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Senior Counsellor
Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130 Apply your extensive experience in therapeutic and trauma counselling to support victims of sexual assaults in the Barkly Region. The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course. Operating in the Barkly Region, the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides specialist sexual assault services in the form of counselling; an integrated crisis response; advocacy; education and training; and capacity building. As a Senior Counsellor in the SARC team, you will provide sexual assault counselling and support to adults and children who are recent or past victims of sexual assault, and to their families including an integrated crisis response in a multidisciplinary context to victims of sexual assault. This involves providing input, advice, information and training on sexual assault issues to community and Government agencies to raise awareness and support, and influence policy relating to sexual assault issues. You will also contribute towards increasing the capacity of the community to respond locally to sexual assault issues and liaise with other relevant community services and health providers. To be successful, you require a degree level qualification, which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Psychological Society, or other tertiary qualifications relevant to the role. Demonstrated competence in conducting interventions, therapeutic and trauma counselling for child and adult sexual assault intervention, and experience supporting clients with Problem Sexual behaviours is essential. In addition, you require experience working in a cross-cultural environment with special regard to Aboriginal culture and knowledge of the issues confronting Aboriginal children, adults, families and communities in regard to sexual assault. Experience in the delivery of Protective Behaviour Education APHRA requirement to practice as a psychologist would be well received. In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 12% Superannuation, six weeks recreational and two weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to the Territory and moving to Tennant Creek, an authentic Outback town and home to over 3,000 people. Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to enjoy the many benefits of living in a regional town including exploring Waramungu country, swimming at the Mary Ann Dam, four-wheel-driving through the Davenport Ranges and visiting one of the Territory’s famous natural landmarks, the Devil’s Marbles. Explore working in the Northern Territory Government Explore working for NT Health Explore living in Tennant Creek
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Quote vacancy number: 16367 Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search Contact Details
Gai Di Donna, Manager Barkly Urban and Outreach on 08 8962 4413 or [email protected]
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