The ARBOR Program provides professional, confidential counselling and support services to individuals, families and groups impacted by suicide. This includes working alongside clients and communities to prevent suicide as well as assisting people bereaved through suicide to come to terms with grief and loss, empowering them to move from ‘surviving to thriving’.
About the role
As the Bereavement Counsellor you will support people bereaved through suicide with your trauma informed, strengths based and person centred approach by providing short term counselling support (in office and outreach setting) and facilitating support groups. You will work as part of the wider ARBOR team alongside other counsellors and peer support volunteers and provide community based education increasing awareness about the impact of suicide.
This is a 12 month parental leave cover contract at 0.8 FTE until 1 May 2026.
About You
To achieve success in this role you will have:
- Tertiary degree in in social work, psychology, social science, counselling and/or Masters in related discipline and be eligible for professional association membership
- Substantial counselling experience with individuals, families and communities bereaved by suicide
- Experience and skills in facilitating groups and training programs
- Knowledge of current theories, practice and literature in the area of suicide bereavement
- Knowledge of current trends in supporting those bereaved by suicide
- Ability to work independently, manage time well and be able to be flexible around working times and locations (including outreach)
The successful candidate must possess full Australian working rights, a current National Police Clearance valid within one year and a WA Drivers Licence with access to a reliable vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed),
Impact and benefits
Sharing your knowledge skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state. In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do.
Also:-
- $96,088 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super
- In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount (a benefit exclusive to non for profit organisations)
- Additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
- Professional development and great team culture
For further information please contact Walter Granetto, Coordinator Postvention on 0436 845 700.
Why join us?
At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.
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Anglicare WA is a leading not-for-profit organisation that helps people in times of need. We play an important role in building strong relationships, families and communities. We provide support, counselling and advocacy for people struggling with poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, grief, mental wellness and other forms of crisis or trauma
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 time of application.
Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
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