Department: Family Violence Prevention Legal Service

Reports To: Principal Solicitor

Key Internal Relationships: Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Principal Solicitor, Southern Aboriginal Corporation employees

Location: Albany – Noting, regular travel between each of Southern Aboriginal Corporation’s (SAC) four offices is required

Employment Terms:

Hours of Work: 30 hours (4 days) per week

Wages:

In line with Level 5 of the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010, negotiated with the option of salary sacrifice.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity (under section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984)

About Us

Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC) are a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that exists to support the unique and evolving needs of Aboriginal people. Our vision is to: Step Up… Empower self-determination and Aboriginal led solutions

Stand Tall… Lead the way with cultural and business integrity

Walk Together… Build inclusive relationships, partnerships and community through mutual respect and empathy

Our team operates across several regions throughout the Southern areas of Western Australia. We are committed to delivering a holistic wrap-around service model for our community and working collaboratively with other service organisations to provide the best care and outcomes for our people.

Our Values

Our pathway to achieving our vision is strengthened by our values and our cultural ways of working. We step up...

- We empower our people through supporting self-determined and Aboriginal-led solutions which leads to building our people and our community.




- We promote equity and seeking justice for all by implementing a culturally informed trauma integrated healing approach which allows us to provide a culturally safe place and dignified service provision.
- We embrace change and current perspectives which helps us grow and make informed decisions.

We stand tall...

- We acknowledge and take pride in sharing where our journey started and how this influences our journey ahead.
- We embrace cultural integrity as a norm and inspire others to do the same.
- Our commitment to practicing valuable governance builds trust and faith in all that we do through operating with integrity, accountability and ethical business practices.

We walk together...

- We value relationships based on mutual respect and treat people with empathy and compassion.
- Through a community led approach we build partnerships by embracing collaboration and co-design principles.

About the Role

The primary function of the Employee Counsellor (Wellbeing Officer) is to provide culturally safe, trauma informed and uniquely tailored counselling and wellbeing support to SAC employees, according to their needs. The Counsellor will seek to:

- Mitigate the risk and impact of vicarious trauma on employees;
- Support a healthier workforce;
- Give staff an outlet to discuss issues before they escalate to Human Resources Department level grievances; and
- Ultimately improve the quality of services provided to clients.

About You

You are a motivated and committed person that has:





- A relevant qualification in mental health counselling or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years experience in delivering wellbeing support.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, respectfully and sensitively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate organizational -driven activities / initiatives / events.
- Demonstrated knowledge of prevention and early intervention on the issue of mental health decline.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide crisis support.
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills including a good understanding of negotiation and conflict resolution skills and report writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and the skills and experience to build and maintain relationships with all employees.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Southern Aboriginal Corporation’s values;
- Computer literacy;
- Current WA ‘’C’ driver’s licence;
- Provide first aid (HLTAID003), or willingness to obtain.

Whilst it is desirable for you to hold a tertiary qualification in social work, population health or a relevant human service / mental health area, it is not essential for this role.

Mandatory

You must be prepared to undergo:

- A Prior Offender History Check.
- A Working with Children Check.

Key Responsibilities

- Employee Support
- Organisational Development
- Develop and deliver Wellbeing initiatives

Travel: This position will be based in Albany and will be required to attend SAC offices throughout the Great Southern, South West and Wheatbelt regions. For a copy of the that provides a detailed indication of key responsibilities, required outcomes, reporting and workplace culture requirements, please contact our People & Culture Coordinator by email at [email protected] or by phoning [0407 349 449](tel:0407 349 449).

Applications Close: Friday 25 September 2026

📌 Employee Counsellor (Wellbeing Officer) (Albany)
🏢 Southern Aboriginal
📍 Albany