What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary degree in in counselling, psychology and/or Masters in related discipline and be eligible for professional association membership
• Substantial counselling experience with children, young people, families and communities bereaved by suicide or affected by other significant trauma 
• Experience and skills in facilitating groups and training programs
• Knowledge of current theories and trends, practice and literature in the area of suicide bereavement in particular for children and young people
• Effortless ability to build rapport and engage with children and young people
• Ability to work independently, manage time well and be able to be flexible around working times and locations (including outreach)
• Solid administrative skills around navigating client management systems as well as timely and efficient input of case notes etc 

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Drivers Licence. 

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 and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• $96,088 annual salary (pro- rata for part time) plus super
• 11.5% superannuation
• 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.
• Flexible, family friendly working conditions
• Clinical practice supervision and professional development opportunities
• 3 additional days of leave during the festive period 

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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Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. 

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified.  Please apply without delay! 

For further information please contact Walter Granetto, Postvention Coordinator on 0436845700. 

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation 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.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.