Working on the front-line, you’ll make a direct impact to the lives of families and communities across the state. This role isn’t for just anyone. It requires hard work, resilience, a creative approach and commitment to best practice in your field. Every person, every family and every community is different and we need people who are proactive and flexible to adapt to these changing environments.

In return for your effort and dedication, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which encourages best practice.

About us

Anglicare WA is a highly regarded not for profit organisation, delivering a diverse range of community services throughout Western Australia. With over 600 staff and 220 volunteers, we are passionate about having a real and sustainable impact in the Western Australian community and to do this we need talented and engaged people who share our drive to achieve positive outcomes.

About the role

As the Child Counsellor – Family & Domestic Violence you will join a passionate multidisciplinary team of like-minded professionals that focuses on providing a client centred service service at the forefront of what they do. You will provide assessment and counselling for children who are exposed to or are victims of family and domestic violence, as well as supporting the non-violent primary care giver. You will also co-facilitate group programs for children exposed to or are victims of family and domestic violence.

This is a part time (30 hours per week) maximum term contract until 30 June 2021, with the possibility of extension.

About you

You are a passionate and talented individual who is driven to deliver a quality service for our clients.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Tertiary Qualification 4 year Degree in counselling, social work or psychology and specialist expertise in relevant practice to the position and/ or a Masters in a degree relevant to the position.
• Eligibility for professional association membership
• Experience in working therapeutically with children
• Skills in group facilitation with children and parents
• Knowledge of issues relating to Family and Domestic Violence and trauma and impact on children and families.
• Knowledge of current trends in counselling theories and practice
• Ability to articulate and reflect upon personal and professional practice and values
• Ability to work within autonomously and in a team environment

You also must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check, and a WA Drivers Licence.

About our values

While your skills and experience tell part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. 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. Do these values resonate with you?

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

Benefits

• $80,296 - $82,018 per annum pro rata + 9.5% 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
• Additional 3 days (pro-rata) leave per year.
• Access to purchase leave.
• Flexible, family friendly working conditions

To be considered, applications must include a current detailed resume and covering letter. To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.

For further information please contact Michelle Peter, Service Manager Peel and Rockingham on 0401 928 499.

Anglicare WA promotes a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTI and people living with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.