Cultural Healing Worker – Aboriginal Trauma Support

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options available

14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development and training

Meaningful difference for Aboriginal &

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) in Preston seeks a part-time Cultural Healing Worker (0.8 FTE) to support healing journeys for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors of sexual assault and abuse through the Garra Kombrook program.

You will provide culturally informed counselling, facilitate yarning circles, advocate for survivors, and develop care plans in collaboration with families and community services.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong community connection.
• Understanding of Aboriginal Community Control and culturally safe practice.
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma and sexual abuse on individuals, families and communities.
• Experience supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with community and service providers.
• Victorian Working with Children Check (desirable).
• National Police Check.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe counselling and healing support.
• Facilitate yarning circles and cultural healing activities.
• Advocate for and empower survivors throughout their healing journey.
• Develop individualised support and care plans.
• Collaborate with health, legal and community services.
• Support community education, engagement and awareness activities.
• Provide cultural advice and secondary consultation within and external to VAHS.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Collaboration with community

Education

Tertiary qualification in counselling or related discipline

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) in Preston seeks a part-time Cultural Healing Worker (0.8 FTE) to support healing journeys for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors of sexual assault and abuse through the Garra Kombrook program.

You will provide culturally informed counselling, facilitate yarning circles, advocate for survivors, and develop care plans in collaboration with families and community services.