About the Organisation

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service. Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office is located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members. Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.

The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbents to be male to ensure that cultural protocols and customs are being met.

About the Opportunity

The Counsellor - Social and Emotional Wellbeing works individually and collectively as part of a multi-disciplinary Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team providing high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate services to individuals, families and community groups.

This is a FIFO position from Cairns. A typical week involves flying out from Cairns on Monday morning and returning to Cairns on Friday. You will be provided with accommodation and a travel allowance as a FIFO employee.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the organisational policy requirements.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Diploma of Counselling or tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline




- Certificate IV/Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or Mental Health or willingness to enrol within 12 months of appointment.
- Must be eligible for membership or registration with a nationally recognised body appropriate to their relevant discipline
- Demonstrated counselling experience aligned with best practice standards and frameworks
- Demonstrated experience using diverse therapeutic frameworks and modalities to deliver individual and group-based services
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and as a practitioner with minimal supervision
- Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
- Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement

Why Apunipima?

Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As s SEWB Counsellor you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging opportunities, travel allowance and more.

How to Apply

Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, visit our website and submit your application Work For Us (apunipima.org.au), including your resume, referee details and answers to the screening questions. Applications close on 4 September 2026 at 5pm.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal-chance employer

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