Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for more than twenty-five years. The organisation is a bulk billing community-controlled health service.
Bidgerdii Community Health Service is seeking a proactive, energetic and professional Social Emotional and Well-being (SEWB) Counsellor.
The successful candidate will be responsible delivery of social and emotional well-being prevention, by providing counselling and education to mental health clients. These activities are to be carried out in accordance with Bidgerdii’s Action Plan and related polices and procedures.
*This is an Indigenous – identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination act. Please indicate within your application if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.*
Key Selection Criteria:
- Certificate IV or higher in the area of counselling, psychology, social work, mental health or related areas.
- Demonstrated understanding of the history and effects, of the forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.
- Effective communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of social, emotional and mental health issues. Including culturally appropriate healing methods, trauma and grief counselling skills.
- Ability to work independently, as an effective team member and a willingness to refer clients to other services, when necessary.
- Competent computer skills, especially using word-processing and database software.
- Willingness to abide by organisational policies and procedures.
Additional Essential Factors:
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential
- Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- In line with the legislation changes (no card, no start policy) all successful candidates must hold a current Blue Card (working with children and young people check) prior to commencement.
- Satisfactory Police Check.
Why Bidgerdii Community Health Services?
Benefits of working with us include:
- Monday to Friday
- Professional Development- Further education or career progression
- Salary Packaging
To Apply:
All applications are to be submitted online, please submit a recent resume and cover letter by clicking the APPLY button on this add.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
For enquiries, please contact: HR via email: [email protected]