Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children, young people and families.
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) is seeking a dedicated
Counsellor (Child Healing Practitioner) – Male & Female
to join our Indigenous Healing Service team.
This rewarding role focuses on delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed healing and counselling services that support the wellbeing, resilience and recovery of Aboriginal children, young people, adults and families
Key Responsibilities:
Providing culturally protected and trauma-informed counselling services.
Managing a client caseload and maintaining accurate case records.
Delivering outreach services to remote communities.
Assisting with psychoeducation and group programs.
Building positive relationships with community members and stakeholders.
Participating in professional development, supervision and quality improvement activities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, values and contemporary issues impacting Aboriginal children, young people and families.
Knowledge of trauma, child sexual abuse, family and domestic violence, and grief and loss.
Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related discipline, or relevant qualifications and/or extensive professional or lived experience.




Experience working therapeutically with children, young people and families.
Robust communication and relationship-building skills.
A current unrestricted manual driver's licence and willingness to travel
What's on Offer?
Full-time position (75 hours per fortnight)
Salary: $105,570 – $135,343 per annum
(dependent on qualifications and experience);
FIFO or residential options available;
Accommodation support provided if eligible;
Mobile phone provided;
5 weeks annual leave;
Ongoing professional development and supervision;
Rewarding opportunity to work within a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organization.
Why Join PAMS?
At Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people across the Western Desert region.
You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working in a supportive and culturally responsive workplace.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting healing and creating positive change for Aboriginal children, young people and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
For further information including, please contact the People and Culture Team on ************ or ******.

📌 Counsellor-Child Healing Practitioner (Newman)
🏢 Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service
📍 Newman