Children Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Bunbury, Western Australia CENTRECARE Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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 Southwest regions.

The Role

Centrecare is offering an exciting new opportunity for a qualified and experienced Children's Counsellors to join our Family & Relationship Services program, based in Bunbury. This is a full-time level 5 position offered on 12 months maximum-term contracts.

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

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 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.

  • Children Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia Centrecare Full time

    About CentrecareCentrecare 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 Southwest regions.The RoleCentrecare is offering an exciting new opportunity for a...

  • Children Counsellor

    1 week ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia Centrecare Full time

    About CentrecareCentrecare 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 Southwest regions.The RoleCentrecare is offering an exciting new opportunity for a...

  • Counsellor

    1 week ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia Therapy Focus Full time

    Location:- Bunbury- Employment Type:- FP - Full-Time Permanent- Closing Date:- 30 Apr 2025- Join us at Therapy Focus, where every day counts, impact lasts, and your unique contributions are celebrated. We're seeking an experienced **Counsellor** to join our team of courageous multi-disciplinary clinicians dedicated to extraordinary care for people with a...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia St John Of God Health Care Full time

    Your role at St John of God Social Outreach We are seeking applications from Alcohol & Drug Counsellors to join our Social Outreach team in Bunbury, Busselton, Manjimup, Collie and/or Margaret River, on a permanent full-time/part time or 12-month fixed term contract basis.This position is responsible for providing assessment, counselling and follow-up for...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor

    3 weeks ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Full time

    Your role at St John of God Social OutreachWe are seeking applications from Alcohol & Drug Counsellors to join our Social Outreach team in Bunbury, Busselton, Manjimup, Collie and/or Margaret River, on a permanent full-time/part time or 12-month fixed term contract basis.This position is responsible for providing assessment, counselling and follow-up for...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Full time $85,508 - $120,255 per year

    Your role at St John of God Social OutreachWe are seeking applications from Alcohol & Drug Counsellors to join our Social Outreach team in Bunbury, Busselton, Manjimup, Collie and/or Margaret River, on a permanent full-time/part time or 12-month fixed term contract basis.This position is responsible for providing assessment, counselling and follow-up for...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor

    3 weeks ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Full time

    Your role at St John of God Social OutreachWe are seeking applications from Alcohol & Drug Counsellors to join our Social Outreach team in Bunbury, Busselton, Manjimup, Collie and/or Margaret River, on a permanent full-time/part time or 12-month fixed term contract basis.This position is responsible for providing assessment, counselling and follow-up for...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Inc Full time $85,508 - $120,255 per year

    Welcome to St John of God Health Care St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs. St John of...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor

    4 days ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Full time $85,508 - $120,255

    Your role at St John of God Social OutreachWe are seeking applications from Alcohol & Drug Counsellors to join our Social Outreach team in Bunbury, Busselton, Manjimup, Collie and/or Margaret River, on a permanent full-time/part time or 12-month fixed term contract basis.This position is responsible for providing assessment, counselling and follow-up for...

  • Family Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Bunbury, Western Australia beBeeCounseling Full time $84,000 - $94,000

    Child Counsellor RoleWe are seeking passionate child counsellors to join our Family & Relationship Services program. You will work within our Therapeutic Framework, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based services that promote safety, wellbeing and development for children and their families.Counselling is a highly rewarding profession that requires...