Indigenous Community Support Trainee – Trauma-Informed

Centrecare; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional area allowance

Accommodation support

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Ceremonial Leave

Extra 10 days leave

Training opportunities

Insurance cover

Cultural supervision

Cultural support

Job summary

Centrecare is offering a Community Service Worker Trainee 50D role in Western Australia. This full-time/part-time, maximum term contract runs to 30 June 2027, with accommodation support and a regional allowance.

You will assist with client intake, referrals and advocacy in a trauma-informed, culturally safe context for Aboriginal communities. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, progressing toward a qualification, and able to obtain required checks.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Currently progressing toward completing a qualification, Certificate III or above in Community Services or related discipline.
• Experience in collaborating with Aboriginal families and communities.
• Knowledge and experience of the impact of domestic violence on Aboriginal children and families.
• Demonstrated professional boundaries and adherence.
• National Police Certificate (not older than 6 months).
• Valid Working with Children Check (or eligibility to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Engage respectfully with clients in a culturally safe and trauma-informed manner to assist with client intake, information gathering and referrals.
• Contribute to safety planning and risk assessment processes under supervision.
• Provide practical support to clients, including advocacy, education and service navigation, with attention to children and young people.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate and confidential case notes and client records.
• Participate in training, supervision and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Aboriginal identity

Education

Certificate III or above in Community Services or related discipline

Job description

Centrecare is offering a Community Service Worker Trainee 50D role in Western Australia. This full-time/part-time, maximum term contract runs to 30 June 2027, with accommodation support and a regional allowance.

You will assist with client intake, referrals and advocacy in a trauma-informed, culturally safe context for Aboriginal communities. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, progressing toward a qualification, and able to obtain required checks.