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 Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.
The Service
The Footprints to Stronger Families is an Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) programme that provides intensive family support, early intervention and community-based support for at‑risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families. It enhances pathways to education and employment, and reduces substance abuse, violence and contact with the criminal justice system.
The Role
Work with individuals and their families to improve outcomes, support access to relevant services, advocate and provide referral pathways. Provide education to groups and plan and engage in community events including NAIDOC, Aboriginal Children's Day, White Ribbon Day, Mental Health Week and Carers Week. Commit to strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A Few Specifics
* Complete intake and assessment of families and children to identify needs.
* Develop support plans with the client that identify individual goals.
* Provide practical supports and referrals to appropriate services.
* Assist with the development of family camps, women's groups and youth groups.
* Plan and participate in community events.
* Assist in writing six monthly reports as directed by the Program Manager.
About You
* Aboriginality is a genuine role requirement (50D position).
* Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Aboriginal Studies, Mental Health or equivalent.
* Experience and knowledge working with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.
* Experience in administration and case‑management.
* Experience living and working in a remote or regional community.
* Exhibit a client‑centred, conscientious care approach.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Working with Children Check.
* National Police Certificate.
Benefits
* Regional zone allowance included in the annual salary.
* Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks.
* Comprehensive training and professional development.
* Four weeks annual leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading.
* Five days additional paid leave pro rata.
* Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
* Discounted corporate health cover by Bupa and Medibank.
* Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
* Insurance cover to and from work.
* Clinical and management supervision.
* All Centrecare‑employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
Please apply only if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Click apply to be directed to our online jobs board for further details on the vacancy and to complete your application.
Position closes: 20 December 2025. Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications. Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on .
At Centrecare
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child‑safe cultures and practices. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
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 the 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. All Centrecare‑employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
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