Are you an experienced Counsellor looking to take your next steps as a leader? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our brand-new Rising Strong Program as a Coordinator Counselling Services.
The Program:
Rising Strong is a therapeutic individual support service that is trauma and healing informed, designed for young men and adolescent boys aged 12 to 18 who are using or at risk of using violence. This program will be delivered in partnership with Centrecare to provide impactful and holistic support for participants.
The Role:
As the Coordinator Counselling Services, you will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of allocated counselling program(s). Through the provision of values-based leadership, you will drive the delivery of quality services by identifying and implementing initiatives to improve both service efficiency and effectiveness. You will also develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships within the sector to enhance service delivery and provide opportunities for young people to access additional support.
This position will be located in Joondalup and offered on a permanent Part-Time basis, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, with flexible hours depending on candidate availability.
Join us and make a difference in the lives of young men and their families.
About You
You are a proactive and passionate leader, looking to make positive changes in the lives of young men. You have expert knowledge of family and relationship therapeutic practices. Alongside to this you will have:
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology or other relevant field.
* Eligible for registration with AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia or other relevant professional body
* Experience in delivering evidenced-based therapeutic counselling interventions.
* Significant experience of autonomous facilitation of counselling or therapeutic intervention with families.
* Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships and alliances with individuals and groups.
* Advanced people management skills, including the ability to lead and manage people and resources to achieve consistent outcomes, and provide professional supervision.
* Understanding of case management principles.
* Principles of harm minimization, social justice, professional ethics and advocacy.
* Valid Driver's Licence, Current Working with Children Check, Satisfactory Police clearance, Willing to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check.
What we can offer you
* Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.
* Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
* Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
* Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
* Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
* Flexible working conditions: We understand how important this is. We are happy to offer school hours flexibility.
Who are we
Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.
We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.
If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.
Applications close 1 March 2026, shortlisting may begin immediately.
Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.