About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality professional counselling, accommodation and housing support, family and domestic violence intervention, family dispute resolution, justice programs, and out of home care services.
The Role
Centrecare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Child Consultant to join our Family Dispute Resolution team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the voices and experiences of children are heard and respected during and after family separation.
Working closely with Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, Parenting Educators, and the Program Manager, the Child Consultant delivers child-inclusive and child-focused services to help improve parenting relationships and outcomes for children.
A Few Specifics

• Conducting therapeutic child and parent interviews and providing feedback to parents as part of the mediation process
• Delivering early intervention services and individual support to children
  Facilitating group education programs for children and co-facilitating parenting groups
• Assessing and responding to risks including family violence, child protection, and mental health concerns
• Participating in community education and program evaluation
• Maintaining accurate records using Centrecare's client management system
• Supporting team members and contributing to the delivery of client-centred services aligned with Centrecare’s Therapeutic Framework

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work.
• Experience in Child Inclusive and Child Focused Practice
• Demonstrated experience in therapeutic assessment and case management.
• Experience and knowledge of domestic violence and family law
• Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and evaluate personal and relationship education programs relevant to children.
• C class drivers license.
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance
• Flexibility to work one evening per week (12pm–8pm Tuesday to Thursday)

Benefits

• Four weeks Annual Leave inclusive of 17.5% leave loading (pro rata)
• One week of additional paid leave (pro rata)
• Purchased Leave Scheme: salary sacrifice 20% of your annual salary for four years and take the fifth year off fully paid
• Twelve weeks paid Maternity Leave
• Access to corporate health cover through Bupa or Medibank
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Study Leave: five hours per week after two years of service
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply
Click Apply for this job to be taken to our online job board where further details are available.
Position Closes: 14/05/2025
Shortlisting will commence immediately. Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if required.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244.