Parenting Educator - ReSet

Centrecare; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrecare is seeking a dedicated practitioner to support the ReSet Parenting Service across Perth locations. The role focuses on delivering parenting programs, both in group settings and individually, to parents and carers in custody contexts, with emphasis on culturally diverse communities.

Applicants should hold a recognised tertiary qualification in social/health disciplines, have relevant program delivery experience, and possess or be willing to obtain required police and working with

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Psychology, Social Sciences or related disciplines.
• Experience delivering parenting programs or services.
• Experience in group facilitation and one-to-one supports.
• Ability to communicate with culturally diverse backgrounds, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated teamwork and commitment to quality service delivery.

Skills

Group facilitation

One-to-one supports

Communication with diverse backgrounds

Team collaboration

Driver's license & own vehicle

Education

Social Work

Mental Health

Drug and Alcohol

Psychology

Social Sciences

Job description

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology
• Department of Justice Clearance is a requirement of this role

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 the Role

The ReSet Parenting Service supports parents and carers in custody to strengthen their parenting skills, maintain positive family connections, and build confidence in their parenting role. As part of the ReSet Consortium, led by Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, the service delivers individual support and parenting programs across Perth metropolitan prisons, helping to improve outcomes for children, families and communities.

About You:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Psychology, Social Sciences or related disciplines.
• Experience delivering parenting programs or services.
• Experience in both group facilitation and provision of one-to‑one supports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and support a range of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team, contributing towards quality service delivery and positive client outcomes.
• Current driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• National Police Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Department of Justice Screening Clearance (desired if you already have one).
• 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 training and professional development
• Personal Injury Insurance cover to and from work
• Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program
  
• Clinical and Management Supervision
• Aboriginal staffprovided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.

Position closes 30 October 2026

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

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.

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