Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Preventive Health Counsellor
1 week ago
What you'll do
About you
Understanding of the cultural and historical issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons engaging with Health Contact Centre services.
Knowledge and experience in collaborative counselling.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong self-motivator to work independently and efficiently prioritise work to achieve team and individual goals.
Proficient computer skills including the ability to utilise computer technology to find and record client and service information during client interactions.
**Mandatory Requirements for an Identified Role**:
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage
For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:
of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
Applicants to this position may be required provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.
Employee wellbeing & development
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
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