What you will bring
You are passionate about your professional practice and specifically about providing person-centred, trauma informed and culturally appropriate services.

To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Studies or similar and/or significant experience working with Aboriginal people
• Experience in delivering culturally appropriate support in areas of substance abuse, violence and abuse, suicide and self-harm 
• Must have knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal culture and cultural security
• Experience in the development of strong, positive working collaborations with stakeholders
• Knowledge of current trends and resources in youth counselling and crisis counselling 

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Drivers Licence and a WA Working with Children Check.

Benefits

• Salary starting from $115,486 (inclusive of 10% remote localities allowance) per annum + 11.5% superannuation
• Accommodation paid for
• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Travel to Kununurra, inclusive of accommodation
• Additional leave (8 days per year)
• Access to purchase leave

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard. 

But don't take our word for it!  Here is what our people think:
“Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
“Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”

Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.  To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. 

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified.  Please apply without delay!   

For further information please contact Emma Venables, Service Manager East Kimberley, on 0417 087 052.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.