Work with YWAHS

Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.

We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.

We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.

Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) possess strong communication and organisational skills, counselling skills and is committed to client focused service delivery to engage in a trauma informed and multi-disciplinary approach to healing and supporting individuals, families and community members affected by mental health issues. 

The MHP will promote the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal people by ensuring the programs and services are delivered from a culturally sensitive holistic perspective and in line with the National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples Mental Health and Well Being 2017-2023. 

Utilising a cross sectoral approach, to respond to and provide culturally relevant early intervention services, based on an integrated and holistic stepped care model of mental health care. 

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Industry leading training and support
• Promotional opportunities
• Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant qualification and/or equivalent certification from a nationally accredited provider in the area of social welfare, counselling, social work, family therapy, psychology, creative arts therapies, or community mental health nursing.
• A minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or recent employment in the family violence sector or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements. Please see https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violencepractitioners for further information.
• Completion of or willingness to complete MARAM Comprehensive training.
• Completion of or willingness to complete FVISS/CISS training.

Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Mental Health Practitioner.

Applications close Friday 28 March 2025. 

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources on the above number and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION

Click here to download the Position Description.

ApYoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.

We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.

We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.

Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.

ROLE PURPOSE

The P&E Manager is responsible for developing and implementing programs and activities that contribute to the broader social change that promotes healthy, respectful relationships and gender equality, and addresses all forms of family violence and discrimination, so that we can prevent and/or reduce family violence occurring in our communities.

The role is focussed on building the skills and capacity of YWAHS Education & Prevention team and support the Healing Service team to raise awareness and understanding of family violence in the Aboriginal communities across Wellington and East Gippsland LGAs. 

This position involves managing all activities across YWAHS catchment area including, Sale, Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust, Orbost. The activities are designed as an entry point to engage services, through skills, knowledge and culturally based activities, forums, workshops, and other activities that enhance social connection, identity, cultural knowledge, health and well-being and family violence. 

The P&E Manager is a member of the YWAHS Executive Management Team and actively contributes to the development of strategic and operational plans of YWAHS.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Industry leading training and support
• Promotional opportunities
• Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications in Community Development, Social Science, Social Work or related fields.
• Experience as a senior leader working as part of an executive team
• Demonstrated experience developing (contributing to) and implementing strategic and operational plans and managing projects and budgets
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working with State and Federal Government Frameworks and Strategies that contribute to the safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, i.e., Dhelk Dja – Safe Our Way, Change the Story, Changing the Picture, Family Violence Primary Prevention, Free from violence, etc. or Community Development with a Cultural and
  Therapeutic Practice experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering/ facilitating group activities in a range of educational, practical, and therapeutic settings
• Experience of working cross-culturally, and a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and its application in human service delivery

Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Prevention and Education Manager.

Applications close Friday 4 April 2025. 

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources on the above number and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION

Click here to download the Position Description.

Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.

We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.

We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.

Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.

Position Overview 

The Clinical Manager leads YWAHS’s clinical team in providing trauma-informed, culturally safe services within a holistic model of health and wellbeing. The position supports the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, while ensuring high-quality clinical governance and service delivery. 

Governing Principles 

• Work within a supportive team environment that recognises Aboriginal health and wellbeing as a holistic model 
• Promote and demonstrate the Social Model of Health, Social Justice, and YWAHS Philosophy 
• Utilise an Aboriginal Cultural Competency Framework inclusive of Therapeutic and Trauma-Informed Approaches 
• Acknowledge and utilise individual team member skills and differences 
• Promote continuous quality improvement in all activities 

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Industry leading training and support
• Promotional opportunities
• Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work (AASW eligible), Behavioural Sciences, or Community Welfare 
• Understanding Aboriginal culture and intergenerational trauma 
• Experience in family violence sector or related areas 
• Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams 
• Skills in complex client assessment and counselling 
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and mainstream service systems 

Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Clinical Manager.

Applications close Friday 04 April 2025. 

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources on the above number and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION

Click here to download the Position Description.