Counsellors - Kalgoorlie/Goldfields

Centrecare; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Annual leave loading

Maternity leave

Health cover

Job summary

Centrecare in Australia seeks qualified Counsellors for our Kalgoorlie office. These full-time roles provide counselling to individuals, couples and families across Kalgoorlie/Boulder and surrounding areas, including assessment, planning and education.

The role emphasises compassionate support and collaboration with other service providers. We offer comprehensive not-for-profit benefits, ongoing professional development and inclusive practices, with safeguarding at the forefront and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, mental health or counselling or equivalent.
• 1–2 years (Level 4) or 3–5 years (Level 5) experience with children and families with complex needs.
• Experience in case management and coordination of client services.
• Experience and/or understanding of working with remote Aboriginal communities and their needs.
• Strong intake, assessment and documentation capabilities.
• Knowledge of early intervention and prevention program services.

Responsibilities

• Screening, assessments and support planning.
• Providing brief intervention supports for clients and carers.
• Assessing supports to meet client needs.
• Delivering evidence-based counselling and group interventions.
• Referring and assisting clients to access mainstream services and support groups.
• Providing information and education to clients, carers, families and other service providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Case management

Education

Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling

Job description

• General Counsellors - Full time permanent
• Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks
• 10 days extra leave (6 weeks in total!) plus many more generous NFP benefits

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.

The Role

We are seeking qualified Counsellors to join our programs located at our Kalgoorlieoffice. These roles are primarily to provide counselling the enhance the healthy functioning of individuals, couples and families. Our service is designed to provide education, support and counselling for individuals, children, couples and families. Areas covered include Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Norseman, Leonora, Laverton, Coolgardie and Kambalda;

• Screening, assessments and support planning.
• Selecting and providing appropriate brief intervention supports for clients whether they be clients or carers.
• Assessing supports and ensuring that they are appropriate to meeting client's needs.
• Deliver evidence-based counselling and group interventions.
• Referring and assisting clients to access appropriate mainstream specialist services and support groups; and
• Providing information and education to clients, carers, families and other service providers; and providing and/or arranging support for carers and families.

Programs

• Mental Health Support Services - supports consumers with moderate to severe mental health symptoms and their family and carers through counselling and support.
• Family Care & Support - provides counselling and support individuals, couples and families to form and enhance healthy relationships in the Goldfields communities.
• Parenting Orders Program - provides counselling, advice, referral, education and skills training to support parenting arrangements whilst maintaining safety for both parties.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum Bachelor in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling and related disciplines or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 yrs experience (Level 4) or minimum 3-5 years (Level 5) relevant experience in working with children and families with complex needs, whereby service design was inclusive of social, emotional, psychological, and physical needs.
• Experience in case management and coordination of client services.
• Experience in and/or understanding of working with remote Aboriginal communities and their unique needs.
• Demonstrated experience in intake, assessment and case management.
• Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
• Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to work within a team.
• WA Drivers Licence.
• National Police Certificate (within 12 months validity)
• Working with Children check or eligibility to obtain one
• Regional zone allowance included in annual package.
• Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks.
• Comprehensive professional development and training.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Extra 10 days leave per year pro rata.
• Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
• Discounted 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.
• Centrecare-employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Lead.

Position closes: 21 September 2026

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

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe:

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.