Job Description
Apunipima Cape York Health Council – Cairns QLD
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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.
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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.
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There is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbents to be male to ensure that cultural protocols and customs are being met.
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About the Chance
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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.
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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.
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It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the organisational policy requirements.
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Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.
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About You
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To be successful in this role you will have:
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Diploma of Counselling or tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline
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Certificate IV/Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or Mental Health or willingness to enrol within 12 months of appointment.
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Must be eligible for membership or registration with a nationally recognised body appropriate to their relevant discipline
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Demonstrated counselling experience aligned with best practice standards and frameworks
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Demonstrated experience using diverse therapeutic frameworks and modalities to deliver individual and group-based services
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Ability to work effectively as a team member and as a practitioner with minimal supervision
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Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
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Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
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Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
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Why Apunipima?
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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.
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Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal-opportunity employer
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