Counsellor-FDV Great Southern

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

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

Application closes 14th January 2026.

Yorgum is committed to the protection of children and young people.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.