Anglicare WA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Counsellor for our Young Hearts Gosnells program. Located in the heart of Gosnells, this role falls under our esteemed Gosnells Services department, dedicated to providing vital support to the local community. If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people and thrive in a part-time contract position, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating meaningful change and shaping brighter futures for the youth in our community.

Reach Further with us!

The Young Hearts service provides professional, confidential counselling, group support and community engagement to children and their non-violent primary care giver who have experienced or are experiencing family and domestic violence. As the Child Counsellor you will provide professional counselling service including assessments, counselling and group work for children who have been exposed to or are victims of family and domestic violence as well as their nonviolent primary care giver.

This role is a part time (15 hours a week on Thursdays and Fridays - 8.30am - 4.30pm) including one day outreach, fixed until 30 June 2026,

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver counselling services to young people in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
• Assess the needs of each individual and develop tailored support plans.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by young people.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress.

Main Tasks:

• Provide one-on-one counselling sessions to address a range of issues such as mental health, family dynamics, and personal development.
• Empower young individuals to build resilience and develop coping strategies for life's challenges.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment for open discussions during group therapy sessions.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute insights for continuous improvement of services.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and possess excellent counselling skills, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Anglicare WA.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and hold a WA Drivers Licence.

• Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline
• Counselling experience in working with children in a therapeutic setting utilising person centred, strength based and trauma informed approaches
• Group work experience with children and/or adults
• Skills in engaging clients from Aboriginal and other diverse cultural backgrounds
• Exceptional interpersonal and rapport building skills

Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• $99,569 annual salary (pro- rata)
• 12% superannuation
• In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Flexible, family friendly working conditions
• Clinical practice supervision and professional development opportunities

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:

“Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”

“Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”

“Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH). As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”

Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current resume. Shortlisting will be based on experience and qualifications if you would like us to consider other factors please include a short cover letter.

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

For further information please contact Renae Byrne, Coordinator, Counselling Services on 08 9394 9200.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted