Introduction

Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and making a positive difference in their lives?

Nunkuwarrin Yunti is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to access services, guided by our values of Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counsellor to join our team. This pivotal role involves working in partnership with Case Workers and the wider Link-Up team to support clients throughout their journey of family discovery and reunification across Australia. The Counsellor will provide holistic, culturally safe counselling services and contribute to community education about intergenerational trauma.

Description

About the Role

You will

- Support Link-Up clients at pivotal points of their journey from release of personal files to preparing for the reunion process. The Counsellor is available to walk alongside a client to support holistically the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have been affected by past policies and forced removal.
- Provide a range of counselling services to clients using social and emotional assessment frameworks through all stages of the tracing and reunion process as required by and agreed to by the client;
- Participate in the planning, development, implementation and promotion of counselling services through the establishment of a case management plan to ensure counselling services are delivered in a culturally secure manner.
- Work in partnership with Link-Up SA Case Workers and clients within a social and emotional wellbeing counselling and narrative framework;
- Provide education/awareness presentations to the wider community regarding impacts of inter-generational trauma through the removal from family and community.
- Actively contribute to the planning, development,



implementation and promotion of counselling services which facilitate healing and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families who have been affected by past government policies and practices of forced removal;
- Assist in the planning, development and implementation and evaluation of relevant Link-Up client workshops and community event/activities.

About You

You bring

- Minimum a Certificate IV in a recognised qualification in Narrative Approaches, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health or related field.
- A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated vocational experience in the relevant health field consistent with the position role and responsibilities.
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Ability and willingness to undertake travel to rural and remote locations, including trips of up to one week, as required for the role
- Experience in working with and a comprehensive appreciation of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of the history and effects of the forcible removal of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and a comprehensive understanding of social and emotional wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated individual and group counselling skills with experience and knowledge of social, emotional and mental health issues which may include culturally appropriate healing methods, and trauma and grief counselling skills.
- Experience in managing a clinical caseload of clients with high and complex needs:




- Proven well developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrate written and oral communication skills including:
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Report writing
- Participation in public speaking/presentation activities and community development programs to small and large groups

- Demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with other professionals and individuals in a variety of contexts.
- Ability to competently use computer software especially word processing, data inputting and compilation of presentations.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to workplace diversity, workplace participation, Work Health & Safety, and a willingness to abide by the policies and procedures of Nunkuwarrin Yunti of SA Inc.

Skills And Experiences

Desirable:

- Diploma of Narrative Therapy
- Registered member of an appropriate professional body e.g. Australian Counselling Association

Why Nunkuwarrin Yunti?

At Nunkuwarrin Yunti, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency in everything we do.

We offer:

- A culturally safe, values-led workplace
- Child Safe Organisation commitment
- 2 weeks gifted annual leave over Christmas
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
- An inclusive and equal opportunity workplace

Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required.

We are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications, so please send through quickly.

1.0 FTE | Full Time Fixed Term until November 2027 (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Ready to lead meaningful change? Apply now.

NOTE: Nunkuwarrin Yunti is an Equal Opportunity Employer and open to all applicants, however we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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