Child and Family Counsellor

Location: East Pilbara
Discipline: Social and Community Care
Contact name: Aaron Winders

Contact email: aaron.winders@curamoir-hr.com.au
Job ref: 34307
Published: 22 days ago

On Offer

  • Location: Pilbara Region
  • Salary: $90,000 plus super plus salary packaging 
  • Remote Working Allowance: $10,000
  • Accomodation: Heavily subsidised  accommodation available
  • Benefits: Professional development opportunities, supportive team environment, tools of trade including mobile phone, laptop, and vehicle with limited personal use
  • Work Type: Full-time, with a focus on meaningful work supporting children and families

Our Client

Our client is a respected provider of youth and family services, dedicated to offering innovative, person-centred care to communities, with a particular focus on culturally sensitive practices for Indigenous communities. Their mission is to enhance well-being, empower individuals, and foster a safe environment for healing and growth.

The Job

The Child & Family Counsellor will work closely with children, young people, and families impacted by trauma, providing therapeutic counselling within a team focused on child-centred, trauma-informed care. This role is integral to the prevention and support efforts for those affected by sexual abuse, operating within a collaborative framework to ensure effective interventions and support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver therapeutic interventions for children and families affected by trauma, with children as the primary clients.
  • Facilitate individual and group counselling sessions, focused on building resilience and addressing behavioural impacts of trauma.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential case files and reports, and ensure program outcomes are met.
  • Develop and sustain partnerships with community agencies and stakeholders, promoting a coordinated approach to support.
  • Conduct community workshops to raise awareness and prevention strategies around sexual abuse and violence.

Essential Criteria

  • Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field allowing for membership in a relevant professional association.
  • Experience: Demonstrated experience working with at-risk children and families, particularly within Indigenous communities and using therapeutic frameworks suited to First Nations people.
  • Skills: Strong case management skills, ability to lead small group therapy, and competence in both crisis and long-term interventions.
  • Other Requirements: Unrestricted driver’s licence, Working with Children Check, and National Police Check

If you’re passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this role, please send your resume to Aaron.Winders@Curamoir-hr.com.au or call 0414 318 360.