Counsellor

Voyages Tourism Australia; Yulara; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted accommodation

Competitive pay

Resort discounts

Delicious on-shift meals

Relocation assistance up to $700

Staff pool access

Gym

Residents Club

Opportunity to explore the Red Centre

Job summary

Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara, near Uluru, seeks an experienced Counsellor to join our Well-being Team and provide professional counselling services for residents and their families.

You will deliver individual and group sessions, apply trauma-informed care, and work with local services to support social, emotional, and cultural well-being in a unique Indigenous community setting.

Qualifications

• A Diploma, Bachelor or higher-level qualification in Counselling, Social Work or related field is essential.
• Experience delivering individual and group counselling across trauma, grief and loss, mental health, relationship concerns and substance use.
• High level skills in reflective practice and problem solving, with initiative to manage complex situations and respond to critical incidents.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with willingness to listen and learn.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic assessment and counselling using trauma-informed, person-centred SEWB model.
• Case management with partners including Yulara and regional locations.
• Community engagement and education to raise mental health awareness and training.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Counsellor to join our dedicated Well-being Team to support residents and their families at Ayers Rock Resort, which is 20 min drive from Uluru, one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landmarks.

Ayers Rock Resort has a strong focus on Indigenous employment and the role works closely with the National Indigenous Training Academy.

About The Role

The Counsellor supports the social, emotional, spiritual and cultural well-being of residents working in Yulara through the provision of professional counselling services.

The Key Duties Of The Role Include

• Therapeutic assessment and counselling: using a trauma- informed, person-centred SEWB model.
• Case management: working collaboratively with specialist services in Yulara, Alice Springs and other regional locations.
• Community engagement and education: in partnership with the team, facilitate mental health awareness and training programs.

About you

A Diploma, Bachelor or higher-level qualification in Counselling, Social Work or related field is essential.

You are an experienced practitioner with proven ability to provide individual and group counselling sessions covering a variety of issues including trauma, grief and loss, mental health, relationship concerns and substance use.

You will have high level skills in reflective practice and problem solving, with the ability to apply initiative and make informed judgements in the proactive management of complex situations, including responding to critical incidents: sexual assault disclosures, acute mental health risks, domestic violence, children at risk.

You understand the unique and diverse strengths and challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a willingness and capacity to listen and learn.

The Best Part

The highlight of being a Counsellor in Yulara is the opportunity to work with a small team of dedicated practitioners, including our Senior Counsellor. You will have the opportunity to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the National Indigenous Training Academy and contribute to their success.

Our resort offers a range of attractive incentives to make your employment experience with us even better, such as discounted accommodation, competitive pay, resort discounts, delicious on-shift meals, and a relocation assistance payment of up to $700. In addition, you’ll have access to our staff pool, gym, and Residents Club. When you’re off the clock, take advantage of your free time to explore the Red Centre and enjoy unique and fulfilling experiences in unforgettable locations.

Benefits

• discounted accommodation
• competitive pay
• resort discounts
• delicious on-shift meals
• relocation assistance payment of up to $700
• access to our staff pool
• gym
• Residents Club
• free time to explore the Red Centre and enjoy unique and fulfilling experiences in unforgettable locations.

We're Committed to Your Growth

We are dedicated to helping you advance in your career while working with us. We offer a variety of professional development opportunities, including monthly external professional supervision.

This isn't just a job. This is an experience that'll leave you with enough memories to last a lifetime.

• A National Criminal History Check is a mandatory step in the recruitment process.