Counsellor Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviours

MacKillop Family Services is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and are preferred for this position.

In additional a $5000 remote allowance for all Pilbara employees.

About the role:

The Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB) Program provides a specialist trauma-safe and culturally safe response to children and young people who are displaying harmful sexual behaviours. The service provides opportunities for healing support counselling and a therapeutic response working holistically with all those around the child or young person.

The Specialist HSB Program assists children and young people and adults to recover from the harmful impacts of trauma and assists families and communities to support children and young people in the healing process.

The Counsellor will be responsible for ensuring the provision of professional child/young people adult and family counselling services in consultation with the Principal Practitioner and Pilbara Services Manager.

This is a Full-Time opportunity based in South Hedland within our Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviour Program. The position reports to the Clinical Coordinator Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviour Program.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role the incumbent will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children young people and their families.
• A knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma including issues related to harmful sexual behaviours.
• A relevant degree in Counselling Psychology Social Work Aboriginal Studies or a related field with experience is essential. A combination of Cultural knowledge and experience with Aboriginal healing practices will also be considered.
• Experience in working therapeutically with children young people and families.
• Demonstrated capacity in working collaboratively within a team and with internal and external stakeholders to foster strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated written oral and interpersonal communication skills including the effective use of basic computer programs.
• Evidence of personal values consistent with the values of MacKillop Family Services including a willingness to embrace the Sanctuary Model and Principles.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information please contact:

Kelly Thompson at

Our offer:

• Hourly Rateof $51 to $53.31 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 5 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packagingwe can help you to maximize yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program-Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social financial physical mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidence-supported whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Drivers Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

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

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.