Job Children's Counsellor

Introduction

• Full time or Part time opportunity until 24 December 2027
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Additional leave and ability to purchase leave

Reach Further with us!

The Young Hearts service provides professional, confidential counselling, group support and community engagement to children and their non-violent primary care giver who have experienced or are experiencing family and domestic violence. As the Child Counsellor you will provide professional counselling service including assessments, counselling and group work for children who have been exposed to or are victims of family and domestic violence as well as their nonviolent primary care giver.

This is either a full-time opportunity providing service across our Rockingham and Mandurah location or two part time opportunities working 0.5FTE each (1x working in Rockingham, 1x working in Mandurah) until 24 December 2027.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline
• Counselling experience in working with children in a therapeutic setting utilising person centred, strength based and trauma informed approaches
• Group work experience with children and/or adults
• Skills in engaging clients from Aboriginal and other diverse cultural backgrounds
• Exceptional interpersonal and rapport building skills

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and hold a WA Drivers Licence.

Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• $96,088 annual salary (pro- rata) plus super
• 11.5% superannuation
• In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Flexible, family friendly working conditions
• Clinical practice supervision and professional development opportunities

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:

• “Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
• “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”
• “Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH). As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”

Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. Please include in your application what your FTE preference is and your location preference if you wish to work part time.

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

For further information please contact Grace Verity, Coordinator, Counselling Services on 08 9528 0702.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.