Social Emotional Wellbeing Counsellor
Social Emotional Wellbeing Counsellor
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Job Description
About Us:
Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for close to 30 years. The organisation is a bulk billing communitycontrolled health service managed by a Board of Directors who oversee and manage the strategic directions of the service.
Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary health and wellbeing services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Rockhampton and surrounding regions. Bidgerdii collaborates with health and wellbeing partner agencies to enable integrated continuity of care for the community and continue to work to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy and program reform in Queensland.
About the Role:
As a SEWB Counsellor at Bidgerdii you will be at the heart of our mission to provide culturally sensitive counselling and educational support to Indigenous clients grappling with grief loss trauma and a range of other challenges affecting their social and emotional wellbeing. This role specifically prioritises the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
Your primary objective will be to facilitate a journey of healing and improvement in the overall wellbeing of your clients. To accomplish this you will employ a blend of professional counselling techniques and cocase coordination all within a framework of cultural sensitivity and respect. Your efforts will be dedicated to empowering clients helping them to build resilience and achieve a healthier state of mind.
This vital role is more than a job. It is a call to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals and communities through the delivery of services that are both professional and deeply respectful of cultural practices and perspectives. You will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals including social workers psychologists and other mental health specialists all united in the goal of supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of our clients.
This is an Indigenous identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Antidiscrimination act. Please indicate within your application if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.
About You:
You a compassionate optimistic individual wanting to make a difference in peoples lives especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and have the following:
- Certificate IV or higher in any of the following disciplines counselling psychology social work mental health or related area.
- Demonstrated understanding of the history and effects of the forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.
- Demonstrated 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.
What We Offer:
We offer excellent working conditions with uptodate technology great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday to Friday 8.00am 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.
Other perks for joining us (not limited to):
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Awesome Organisation Culture
- 11.5 Employer Superannuation Contribution
- 17.5 Leave Loading
Practical Requirements:
- Valid Blue Card (Working with children check)
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) essential
- Immunisation requirements It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella Hepatitis B Hepatitis A COVID19 and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.
- Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to submit your application and please include:
- Your current CV or resume including referees.
- A short 1 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values accountabilities and Key Selection Criteria section of the Role Description.
Please note preemployment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications professional registration/s previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action) police criminal history check Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
If you need more information please contact HR and Recruitment team
Applications close: Sunday 27 April 2025
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
