WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity.

The Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (NWW) Coordinator of Groups supports a central component to the delivery of Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (Our Spirit Healing) model. This service delivers alcohol and other drug healing practices, through:

Aboriginal Ways

Flexible Services

Authentic Connections

This role directly line-manages all NWW Group Facilitators, ensuring they are empowered, supported and aligned with program values and operational standards.

The NWW Group Coordinator is responsible for supporting, mentoring, and coordinating a network of group facilitators across Wungening AOD programs. This role ensures that all group sessions follow the NWW group structure of Knowing Doing Being, operate effectively, consistently, and in alignment with Wungening's values and strategic objectives.

This position blends strategic oversight, clinical supervision, operational coordination, and group program fidelity to ensure the consistent implementation of the NWW 'Healing Journey' model.

Key tasks of this position related to the delivery of NWW include:

Ensuring that each group program delivered by Wungening supports clients in line with the NWW Healing Journey

Provide onboarding, orientation, and ongoing support to group facilitators.

Provide leadership and supervision to NWW Group Facilitators across all hubs.

Coordinate daily activities through a variety of mechanisms, e.g. Daily Meeting.

Coordinate weekly team meetings.

Support the reflective practice of facilitators through individual and group supervision.

Split their time equally between place-based hubs.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, mental health, AOD, psychology or equivalent professional experience.

Experience coordinating or supervising group-based service delivery in AOD, community, or mental health settings.

Demonstrated ability to lead and support a team to deliver culturally responsive services.

Experience in group facilitation and program planning using trauma-informed, culturally safe practices.

Knowledge and respect for Aboriginal culture, protocols, and boundaries.

Developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Teams. (Desirable: Lumary)

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

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

WA Drivers Licence

WA Working with Children Card

National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

Department of Justice Clearance (as required)

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:

37.5 hour week

4 wellness days per year

3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave

NAIDOC Day 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 one page covering letter addressing the selection criteria, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Sunday 6 July 2025

Enquiries should be directed to Martin Gillies, Manager Ngalla Wirrin Wungening 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.

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.