Are you someone with a deep passion for helping children and families heal from the trauma of family violence? Do you believe in the power of empathy, connection, and safe relationships to create lasting change?

The Salvation Army invites you to be part of something that truly matters.

About Us

At The Salvation Army, we walk alongside women and children escaping family violence, offering refuge, safety, and support to rebuild their lives. Through our Family Violence Stream, we provide counselling, housing, children's programs, and holistic care to those who need it most.

We are currently seeking a Children and Youth Counsellor with heart, compassion, and a commitment to trauma-informed care to join our team in Karratha.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 6.

About the Role

This isn't just a counselling job - it's a chance to be a steady, safe presence for children and families in crisis.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver therapeutic counselling interventions and group work to children who have experienced family violence.
• Offer secondary therapeutic support to non-offending parents or caregivers, focusing on strengthening attachment and addressing the impact of trauma on child development through a trauma-informed approach.
• Provide secondary consultations to members of the Family Violence Stream team to assist them when working with children who are survivors of family violence.
• Establish and maintain resources relevant to supporting children who are experiencing family violence.
• Provide referral for women and children to relevant support agencies such as community health, parenting, multicultural or indigenous support programmes
• Proactively participate in, and support networks that are improving outcomes for women and children experiencing family violence.
• Respect the diverse needs of all community groups and individuals to ensure that their needs are met in an inclusive and sensitive manner

You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)

• Degree qualification in social work, psychology and/ or counselling
• Be a member and registered with a relevant accredited peak body (AASW, APS, ACA etc)
• Strong history of working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and with a complex range of support needs.
• Relevant child protection requirements are obtained for example Working with children check.
• National Police Clearance

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution 

How to Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.  We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the "Apply Now" button and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.