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 addition, a $5000 remote allowance is available 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 displaying harmful sexual behaviours. The service offers healing, support, counselling, and therapeutic interventions, working holistically with all those involved with the child or young person.
The program helps children, young people, and adults recover from trauma's harmful impacts and supports families and communities in the healing process.
The Clinical Social Worker or Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist will provide clinical consultation and supervision to the Counsellor and Aboriginal Outreach Support Worker within the Specialist HSB Program.
This is a Fixed Term Full-time position (38 hours per week) until 10.12.2026, based in Port Hedland, WA, within our Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviour Program, Pilbara WA. The position reports to the Principal Practitioner WA/NT.
Key Selection Criteria:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, values, and 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 working with children and families in therapeutic settings.
Knowledge of and experience working with children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours.
Group work experience with children and/or adults.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Please address all Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description (PD) as part of your application.
For the full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available at the bottom of the page.
For more information, contact:
Liz Plackett at liz.plackett@mackillop.org.au or 0409 492 483
Our offer includes:
Salary packaging options to maximize your salary up to $18,550 per year, reducing your tax liability.
Paid industry-specific training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
Fitness Passport—a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family.
Employee Assistance Program—free access to support for social, financial, physical, and mental health, including counseling and coaching.
Supportive environment with monthly meetings with your manager.
Work underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, promoting a safe environment that supports coping with stress and trauma and facilitates healing.
Minimum requirements:
Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid by MacKillop);
Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles). Assistance with applications is available.
Our commitment:
We celebrate diversity and respect the dignity of all individuals. We aim to be a culturally safe, competent, and welcoming organization for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Shortlisting may begin immediately, so please submit your application promptly.
This position can be remote or FIFO for the right candidate.
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