Children Counsellor

6 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Buscojobs Full time

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees, committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services across more than 11 locations in Perth metropolitan, Goldfields, and South West regions.

The Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for two experienced and compassionate Children's Counsellors to join our Specialised Family Domestic Violence (SFDV) programs, supporting children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence.

This is a part-time, 12-month maximum-term contract focusing on providing trauma-informed interventions to children and young people affected by family and domestic violence.

The service delivers short-term, strength-based responses including safety planning, goal-directed counselling, and support for healing. You will work alongside a dedicated team in either our Perth or Cannington office to help clients process trauma, build resilience, and restore safe family functioning.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing counselling, case management, and trauma-informed interventions to children and young people impacted by FDV.
  • Conducting assessments and creating tailored support plans based on clients' needs.
  • Developing and maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Co-facilitating groups and supporting family functioning through targeted interventions.
  • Ensuring professional, ethical, and accurate documentation of all client work.

Selection Criteria

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling, Childhood Development, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years' experience providing child counselling and working with families experiencing complex needs, including family and domestic violence.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management, intake, assessment, and referral.
  • High level of interpersonal skills and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Willingness and ability to provide outreach services as required.
  • Current National Police Certificate (within 12 months validity).
  • Valid WA Working with Children Card.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive professional development and training.
  • Four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
  • Five additional days paid leave.
  • 12 weeks paid maternity leave.
  • Discounted corporate health cover (Bupa and Medibank).
  • Five hours of study leave per week after 2 years of service.
  • Insurance cover for travel to and from work.
  • Clinical and management supervision.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to be directed to our online job portal.

Applications close: 18 September 2025

Shortlisting will begin immediately. Centrecare reserves the right to close the role earlier if necessary.

For inquiries, please contact Caroline Jusman, Human Resources Officer, at (phone number).

At Centrecare

  • Children Feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
  • We Are Inclusive: We welcome applications from First Nations people, culturally diverse communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
  • We Support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are proud to support reconciliation and Close the Gap alongside First Nations peoples.
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