4. Demonstrated experience with case management, including conceptual and analytical skills.
5. Demonstrated experience and relevant exposure in working with child sexual abuse, family violence and associated psychological issues.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage and build strong working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
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

Next steps

If you have the relevant skills and experience click Apply Now to submit your application. 

Yorgum is committed to the protection of children and young people.

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Yorgum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.