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 THE ROLE

In this position, you work within the integrated service delivery framework of the Wungening Aboriginal Corporation and Centrecare, who are contracted to ensure consistency in program application.

You provide good quality short term service involving information, counselling, advocacy, linkages with other suitable services, with a focus on providing rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing services to young people and their families referred to the Youth Justice Service.

Additionally, Senior Youth Worker offers guidance, support, information, and leadership to the BeyondYJS, particularly when the Program Team Leader and Manager are not there.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Ability to be an effective member of a team or to work autonomously.

Minimum Certificate IV qualifications in a relevant discipline (Welfare, Community Services)

Creativity

Decisiveness

Displays a commitment to provide ‘value adding’ services.

Displays an ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

Earns others’ trust and respect through honesty and professionalism

Pays close attention to detail.

Initiative and Self-motivation.

Interpersonal skills.

Organisational Awareness.

Shares knowledge and skills with others to achieve outcomes.

Solution focused approach to problem solving.

Fosters effective, consistent and collaborative working relationships.

Understands and learns from what others say.

Understands legislation, regulations and external standards that apply to relevant work practices.

Demonstrable actions and behaviours that are representative of the Values of Wungening Aboriginal Corporation.

Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, protocols, boundaries and experience working within the Aboriginal community

Demonstrable commitment to empowering and respecting children and young people.

Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

WA Working with Children Card

National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

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

WA Drivers License

WORKING WITH WUNGENING – JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In addition 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

NAIDOC Day leave

3-day additional leave 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 covering letter addressing the essential criteria and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Thursday 31 July 2025

All enquiries should be directed to Manager Mauneek Solanki on 08 9221 1411

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.