WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ABOUT OUR AOD SUPPORT PROGRAM - NGALLA WIRRIN WUNGENING

Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (Our Spirit Healing) delivers alcohol and other drug healing practices, through:

Aboriginal Ways

Flexible Services

Authentic Connections

We offer support to individuals with alcohol and other drug challenges themselves, and to families who need support for someone else’s use. Support options include one-to-one counselling, group work, and outreach services where we engage with clients in the community.

Wungening Aboriginal Corporation has provided services to the Aboriginal community for over 35 years and we are now recruiting a dedicated team to deliver Ngalla Wirrin Wungening.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a 6-month fixed term opportunity.

The Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (NWW) Counsellor Educator is central component to the delivery of the Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (Our Spirit Healing) model. This service delivers alcohol and other drug healing practices.

The NWW Counsellor/Educator works collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver the entire ‘Healing Journey’. Specific components on the journey for this role, include:

Awareness – Provides internal and external stakeholders with up-to-date information about NWW.

Enquiry – Supports people seeking further information on NWW with warmth and curiosity.

Referral – Responds effectively to referrals from all sources, i.e., service, self, family, etc.

Pre-entry – Provides potential clients with information to support their choice to begin NWW.

Welcome – Offers a warm welcome as a person begins their healing through their ‘Welcome pack’.

Business Time – Supports all clients with counselling and the development of strategies to achieve and sustain the changes they would like to make in relation to their healing.

After-care – Offer people support as they move to maintain their healing in community, including, opportunities to support others with their journey.

The NWW Counsellor/Educator provides this service as part of the NWW Team.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Commitment to providing AOD services in a culturally strong and safe way.

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, or similar, and/or desire to obtain these skills.

Experience providing AOD Counselling in a relevant setting.

Demonstrated knowledge and respect for Aboriginal culture, protocols, and boundaries.

Knowledge of challenges and services from an AOD context.

Understanding of and commitment to working to key performance indicators.

Developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Teams.

Experience in collecting data, analysing information, and preparing reports.

Desirable

Aboriginality

Experience working with client management systems such as Pharos, Lumary, Infoexchange, etc

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

WA Working with Children Card

National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

WA Drivers Licence

Department of Justice Screening (we'll help successful candidates apply)

WORKING WITH WUNGENING - JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In additional to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

4 wellness days per year

NAIDOC Day leave

3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave

4-week top up maternity leave

Excellent salary packaging options available

Long Service after 6 years

Mentoring and training opportunities

Access to Sonder 24/7 wellbeing services

Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must include a cover letter addressing the essential criteria, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Sunday 15th June 2025.

All enquiries should be directed to Martin Gillies (Manager - AOD Support Services) on 0436 625 160

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.