Counsellor – HIV
Full-time contract up to June 2023 with likelihood of 3 year extension
WAAC promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. At the heart of our organisation is the commitment to provide a range of services that leads to positive healthy people in inclusive, connected communities. This is underpinned by our core values of Courageous Leadership, Inclusion without Exclusion and Creative and Innovative.
The Opportunity
We currently have a unique career opportunity for a talented, dynamic and passionate individual to provide short-term counselling interventions including crisis management to people living with HIV (PLHIV), people at risk of HIV and their significant others (those affected by HIV). You will also play an important role in undertaking clinical assessments of clients’ needs and create care plans aimed to improve client outcomes, as well as supporting PLHIV who report stigma and discrimination.
This role is made for an individual with tertiary qualifications, a minimum of five years of experience in counselling and with experience managing complex social and health issues with clients who present with issues related to mental health, sexual health, use of alcohol and other drugs and general wellbeing.
Initial and confidential enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Lisa Dobrin – Chief Executive Officer on 08 9482 0000.
About You
You are a gifted, skilled, passionate and experienced human being with experience working in and alongside diverse health care and community services.
What We Can Offer?
- An annual salary between $87,380 and $91,006 plus superannuation
- Generous salary packaging scheme
- Study leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible and friendly team environment
- A culture where being authentically human is highly valued!
Take your career to the next level
If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with WAAC, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply?
- Share with us your background, work experience and what you can bring to this role in a 2-page cover letter in a way that addresses the selection criteria as per the position description, and
- Upload your resume by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
Still interested and want to know even more?
The position description can be obtained by emailing to: [email protected]
Applications close at 11.59pm, 16 October 2022.
WAAC is committed to substantive equality as well as a diverse workforce. WAAC strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, People Living with HIV, people of diverse sexuality and/or gender and people with disabilities.
We believe in the right of everyone to have the freedom to safely explore and express their individuality. Our society is stronger and more resilient when people have awareness of their personal situation, and their risks, options, and issues around sexual health and wellbeing.
The successful applicant must be willing to provide a valid national police check. COVID-19 vaccination evidence is not mandatory, however, as WAAC is government funded by the Department of Health, and has previously been mandated to adhere to previous public health orders requiring all staff to be triple vaccinated, it may again become a condition of employment at WAAC for the successful candidate to produce vaccination evidence or be willing to be vaccinated in line with future WA Department of Health Public Health Orders.
WAAC reserves the right to close this position before the closing date. Please note, that only applications received via SEEK will be considered.