Counsellor – Nabu

About the Role

Minga Bunaan Gunyah Nowra NSW

SCHADS Award Level 6 (Dependant on experience)

Part-time 21hrs per week

Join Waminda and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. As a Counsellor in our Nabu Family Preservation and Restoration Program you will provide high-quality culturally safe and trauma-informed counselling that supports healing strengthens families and promotes self-determination.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role for someone committed to reflective practice continuous improvement and working in a way that respects culture community and lived experience. Youll play a vital role in helping families stay connected safe and strong while meeting professional standards program requirements and legislative responsibilities.

What Youll Be Doing

• Delivering culturally safe traumainformed counselling aligned with Wamindas Model of Care supporting children families and healing outcomes.
• Provide individual family and group counselling including assessment therapeutic planning and ongoing review of client needs and risks.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with families internal teams and external services to support safety stability and restoration goals.
• Apply strengthsbased decolonising practices and engage with community Elders and stakeholders to support culturally grounded outcomes.
• Maintain professional standards through documentation supervision leadership continuous improvement and program accountability.

What Were Looking For

• Demonstrated experience delivering traumainformed counselling and support to women and children impacted by complex trauma including family and domestic violence.
• Relevant qualification in Counselling Psychology Social Work or similar (minimum Diploma level) with a current drivers licence.
• Strong understanding of domestic family and sexual violence systemic oppression and culturally informed strengthsbased practice.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings and build effective partnerships with services.
• High level professionalism cultural competence communication skills and resilience when working with complex and sensitive matters.

All applicants for this position must identify as both female and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander:an applicants gender and race is a genuine occupational qualification and ais authorised under sections 14(d) and 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

What We Offer

At Waminda we care deeply about our people. We know that meaningful work starts with feeling supported valued and connected and were committed to creating a workplace where you can truly thrive.

Youll benefit from aboveaward pay and generous additional leave including paid wellbeing time to support your work-life balance rest and selfcare. We also invest in your growth through ongoing professional development and opportunities to strengthen your skills and career pathway.

Why Join Waminda:

• Work with purpose in a communitycontrolled organisation grounded in culture connection and care
• Be part of a passionate supportive team driving holistic healing and decolonising practice
• Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal women children and families
• Enjoy a familyfriendly workplace in a beautiful coastal location surrounded by bush and beaches
• Access flexible supportive conditions that prioritise your wellbeing and worklife balance

Waminda has been supporting women and families across the Shoalhaven for over 40 years. As a leading Aboriginal communitycontrolled organisation we deliver innovative culturally grounded programs that create lasting positive change. When you join Waminda you become part of a team that genuinely cares for community and for each other.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via Employment Hero including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Applications for this position will close on Thursday 18 June 2026

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