Senior AOD Counsellor/Educator

WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ABOUT OUR AOD SUPPORT PROGRAM - NGALLA WIRRIN WUNGENING

Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (NWW), meaning Our Spirit Healing, delivers alcohol and other drug healing practices, through:

• Aboriginal Ways
• Flexible Services
• Authentic Connections

We offer support to individuals with alcohol and other drug challenges themselves, and to families who need support for someone else's use. Support options include one-to-one counselling, group work, and outreach services where we engage with clients in the community.

Wungening Aboriginal Corporation has provided services to the Aboriginal community for over 35 years and we are now recruiting a dedicated team to deliver NWW.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The NWW Senior Counsellor/Educator brings experience to the team and works collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver the entire 'Healing Journey'. Specific components on the journey for this role include:

• Awareness – Provides internal and external stakeholders with up-to-date information about NWW.
• Enquiry – Supports people seeking further information on NWW with warmth and curiosity.
• Referral – Responds effectively to referrals from all sources, i.e., service, self, family, etc.
• Pre-entry – Provides potential clients with information to support their choice to begin NWW.
• Welcome – Offers a warm welcome as a person begins their healing through their 'Welcome pack'.
• Business Time – Brings additional experience and expertise to support clients with counselling and the development of strategies to achieve and sustain the changes they would like to make in relation to their healing.
• After-care – Offer people support as they move to maintain their healing in community, including, opportunities to support others with their journey.

The NWW Senior Counsellor/Educator provides this service as part of the NWW Team and supports the NWW Manager and Coordinator roles with team coordination, reporting, and challenging support situations.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Proven ability to achieve the responsibilities as outlined in this job description.
• Commitment to providing AOD services in a culturally strong and safe way.
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, or similar, and/or desire to obtain these skills.
• Experience providing AOD Counselling in a relevant setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and respect for Aboriginal culture, protocols, and boundaries.
• Knowledge of challenges and services from an AOD context.
• Understanding of, and commitment to working to key performance indicators. · Developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Experience in collecting data, analysing information, and preparing reports.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• WA Working with Children Card
• National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
• WA Driver's Licence
• Justice Clearance (as required)

WORKING WITH WUNGENING - JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In additional to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

• 4 wellness days per year
• NAIDOC Day leave
• 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
• 4-week top up maternity leave
• Excellent salary packaging options available
• Long Service after 6 years
• Mentoring and training opportunities
• Access to Sonder 24/7 wellbeing services
• Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must include a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Sunday 21st September 2025.

All enquiries should be directed to Manager, Martin Gillies on

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.