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Senior Aboriginal Practice Lead

SeniorFull-timeOfficeSouth Melbourne VIC 3205, AustraliaPosted 1 month agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

The Senior Aboriginal Practice Lead is a vital job focused on providing culturally safe counselling and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. This position plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover from complex trauma and fostering connections with their culture and community. The team thrives on collaboration and cultural understanding, ensuring that every interaction is rooted in respect and empathy.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing counselling

Delivering culturally safe professional child and family counselling based on Trauma Informed Cultural Healing Practices.
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Supporting recovery

Assisting children and young people in recovering from complex trauma and establishing connections with culture and community.
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Collaborating with teams

Working in consultation with the broader clinical team to enhance support services.

Key criteria

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Aboriginal culture knowledge

Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and values.

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Counselling experience

Experience providing counselling to Aboriginal children and families.

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Relevant degree

Degree in Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling.

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4 criteria for this job
Aboriginal culture knowledge
Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and values.

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Counselling experience
Experience providing counselling to Aboriginal children and families.

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Relevant degree
Degree in Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling.

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Communication skills
Proven ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal communities.

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