Counsellor

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment PTY; Perth; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 91k+Super

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Cultural supervision

Flexible, supportive team environment

Central Perth location

Job summary

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment PTY seeks a Counsellor to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples affected by past removal policies. You will provide culturally secure, trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and healing-focused services within a central Perth setting.

Your role includes outreach, client record management, and collaboration with the team to deliver community-based healing that respects family and cultural worldviews.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Counselling or equivalent required.
• Experience counselling Aboriginal clients affected by forcible removal policies.
• Strong cultural competency and understanding of Aboriginal history.
• Ability to build trust with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally secure, trauma-informed counselling to Aboriginal clients and families.
• Engage clients in reunions, healing camps, and cultural reconnection activities.
• Maintain accurate client records and contribute to outreach activities.
• Collaborate with team to deliver community-based healing services.

Skills

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed counselling

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team & independent work

Education

Diploma of Counselling

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Related field degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Make a meaningful difference as a Counsellor supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples affected by past government removal policies.

On offer:

• Competitive salary up to $91k + Super
• Generous salary packaging scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cultural and practice supervision
• Flexible, supportive team environment
• Central Perth location

The role:

As a Counsellor, you will provide culturally secure, trauma-informed counselling, support, and advocacy to Aboriginal clients and their families impacted by forcible removal policies. Your work will focus on healing, engaging clients throughout reunions and healing camps, and helping them reconnect with their families and culture. You will also participate in outreach, maintain client records, and collaborate with team members to deliver community-based healing services that respect Aboriginal family worldviews.

Requirements

• Diploma of Counselling, Certificate IV in Mental Health, or higher qualification in a related field
• Experience providing evidence-based counselling to clients affected by past removal policies
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural competency and the history of forcible removal
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed
• National Police Certificate (not older than 6 months)