Location: Cairns servicing Cape York communities (FIFO position Mon – Fri)
Status: Full Time Fixed Term (until 30 June 2024) – Multiple positions available! 
Salary: $78,725 – $98,406 p.a. + 11% superannuation contribution

The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application.

About Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

About the Opportunity
The Counsellor – Social and Emotional Wellbeing works individually and collectively as part of a multi-disciplinary Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team providing high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate services to individuals, families and community groups.

This is a FIFO position from Cairns. A typical week involves flying or driving out from Cairns on Monday morning and returning to Cairns on Friday. You will be provided with accommodation and a travel allowance as a FIFO employee. 

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Diploma of Counselling or tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline
• Certificate IV/Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or Mental Health or willingness to enrol within 12 months of appointment.
• Must be eligible for membership or registration with a nationally recognised body appropriate to their relevant discipline
• Demonstrated counselling experience aligned with best practice standards and frameworks
• Demonstrated experience using diverse therapeutic frameworks and modalities to deliver individual and group-based services
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and as a practitioner with minimal supervision
• Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
• Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement

Why Apunipima?
Join us as we navigate the exciting challenges and rewards of health care in the diverse and beautiful landscape of Cape York, in partnership with its people, rich history and culture. As Counsellor SEWB, you will be provided with an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), annual leave loading (pro rata), travel allowance, generous salary packaging opportunities and more!

How to Apply
To apply for this role, submit your cover letter and resume addressing the above criteria. Applications close on Sunday, 31 December 2023

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Peta Readeaux, SEWB Services Manager via 0436 620 376 or [email protected]. 

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.

www.apunipima.org.au