Case Worker - ReSet

Centrecare; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Additional 5 days leave per year pro r

Professional development and training

Insurance cover to and from work

Medibank Private health cover

Employee Assistance Program

Cultural Leads support for Aboriginal/

Job summary

Centrecare is seeking a Case Worker - ReSet to deliver comprehensive throughcare support within the Consortium, contributing to the Adult Justice Reintegration Service aligned with IIOM. You will assess clients, develop case plans, provide counselling, and coordinate referrals, while documenting progress and maintaining safety planning.

The role requires qualifications in psychology/criminology/social work or related fields, plus experience in justice settings and working with Aboriginal

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field is required.
• Diploma in Community Services or Counselling (Level 4) is required.
• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role for Level 4, and 3+ years for Level 5.
• Clinical counselling experience in adult justice reintegration is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to develop case plans and referrals.
• Implement case management and counselling to support reintegration.
• Maintain documentation including case notes, assessments, and plans.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide family and domestic violence risk assessment and safety planning.
• Support individuals in crisis through tailored throughcare programs.

Skills

Client assessment

Counselling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Psychology, Criminology and Justice, Social Work or relevant area

Diploma in Community Services, Counselling or similar (Level 4 position)

Job description

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 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 South West regions.

About Wungening Aboriginal Corporation

Wungening is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering counselling, education, advocacy and support services including drug and alcohol, family violence support and accommodation, adult justice services and earlier intervention family support services.

About The Role

The Case Worker - ReSet is an important role within the Consortium, responsible for delivering comprehensive throughcare support services, working closely with the ReSet team and Consortium partners. The position involves active participation in the Adult Justice Reintegration Service, integrating evidence-based practices for offender rehabilitation and reintegration, aligned with the Department of Justice’s Individualised and Integrated Offender Management (IIOM).

• Conduct client assessments to develop case plans and referrals based on identified needs.
• Implement case management and counselling techniques to support offenders' reintegration.
• Maintain documentation including case notes, assessments, and support plans.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide family and domestic violence risk assessment, safety planning, and risk management.
• Support individuals in crisis through specialist referrals and tailored throughcare programs.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology and Justice, Social Work or relevant area.
• Diploma in Community Services, Counselling or similar (Level 4 position)
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in a similar position (Level 4 position).
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a similar position (Level 5 position).
• Clinical and counselling experience in an adult justice reintegration support setting.
• Demonstrated experience working in a justice setting
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in a culturally responsive way.
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History Record Check and Integrity Check (Justice Screening Clearance).

Benefits

• Salary packaging options up to $15,900 increases your take home pay
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Additional 5 days leave per year pro rata
• Access to professional development and training
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Medibank Private
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Centrecare-employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads

Position Closes: 10 December 2026

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

Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on [phone]

At Centrecare

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare

Safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. Centrecare embeds child safety in all organisational practices with zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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. All Centrecare-employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads

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