• Seeking a Counsellor /Educator
• Permanent Part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
• Location: Perth

About Us

Palmerston Association is a leading and respected not for profit provider of alcohol and other drug services. We have a rich and proud history of providing support through a range of services including counselling, groups, residential rehabilitation, and educational initiatives.

About the role

The Counsellor/Educator role has both a treatment and prevention focus with the aim of reducing harm associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use. The successful applicant will provide professional and culturally secure AOD counselling and support to individuals, families, other service providers and local communities. We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in the alcohol and drug field.

Salaries are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010. Level 4, pay point commensurate with experience, qualifications and role.

About you

The successful application will be an experienced Counsellor who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Working within this role will suit individuals who are flexible and able to problem solve. We are seeking someone who is experienced, compassionate and can provide culturally secure counselling, education and support to consumers and their families. With experience in clinical assessments and interventions in the areas of mental health and alcohol and other drugs.

To see the FULL Selection Criteria, please view the JDF on our website.

Benefits

• Excellent salary packaging options, receive up to $15,900 plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• 2 days life and wellness leave (pro rata)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service
• Partial access to long service leave after 5 years continuous service
• Flexible, family orientated working conditions
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% for award-based staff
• Opportunities to join and get involved in various working groups such as the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAP), Rainbow Community Initiative Committee, Environmental Working Group and the Disability Access Inclusion Policy Working Group.
• 2 days paid and 8 days unpaid cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Aboriginal Staff Forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to connect and collaborate

Shortlisting will commencing straightaway, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The successful candidate must possess a National Police Clearance that was obtained within 3 months, and a valid WA Working with Children Check.

For further information on the position please contact Ragini Lew on (08) 9328 7355 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Counsellor / Educator - Perth enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

We seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Palmerston is currently preparing for accreditation for Rainbow Tick as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering safe and inclusive services for LGBTQI+ people.