WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Healing Mind, Body & Spirit ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. ABOUT NGALLA WIRRIN WUNGENING The Healing Worker is part of the NWW (Our Spirit Healing) Team, delivering alcohol and other drug healing practices, through: Aboriginal Ways Flexible Services Authentic Connections The NWW Healing Worker works collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver the entire ‘Healing Journey’ ABOUT THE ROLE The Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (NWW) Healing Worker supports NWW clients from a lived experience perspective. This lived experience offers clients the opportunity to have a partner in their journey through NWW. The role supports client to work through the healing journey with compassion and respect for each other’s knowledge and resources. The NWW Healing Worker works collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver the entire ‘Healing Journey’. Specific components on the journey for this role, include: Awareness – Provides internal and external stakeholders with up-to-date information about NWW. Enquiry – Supports people seeking further information on NWW with warmth and curiosity. Referral – Provides an empathic response to self/family/significant other-referrals. Pre-entry – Communicates with potential clients from a LE perspective with information to support their choice to begin NWW. Welcome – Offers a warm welcome as a person begins their healing through their ‘Welcome pack’. Business Time – Supports all clients to navigate the Ngalla Wirrin Wungening Healing Journey, acting as a navigator and peer support to enable a compassionate and warm journey. After-care – Offer people support as they move to maintain their healing in community, including, opportunities to support others with their journey. The NWW Healing Worker is key to establishing and maintaining an ‘Authentic Connection’ with NWW clients. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Lived and/or living experience of challenges facing Aboriginal access to services, that may include: navigating racism, intergenerational trauma, exclusion, stigma, AOD challenges, etc. Certificate IV and/or relevant experience in a community services environment. Proven ability to achieve the responsibilities as outlined in this job description. Commitment to providing a service consistent with Ngalla Wirrin Wungening guidelines. Demonstrated knowledge and respect for Aboriginal culture, protocols, and boundaries. Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with clients and within a multi-disciplinary team. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months) WA Drivers Licence WORKING WITH WUNGENING – JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including: 37.5 Hour week 4 wellness days per year NAIDOC Day leave 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave 4-week top-up maternity leave Excellent Salary Packaging options available Long Service after 6 years Mentoring and training opportunities Access to Sonder 25/7 wellbeing services Clear pathways for advancement Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS Applications must include a covering letter addressing the essential criteria and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience. Applications close Monday 15th June 2026 For further information, please contact Martin Gillies, Manager AOD Support Services on 0436 625 Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment. We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.
