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We are always keen to hear from people interested in working for WYDAC. If you would like us to keep your details on file for consideration as further opportunities arise, please send us an email attaching your CV and a completed Expression of Interest form (see link below) to admin@mttheo.org

Expression of interest form .DOC format

Expression of interest form PDF format (if you are unable to open the word docs, please print and use this pdf version then scan or fax)

Job Title:  Warra-Warra Kanyi (WWK) Counsellor

Date: April 2012

The Mt Theo Program was in 1993 as a community response to crisis levels of petrol sniffing in Yuendumu, NT. Today the Program also addresses alcohol and other drug issues and at-risk behaviour in young Warlpiri men and women. The Program now encompasses four main arms of service: Mt Theo Outstation cultural treatment and rehabilitation; Jaru Pirrjirdi youth development/leadership and aftercare program incorporating Yuendumu Youth diversionary program; Warra Warra Kanyi Counselling and Mentoring service; and an Outreach Program providing diversionary and media activities in Willowra, Nyirrpi and Lajamanu.

The Mt Theo Program is offering the opportunity to become part of this nationally acclaimed community response to substance misuse and youth development. The successful applicant will be part of a supportive team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff that works with the community to provide essential youth services.

Position overview:

The WWK Counsellor is responsible for the management of the WWK Counselling and Mentoring Program in Yuendumu. This involves direct client contact as well as the co-ordination of WWK staff, activities and resources.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Salary and conditions:

$65,000 to $75,000 pa, plus benefits.  An initial 3 month probationary period applies. The position requires a 5 day working week incorporating after hours and weekends as required.  Includes attractive salary packaging with salary sacrificing, fully furnished accommodation provided, free utilities, phone and internet allowance.

Applicants must be willing to consent to a Police Check and be eligible to hold a current Ochre Card. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria:

ESSENTIAL

  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or any other relevant discipline.
  • Accredited Membership of appropriate body.
  • Experience working with young people and at-risk youth.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management and maintenance of client notes.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team.
  • Demonstrated capacity for resourcefulness, self-motivation and independent decision making
  • Computer competency
  • Ability to produce and present all relevant organizational reports
  • Ability to manage external relationship effectively.
  • Experience responding to client crises

DESIRABLE

  • Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in working with cross-cultural persons and community development, preferably in a remote indigenous context.
  • Ability to facilitate and take direction from an Indigenous Management committee
  • A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture as well as a range of contemporary issues affecting remote Indigenous people
  • An ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.

Application Process:

For more information, please first download the sample detailed Position Description (PDF format) here.

All applicants are to email admin@mttheo.org with the following attachments:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Letter of motivation addressing above selection criteria

3. Expression of Interest Form (available above )

Applications close on the 31/05/2012 and applications that fail to provide all of the required documents will not be considered.

Contact Details:

For further information call the Executive Assistant on (08) 8956 4188, or email admin@mttheo.org

 

Job Title:  Youth Development Worker (Male)

Date: March 2012

This position is now closed and that we are considering applications that have been received.