About the Organisation:

Ishar has been in existence for over 30 years and is an organisation of women supporting women, with an all-female Board of Management, and all-female staff assisting women and their families from across the world.

Ishar provides health and wellbeing services for women, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, using a 'Social Model of Health' in which the presenting 'medical' condition is not separated from the interconnections of personal, social, economic, cultural, age and gender related problems. Women are provided with information, advice, counselling, training, advocacy and / or support so they are empowered to deal with their own problems.

Because of its focus on the broader issues of 'health and wellbeing', the programs offered by Ishar cover a wide range of areas including therapeutic and preventative physical and mental health; carer support; exercise and nutrition; education and training; medical women's health care; ante-natal care; parenting skills and social inclusion, all of which are developed to accommodate the special needs of women, including refugee women, from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits:

Cultural Diversity: We value and embrace cultural diversity among both our staff and clients.

Excellent Work-Life Balance in a Supportive Environment:

Salary Packaging: Up to $15,899 annually, allowing you to pay approved expenses from your salary before tax, reducing your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay.

Employee Wellness Allowance: $500 (Pro-Rata).

Annual Leave: Four weeks of annual leave with an additional 17.5% leave loading.

Learning and Development: Opportunities for growth, professional development, and career advancement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support services.

External Supervision: Available for social workers and counsellors to support their professional practice.

Free Parking: Convenient parking at no cost to employees.

Paid Mileage: Reimbursement for mileage incurred while attending training.

About the Role

Ishar is looking for a part-time Counsellor to work two days a week in Cannington. The ideal candidate will have experience working with women from migrant backgrounds. This is a fixed-term contract position until August 2026.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, passionate Counsellor with relevant experience to join Ishar team and help improve the lives of women.

The role is required to be filled by a female, which is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 - Section 34 Exemptions. We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly service and encourage women of all ethnicities and abilities to apply.

Role Statement

Responsible for the delivery of high-quality specialist counselling services to women from CaLD communities through evidence-based therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches and holistic interventions.

Please address the following Selection Criteria in your application

Essential

Postgraduate tertiary education in a relevant field such as Counselling, Psychology, or Mental Health Social Work.

Current registration with an associated professional body of registration such as the ACA, APAC or AASW).

Demonstrated experience delivering counselling or therapy in a clinical setting in a multidisciplinary team to CaLD women including those affected by domestic violence, understanding of barriers to access appropriate services.

Thorough understanding of trauma informed practice and the effects of complex trauma, and relevant legal requirements that apply.

Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

Genuine passion for women’s health and wellbeing, and alignment with organisational values.

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in cross-cultural environments, including ability to write reports and case notes effectively.

Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage complex cases, demonstrating strong analytical skills.

Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including competency in the use of MS Office, with the aptitude to learn new software and systems.

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail and initiative, able to work under pressure.

Experience working with interpreters.

Desirable

Experience working and understanding of the not-for-profit community sector.

Experience working with refugee and migrant populations in a community-based organisation.

Fluency in a second language, other than English.

Essential Requirements

Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Current WA police clearance dated within the last 12 months.

A current Driver’s Licence and willing and able to use own roadworthy and insured vehicle for work purposes.

Current WA Working with Children’s Check. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 19/05/2025 (9 am) - No applications from recruitment agents will be considered.

For any enquiries about the position please contact Rehab Ahmed – Operations Manager [email protected].

Your Checklist – Please provide the following:

A cover letter including a brief statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

A current resume including 2 recent professional referees (Please provide the details of two referees. One of them must be your most recent supervisor or manager from your last job.

Photocopies of relevant qualifications.

Police Clearance certificate dated within the last year.

A current Driver’s Licence.

Current WA Working with Children’s Check.