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Assessment and Referral Officer - Level 5

Centrecare
Gosnells, WA
A$97,978-$101,788 p/a + Superannuation
Community Services & Development → Housing & Homelessness Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 9 days ago


Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism
Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and Southwest regions.
The Role
The position is based predominantly in a call room environment where you will be conducting assessments with people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, providing information and making referrals to accommodation and service providers. In this role, you will also conduct face to face appointments with clients who may be experiencing a range of complex issues including domestic violence, substance use, mental health and suicidal ideation.

  • High volume service requiring your ability to build rapport quickly and engage clients via telephone
  • Working closely in a small team environment supporting clients
  • Daily entry of client notes into client management software
  • Working on a rostered basis, totaling 152 hours over a four-week period, with shifts including 8:30am - 4:30pm, 9:00am - 5:00pm, and 11:15am - 7:15pm, including weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

Selection Criteria

  • Successful completion of Tertiary level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related disciplines. (Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Diploma qualification will not be accepted for this role).
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (for Level 5 role).
  • Demonstrated high quality assessment and interview skills.
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills and communication skills.
  • High emotional intelligence and resilience.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging and working effectively with young people, individuals, couples, and families, who may be faced with multiple, complex issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development to encourage staff growth and development.
  • Four weeks Annual Leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading
  • 5 days of additional paid leave
  • 12 weeks paid Maternity Leave
  • Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank
  • Study Leave of five hours per week after two years of service
  • Insurance cover to and from work
  • Clinical and Management Supervision
  • Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply
Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.
Position Closes: 27/06/2025

Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries, please contact Caroline Jusman - Human Resources Officer on (08) 9288 2244
At Centrecare:

  • Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
  • We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
  • We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

www.centrecare.com.au


About Centrecare

West Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia
Banking & Financial Services

Centrecare is a well established not-for-profit organisation assisting individuals/families in the community. Our purpose is to strengthen people and communities through the provision of professional social services, inspired by compassion and recognition for human dignity.

Centrecare employs over 270 experienced professionals with qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling and administration in social services. Centrecare employees are passionate about the support they give to people in the community.

Centrecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

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