Children's Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Western Australia Centrecare Full time
Children's Counsellor - Men Choosing Respect

Join to apply for the Children\'s Counsellor - Men Choosing Respect role at Centrecare.

About Centrecare

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

The Role

Centrecare is offering an exciting new opportunity for a qualified and experienced Children\'s Counsellor to join our Men Choosing Respect program, based in Midland. This is a full-time, permanent SCHADS Level 5 position that involves both office-based and outreach counselling for children aged 0–12.

You will work within Centrecare's Therapeutic Framework, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based services that promote safety, wellbeing and development for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide trauma-informed counselling to children, young people, and families, including assessment, case planning, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Provide early intervention and family support that promotes child development, healthy attachment, protective behaviours, and life skills.
  • Conduct risk assessments and safety planning for clients affected by family and domestic violence and provide outreach services as required.
Selection Criteria
  • Minimum Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling, Childhood Development, or 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.
  • Current National Police Certificate (within 12 months validity).
  • Valid WA Working with Children Card.
  • Valid WA Driver\'s License and access to a reliable car for outreach purposes.
Benefits
  • Access to professional development and training
  • Four weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
  • Extra five days leave per year pro rata
  • 12 weeks paid maternity leave
  • Discounted corporate health cover (Bupa and Medibank)
  • Five hours study leave per week after 2 years of service
  • Insurance cover to and from work
  • Clinical and management supervision
  • Employee Assistance Program
How To Apply

Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application. Successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.

Applications close: 18 September 2025. Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications. Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

For any enquiries, please contact Caroline Jusman - Human Resources Officer on (08) 9288 2244.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us at time of application. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to Closing the Gap.


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