Counsellor-Child Healing Practitioner

About theOpportunity

Are you passionateabout making a meaningful impactwhile working in a dynamicand supportive team Puntukurnu AboriginalMedical Services (PAMS)is seeking two Counsellorsto join our organisation:

Counsellor -Child Healing Practitioner (Female)

Counsellor Child Healing Practitioner (Male)

The Counsellors assistschildren young people and adults in recovering from the harmful impacts oftrauma and assists families and communities to support children and youngpeople in the healing process. They will be responsible for ensuring theprovision of professional child/young people adult and family counsellingservices in consultation with the Youth Program Coordinator.

KeyResponsibilities:

Provideculturally safe traumainformed counselling

Managea counselling caseload in line with program targets

Maintainaccurate records and data reporting

Participatein supervision and ongoing professional development

Supportdelivery of psychoeducation and group programs

Travelfor outreach counselling as required

Buildstrong relationships with stakeholders

Contributeto service promotion and quality improvement

About You

To beconsidered for this position you must have:

Strong knowledge of Aboriginal culturevalues and issues impacting children young people and families

Understanding of trauma including childsexual abuse domestic violence and grief/loss

Relevant tertiary qualification inPsychology Social Work Counselling or similar (or Diploma/Certificate withsignificant experience). Aboriginal applicants strongly encouraged

Experience providing therapeutic support tochildren young people adults and families

Ability to work collaboratively with a teamand external stakeholders

Strong written verbal interpersonal andbasic computer skills

Theposition involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majorityof staff clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issuesaffecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability tocommunicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people.

Asper section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks toincrease the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs ofour clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for ouremployees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouragedto apply.

Pleasenote: In addition to the above skills and experience relevant licences andeligibility criteria apply.

Applicantsfor this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will berequired to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includesan Australian or New Zealand passport birth certificate or foreign passportwith relevant visa.

About theBenefits

While youwill face diverse new challenges in the role you will also enjoy an attractiveremuneration package including a base salary of a maximum of $83964.04- $100444.50annum excluding superannuation. Youll also gain access to generousentitlements and fantastic benefits including:

• 12% Superannuation
• Salary Package up to $15900 plus entertainment benefits
• Rental subsidy as per PAMS policy
• Power subsidy allowance as per PAMS policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy

About theOrganisation

With anadministrative hub based in Newman in the Pilbara region of Western AustraliaThe Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primaryhealth care to the individuals and families within the remote communities ofJigalong Parnngurr Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS aims toimprove the standard of health of the Martu people and all Aboriginal peopleliving in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia through the provision ofcommunity based comprehensive primary health care services. We exist topromote the health and well-being of individual community members and torelieve sickness and the suffering of the indigenous community as a whole. Weare passionate about providing the highest standard of patient care whilstincorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness.

ApplicationProcess

We requireyou to submit:

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two current referees and;
• A cover letter no more than 2 pages that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to make you suitable for this position.

Screening andassessment will commence immediately.

For furtherinformation including please contact the People and Culture Team on 08 or