Clinical Social Worker or Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

MacKillop Family Services is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and are preferred for this position.

 

In additional a $5000 remote allowance for all Pilbara employees.

 

About the role:

 

The Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB) Program provides a specialist, trauma-safe and culturally-safe response to children and young people who are displaying harmful sexual behaviours. The service provides opportunities for healing, support, counselling and a therapeutic response; working holistically with all those around the child or young person.

 

The Specialist HSB Program assists children and young people and adults to recover from the harmful impacts of trauma, and assists families and communities to support children and young people in the healing process.

 

The Clinical Social Worker or Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist will provide clinical consultation / supervision to the Counsellor and Aboriginal Outreach Support Worker position for the Specialist HSB Program.

 

This is a Fixed Term Full time 38 hours per week until 10.12.2026 opportunity based in Port Hedland, WA within our Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviour Program, Pilbara WA Program. The position reports to the Principal Practitioner WA/NT.

 

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• An appropriate qualification and experience in Psychology/Social Work with a clinical focus.
• Clinical experience in working with children and families in a therapeutic setting.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviours.
• Group work experience with children and/or adults.
• Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

 

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

 

For more information, please contact:

Liz Plackett at liz.plackett@mackillop.org.au or on 0409 492 483

 

Our offer:

• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport – which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment – Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation – MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

 

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

 

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

 

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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