Aboriginal Corporation Careers at Marrin Weejali

At Marrin Weejali, our staff have the compassion, empathy and lived experience to work with our clients to help repair their shattered spirits and rebuild their lives.

We have regular vacancies for staff positions advertised on our website.

If you are seeking an Aboriginal Corporation career or would like to discuss any of the current vacancies on offer, please contact us.

Are you looking to enact real change in the Aboriginal community?

It takes a special kind of person to join our Marrin Weejali team.

A person who has the drive to help others rise above their alcohol and drug misuse issues and their social, emotional and health-related problems.

A person with a deep understanding of the importance of Aboriginal culture and its social and emotional context for our people.

Marrin Weejali is run by our people, for our people.

Are you one of our people, too?

Keep up to date with our current vacancies.

Vacant Position: Alcohol & Other Drugs/Social & Emotional Wellbeing Counsellor (Male)

Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Conducting assessments of clients’ conditions
  • Providing counselling to clients on a one-to-one basis or in group sessions
  • Referring clients to other services as appropriate
  • Delivering education and awareness groups relating to substance misuse risk factors, responsible use and their management
  • Working collaboratively with clients to identify their needs, set goals and develop client care plans.

TO FULFIL THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

  • A minimum of a certificate IV qualification in AoD
  • Minimum of two years’ previous experience in providing support for individuals with substance misuse and other complex issues
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with people with alcohol and other drug problems
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Indigenous Australians and ability to communicate and negotiate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, including the ability to provide accurate, consistent, timely and appropriate service to clients
  • Ability to maintain client records and statistics
  • Sound case note and report writing skills
  • Sound written and oral communication skills
  • Sound computer skills
  • Senior First Aid certificate
  • Current NSW driver’s licence.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to mel@marrinweejali.org.au

Aboriginal targeted position.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Partnership Case Studies

Emerton Amcal + Pharmacy

“Marrin is a safe space and we provide an extension of that safe space here in our pharmacy to Marrin clients.”

Too Deadly for Diabetes - powerful partnership

“The main thing about Marrin is the way its staff are invested in the local community.”

Penrith Community Corrections

“Marrin Weejali trusts, respects and supports our roles when working with Aboriginal people.”

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