Job Category: Community Services and Development
If you have a heart for helping others and a passion for creating safe, supportive spaces for those in need, this is the role for you. In this position located in Moree, you'll work closely with individuals facing life's challenges, offering guidance, empathy, and encouragement to help them move forward with confidence and clarity. Join us in making a meaningful difference, one conversation at a time.
Make a difference in your community every day
At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine the joy of seeing the difference you make in your clients' lives. That's the joy you'll experience every day you come to work at Centacare.
Our Mission: Action for Impact
We are committed to helping each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life. As a key member of our community services team, you will bring this mission to life. Your positivity, commitment, and passion for living and working in the same community will be rewarded beyond measure.
Job Description
Your Role
As a Counsellor in the Supporting Adolescent Boys Program, you'll provide therapeutic support to young men and boys affected by family and domestic violence. Your role focuses on recovery and healing, while also working to prevent the use of future violence. Through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and collaborative practice, your work will contribute to reducing risk, supporting recovery, and strengthening families and communities.
Key Accountabilities
Conduct comprehensive client assessments, including risk of violence and family/community dynamics
Develop and deliver tailored therapeutic treatment plans
Provide individual counselling using trauma-informed, evidence-based practices
Engage and coordinate with other professionals to support continuity of care
Collect and report high-quality participant data, including insights from families and carers where appropriate
Contribute to continuous clinical improvement by applying current research and best practice
Role model organisational values and contribute positively to a supportive team environment
Maintain safe, ethical, and professional practice in line with legal and organisational standards
As a valued member of the team, you will also:
- Work positively and collaboratively, upholding and role modelling our values.
- Undertake reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others in the workplace who may be affected by your actions.
- Undertake additional responsibilities or tasks as required.
About Centacare
Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.
Our values – Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good - are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.
There are many reasons to join us
- Tax-free salary packaging - up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay
- Flexi leave – allowing you to accrue extra hours per week to enjoy an additional day's leave every month (for full-time employees)
- Professional development – we support our team with professional development opportunities
- Supportive team - working with a multidisciplinary team of passionate, supportive, and collaborative colleagues
Desired Skills and Experience
What you'll bring
- Minimum Diploma in Counselling.
- Demonstrated experience in community service sector with knowledge of FDSV
- Experience in the delivery of individualised therapeutic approaches
- Demonstrated experience of working with a vast network of services to ensure clear pathways to care and referral processes are maintained
- Demonstrated experience in working with young people to meet the goals of case plans, the young person's needs and risk assessments.
- Ability to travel as part of the job.
Eligibility/other requirements
- Successful completion of a National Crime Check.
- Successful completion of an NSW Working with Children Check.
- Valid NSW Driver's Licence.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding adventure and make a real difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us
Have questions before applying? Contact Meghann for a confidential discussion on 6762 9292.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
This position will close at 4:00pm Monday 30th June 2025, however interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Don't miss this opportunity—submit your application today
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