Student placement policy

Blacktown Women's and Girls' Health Centre recognises that field placement is a critical element in student's professional development. Students from tertiary education facilities will be encouraged and supported to work as part of a team to provide a high quality service to the community.

Prior to the commencement of a placement students are required to meet formally with the Centre Manager to discuss both student and agency expectations.

Volunteers policy 

The organisation recognises that all people have the right to be paid for their labour and believes that it is the responsibility of Governments to ensure community based services are adequately staffed. Therefore Volunteers seeking experience to increase thier employment opportunities are encouraged for short-term basis only.

Position Vacant - COUNSELLOR

14 Hours/week

Blacktown Women's and Girls' Health Centre Inc.  promotes the health and well being of women and provides an affordable, confidential health care service which is managed and operated by women for women in a non-threatening, non-judgemental environment with an emphasis on preventative health care.

As a community based women's health centre, we offer a wholistic approach to understanding, managing and supporting women and girls to make decisions about their own health and well being.

Essential Criteria:

1.    Relevant Tertiary Qualifications

2.    At least two years Counselling experience

3.    Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

4.    Commitment to a feminist and wholistic approach to women's health

5.    Availability to work Tuesdays

6.    Capacity to work independently whilst maintaining a team approach

Desirable criteria:

1.   Qualification and experience in providing couples counselling for Same Sex relationships

2.   A current drivers license and comprehensively insured vehicle

Blacktown Womens's and Girls' Health Centre Inc.  considers that being a women is a genuine occupational qualification and all workers must undergo a criminal record check.

Please send application addressing the above selection criteria to:

Counselling Recruitment panel

Blacktown Women's and Girls' Health Centre Inc.

PO Box 6535

Blacktown NSW 2148

APPLICATION CLOSE:  5PM Friday 10 September 2010