Communicare are looking for a Senior Manager Counselling and Therapy Services to lead and manage counselling and therapeutic services that promote wellbeing, recovery and resilience for individuals, families and communities. You will ensure services are delivered to contract, meet quality and safety standards and achieve outcomes for clients and communities.

The position will be offered on a permanent full time basis and is predominantly based at our Cannington office with travel across Perth Metropolitan locations as required.

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager Counselling and Therapy Services supports the development and ongoing strengthening of program logics, the expansion of existing services and the identification and procuring of new business opportunities, including proposal and tender submissions. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Lead and contribute to tender and grant submissions, ensuring proposals are strategically positioned, evidence-informed, and aligned with funding requirements, organisational capabilities, and long-term service objectives.

Provide high level advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on aspects relating to counselling and therapeutic services that promote wellbeing, recovery, and resilience for individuals, families, and communities.

Lead and build a high-performance culture, by providing support, supervision and effective role modelling of behaviours that exemplifies values-based leadership.

Oversee end-to-end program delivery with a focus on compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement, ensuring services meet agreed budgets, KPIs and organisational expectations.

Lead incident management, crisis response, and behavioural complexity management in line with organisational policy and clinical governance standards.

Your Experience

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related field, with eligible registration through AHPRA, ACA, or another relevant professional body. In addition, your experience will reflect:

Leadership in complex service environments: A proven ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams across diverse areas within the community services sector, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Clinical expertise: Demonstrated experience in providing clinical supervision and delivering counselling or therapeutic interventions, with a strong grounding in evidence-based practices.

Specialist knowledge in family and relationship therapy: Deep understanding of therapeutic approaches, supported by familiarity with relevant legislative frameworks.

Stakeholder engagement and advocacy: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while championing principles of harm minimisation, social justice, and ethical practice.

Operational and strategic capability: Experience in risk management, emergency response planning, and change management, with a clear understanding of contract and compliance obligations.

Why Join Us?

Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).

Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.

Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.

Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Who are we

Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.

We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.

If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.

Applications close Monday 6 October 2025, shortlisting may begin immediately.
Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and the role may close without notice. Unsolicited agency contact will not be accepted.