Department: Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Location: Kalgoorlie, WA
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Starting from $85,500 per annum + superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced and culturally responsive Female Counsellor to join our Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team.

Reporting directly to the SEWB Clinical Lead, the Counsellor will provide high-quality counselling and social and emotional wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout the Goldfields region.

The Counsellor will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaboratively with other Bega Garnbirringu programs to support clients experiencing a wide range of social, emotional and mental health concerns.

These may include grief and loss, depression, domestic and family violence, family and relationship matters, and other issues impacting social and emotional wellbeing.

The successful applicant will provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed and client-centred support and contribute to positive outcomes for Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.

Outreach travel, including overnight stays, will be required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide culturally safe, professional counselling and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Undertake client assessments and develop appropriate care, support and treatment plans.
- Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions based on individual client needs.
- Support clients experiencing grief and loss, depression, domestic and family violence, family and relationship issues and other social and emotional wellbeing concerns.
- Provide appropriate case management, referral and follow-up services.
- Develop effective working relationships with internal programs and external service providers.




- Participate in case discussions, multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews as required.
- Maintain accurate, confidential and timely client records and documentation.
- Support culturally appropriate and trauma-informed approaches to service delivery.
- Identify and respond appropriately to client risk and support appropriate referral and escalation pathways.
- Participate in community engagement and outreach activities.
- Undertake regional outreach travel, including overnight stays, as required.

Advantages and Salary Packaging

Bega Garnbirringu offers a range of benefits to support our employees, including:

- Above-award pay rates.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, subject to eligibility.
- Paid end-of-year business closure leave, subject to organisational conditions.
- Long Service Leave after seven years.
- Professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing subsidy of up to $600 per year after 6 months employment.
- Supportive, culturally safe and flexible working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal community.

Aboriginal Employment Statement

Bega Garnbirringu is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

We value the knowledge, experience and cultural expertise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to our organisation and the communities we serve.

Application Process

To apply, please submit:

- A current resume/CV outlining your qualifications, professional registration, skills and relevant experience.
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the Female Counsellor position and your interest in working with Bega Garnbirringu.

Applications should be submitted through the nominated recruitment platform

Only those applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted .

To Review JDF

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🏢 Bega Garnbirringu Health Service
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