Children Counsellor
4 days ago
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 two exciting new opportunities for qualified and experienced Children's Counsellors to join our Family & Relationship Services program, based in Perth and Bunbury. These are Level 5 positions, available as maximum-term contracts until 30 June 2026.
We are seeking counsellors who are passionate in supporting the wellbeing of children and young people. Ideal candidate will have a strong background in child counselling, family and domestic violence, and trauma-informed practice.
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 include:
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive professional development and training
- Four weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Five additional days paid leave
- 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
- All Centrecare employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
How to Apply
Click Apply to be directed to our online job portal.
Applications close: 21 November 2025
Shortlisting will begin immediately. Centrecare reserves the right to close the role earlier if necessary.
For any enquiries, please contact Caroline Jusman - Human Resources Officer on
At Centrecare
- Children Feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
- We Are Inclusive: We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally diverse communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with a disability.
- We Support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are proud to walk alongside First Nations people to support reconciliation and Close the Gap. All Centrecare employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
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