Aboriginal Health Counsellor

Evolve Talent; Kimberley; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary under the SCHADS Award

Opportunities to explore unique landscapes

Impactful work within communities

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking a skilled SEWB Counsellor to support First Nations communities in remote areas, delivering culturally centred and trauma-informed care. This impactful role involves counselling sessions, developing care plans, and collaborating with other services. The ideal candidate has a counselling registration and experience in remote health settings. Benefits include a competitive salary under the SCHADS Award and the opportunity to explore the Kimberley region.

Qualifications

• Experience in remote or First Nations health settings is essential.
• Must hold a current C-class driver's licence.
• National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, family, and group counselling sessions.
• Develop care plans and provide holistic, client-centred support.
• Collaborate with other health and community services.
• Participate in community events to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Counselling skills

Culturally safe care

Trauma-informed approach

Community engagement

Education

Registered Counsellor

Job description

This range is provided by Evolve Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$100,000.00/yr - A$120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Evolve Talent

Recruitment Lead | Proudly Supporting Australia's Rural & Remote Communities | RUOK? Ambassador

Make a difference where it matters most.
This is your chance to bring your counselling skills to the heart of the Kimberley, supporting First Nations communities through culturally centred, trauma-informed care.

As an SEWB Counsellor, you'll provide counselling, therapeutic support, and healing activities to people impacted by grief and loss, trauma, family and relationship challenges, alcohol and other drug issues, and mental health concerns. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll help strengthen cultural identity, connection, and community wellbeing.

In this role, you will:

Deliver individual, family, and group counselling sessions

Develop care plans and provide holistic, client-centred support

Collaborate with other health and community services

Participate in community events to promote wellbeing and encourage help-seeking

Travel to surrounding communities by 4WD or light aircraft

We're looking for someone who:

Is a registered counsellor with experience in remote or First Nations health settings

Brings a culturally safe and trauma-informed approach to care

Can work independently and as part of a close-knit, supportive team

Holds a current C-class driver's licence, National Police Clearance, and Working with Children Check

What's on offer:

A role where your work has a direct and lasting impact

Variety in your week - from counselling sessions to community events

Opportunities to explore the Kimberley's unique landscapes and culture

Salary under the SCHADS Award, level depending on qualifications, plus benefits

Step into a role that's as rewarding as it is challenging, and be part of something bigger - helping to create lasting change for First Nations communities in the Kimberley.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Home Health Care Services

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