Counsellor / Educator – Parents under Pressure (PuP) Great Southern
Fixed term/ Part-time 60.8 per fortnight /Katanning
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Make a Real Impact at Palmerston Association
Since 1980, Palmerston has been a leader in AOD support across WA, helping people improve their wellbeing. We offer specialised services in alcohol and other drug treatment, mental health, and wellbeing, through counselling, group support, residential rehabilitation, and education—reaching communities across the Perth metro, Peel, Southwest, and Great Southern regions.
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About the Role
Here's your opportunity to be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that's making a genuine difference every day.
The Parents Under Pressure (PUP) program combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The program is home-based and designed for families in which there are many difficult life circumstances that impact on family functioning. Such problems may include depression and anxiety, substance misuse, family conflict and severe financial stress. The program is highly individualised to suit each family.
The PUP counsellor educator is responsible for delivering the PUP program to parents while actively engaging with and maintaining stakeholder networks to ensure smooth referral pathways and access to complementary support services for program participants.
This role is classified at Level 5 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.
This role requires confidence, compassion, and a steady presence. Working alongside vulnerable individuals means facing complex situations, high emotions, and occasional setbacks. That's why we're looking for someone who embodies compassion, connection, acceptance, and respect—someone who can offer unwavering support while maintaining the ability to navigate difficult moments with confidence and care. With a commitment to excellence in service, you'll provide the stability and encouragement that empowers individuals on their journey toward change.
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What We're Looking For
You're more than your qualifications—you're someone who brings heart, empathy, professionalism and a strong commitment to supporting clients in improving their wellbeing. The ideal candidate will meet the following selection criteria:
* Demonstrated ability to deliver care to families with complex, multifaceted problems through home visiting, case management and therapeutic counselling.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
* Passion for supporting families
* Ability to work unsupervised and within a small team
* Demonstrate organisational and time management skills
* Have highly level communication skills, both verbal and written
* Sound knowledge of Microsoft office
* A valid driver's license.
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Why Join Us?
At Palmerston, we value people—our clients, our communities, and our staff. Here's what you can look forward to:
Great Benefits:
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 for meals/entertainment
* 5 days of life & wellness leave (pro rata)
* 9 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
* 2 weeks paid partner leave for non-primary carers
* Option to purchase an additional week of leave each year
* Partial access to long service leave after 5 years
* Flexible, family-friendly work arrangements
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* 5 days paid gender affirmation leave
Inclusive Culture:
* Cultural leave (2 paid + 8 unpaid days) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
* Staff-led working groups (RAP, Rainbow, Environmental, Disability Access & Inclusion)
* Aboriginal Staff Forum to connect and collaborate
* Our annual Big Day Out brings staff together from all sites to relax, connect and celebrate our work
* We're Rainbow Tick accredited—the first and only AOD provider in WA to achieve this
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How to Apply
Ready to bring your passion to Palmerston? We'd love to hear from you.
Click "Apply" on Seek Or, if its more convenient for you, drop off your application at one of our sites.
Be sure to include:
* Your resume
* A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
* Answers to all application questions
Applications close: 23rd September 2025
We're reviewing applications as they come in—so don't wait
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A Few Final Details
You'll need a valid WA Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months).
Got questions? Contact Tina Edwards-Pope at or email
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Diversity makes us stronger. We seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your consideration. However, we strive to fill our opportunities through direct channels whenever feasible. If we require agency assistance, we will reach out.