Aboriginal people are strongly
encouraged to apply.
ABOUT US:
Yorgum was established in 1991 by a
group of Aboriginal women, some of whom worked in women’s refuges, who
were concerned about the lack of
appropriate counselling support for Aboriginal people experiencing spiritual,
emotional and psychological pain. They founded a service with a ‘healing’
approach rather than an ongoing, crisis-driven ‘patch-up’ approach.
Yorgum offers all Aboriginal people and
their families autonomous, community-based healing services that are culturally
secure, trauma-informed and work within an Aboriginal Family Worldview.
The Role:
This role provides
trauma-informed counselling to children and young people who are affected by
family and domestic violence, using evidence-based approaches and offering
education and support around family and domestic violence.
Essential Criteria:
To be considered for the role, you will be able to demonstrate the
following experience and abilities:
1.Tertiary qualification in psychology/social work or
Diploma in Counselling or a minimum of five years’ work experience working in
similar field.
2.Demonstrated experience working with children and
young people, and within a family and domestic violence or similar field.
3.Experience in supporting families and children,
particularly those who are vulnerable, at risk or in disadvantaged communities,
to improve functioning, safety and child development.
4.Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Terms of
Reference and cultural competency.
5.Ability to build and maintain strong working
relationships with government agencies, community service providers, relevant
community stakeholders, and children and young people.
6.Demonstrated organisational and time management
skills.
7.Demonstrated experience to work independently and
as a member of a team.
8.Demonstrated experience with Microsoft applications
and database management.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous salary packaging
scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cultural & Practice
Supervision
- Flexible and friendly team
environment
- An extra 10 days leave per annum
How to apply:
If you have the relevant skills and
experience, email your application (claims against the selection criteria) and
resume to: recruitment@yorgum.org.au
Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted
Applications close 13th August 2026.
Yorgum is committed to the protection
of children and young people.
If you require this information in an
alternative format, please contact us.
Only short listed applicants will be
contacted.
