IHP-Counsellor

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 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 position is to provide trauma informed counselling services to Aboriginal people affected by child sexual abuse and family violence.

SELECTION Criteria:

To be considered for the role, you will be able to demonstrate the following experience and abilities:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Counselling (or higher relevant qualification) with a minimum of three years’ experience in the field.

•  Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based counselling and case management skills working in the area of child sexual abuse and family violence; with an understanding of issues that impact on Aboriginal people
• Experience in supporting families and children, particularly those who are vulnerable, at risk or in disadvantaged communities, to improve positive social and emotional wellbeing.

•  Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Terms of Reference and cultural competency.

•  Demonstrated experience in engaging with and building strong working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders.

•  Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

•  Demonstrated experience to work independently and as a member of a team.

•  Demonstrated experience with Microsoft applications and database management.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

•           Competitive Salary

•           Generous salary packaging scheme

•           Employee Assistance Program

•           Practice and Cultural Supervision

•           Flexible and friendly team environment

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

•           A Valid Driver’s License

•           National Police Certificate not less than six (6) months old

•           Working with Children Check

 HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply via the link or email your application to recruitment@yorgum.org.au

Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

Applications close 27th 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.