WWK Counsellor / Social Worker
Job No:
88700
Location:
Yuendumu, NT
- Are you a qualified Counsellor or Social Worker looking for a change of lifestyle and a new challenge?
- Join an organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for youths living in remote NT communities
- Competitive remuneration package circa $95,000+ plus super, fully furnished accommodation and more!
- Further benefits include free utilities, phone and internet allowances!
About the Organisation
Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC), formerly Mt Theo Program, was started by Yuendumu Community in 1993 to address chronic petrol sniffing in Yuendumu. WYDAC achieved unprecedented community success in this initial struggle, which led to considerable growth in the scope of the services provided. WYDAC now provides a comprehensive range of programs that deliver diversion, development, treatment, and leadership services throughout the Warlpiri region.
WYDAC was created by, and for, Warlpiri people, and is governed by a Warlpiri Committee. WYDAC head office is located in Yuendumu Community, and the organisation has permanent staffing and operations at five different Warlpiri sites – Yuendumu, Willowra, Nyirrpi, Lajamanu remote communities and Mt Theo Outstation. The notable and sustainable success of the program has been firmly based on the support and strength of local Warlpiri youth and their communities, as well as the ongoing commitment of staff.
The program aims to promote positive and meaningful pathways for all young Warlpiri people and, in turn, their families and communities.
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About the Opportunity
The Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC) are currently seeking a WWK Counsellor/Social Worker to join their Client Services team based in Yuendumu, NT.
In this pivotal role, you will be primarily responsible for the management of the Warra Warra Kanyi (WWK) Counselling and Mentoring Program in Yuendumu.
Reporting to the WYDAC Management team, the WYDAC Board, and working as part of a supportive team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff, you will coordinate all WWK staff and activity whilst providing direct counselling and support to clients on both an individual and group level.
Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Creating and coordinating prevention, education, and information workshops and activities;
- Coordinating counselling activities;
- Liaising closely with other WYDAC client services;
- Providing reports to WYDAC management and relevant funding bodies; and
- Facilitating ongoing adherence to quality management principles across WYDAC.
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For more information regarding the role, please contact Helma Quinn-Leeman, Acting Client Services Manager at helma.quinn-leeman@wydac.org.au or on 08 8956 4188
About You
To be considered, you will have:
- A qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social work or equivalent;
- Accredited membership with an appropriate body;
- Previous experience working with young people and at-risk youth;
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team;
- Demonstrated experience in case management and maintenance of client notes; and
- An open 'C' class driver's license.
Your demonstrated capacity for resourcefulness, self-motivation and independent decision making will be pivotal to your success, as will your exceptional communication and negotiation skills, including your ability to manage external relationships effectively.
An understanding and experience in working within cross-cultural environments and community development, preferably in a remote indigenous context, and a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture including the issues affecting remote Aboriginal people, will be highly regarded.
A Criminal History Check and Working with Children clearance (Ochre Card) will be required prior to commencement. Additionally, you'll require a strong level of computer literacy.
About the Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of at-risk-youths living in the community. You will be joining a professional, multidisciplinary team and supportive team environment.
For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package circa $95,000, which includes a base salary of $75,000, mobile phone and salary sacrificing options!
In addition to the above your benefits include:
- Fully furnished accommodation;
- Utility (Internet, water, and electricity) costs covered; and
- A Special Area "A" tax offset providing significant tax savings!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to truly make a difference - Apply Now!
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia, with no restrictions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
About Yuendemu
Sitting on the edge of the Tanami Desert, 300 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs, the remote community of Yuendumu is one of the largest Aboriginal communities in central Australia and has a thriving community of Aboriginal artists.
Yuendumu is a community largely made up of the Warlpiri and Anmatyerr Aboriginal people, with a population of approximately 817. It is located within the Yuendumu Aboriginal Lands Trust area on traditional Anmatyerr and Warlpiri land and includes numerous outstations.
For an isolated area, Yuendumu is surprisingly busy. With a strong arts centre, women's centre, its own media centre and a cutting-edge youth program, Yuendumu is a community known for its energy and vitality.
