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Opportunity to lead a passionate team of professionals who focus on providing person centred counselling to counselling and therapy to children, young people and adults who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual abuse.
This pivotal leadership role involves supporting our counsellors within the Trauma Counselling Team to deliver therapeutic recovery services that adhere to best practice standards. You will play a crucial part in ensuring that our services are person centred, evidence based, trauma informed and culturally safe.
Holding a small case load of your own, you will support the team and act as an escalation point for any complex clients or client issues, facilitate serious issues meetings and respond to client complaints. You will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating case reviews and will develop and implement risk management strategies. In consultation with line management, you will also oversee the implementation of quality systems and reporting processes.
This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) max term role for 12 months, with possibility for extension.
What you will bring
You will bring your patient and empathetic nature alongside experience in leading person centred, trauma informed services that are culturally appropriate.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline with minimum 5 years post qualification experience
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and program management in the child and family service sector.
- Knowledge and application of current theory and practice in relation to Counselling, Family Law matters with individuals, families and children
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with the effects of trauma
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation relating to family law, child protection, VRO’s and family and domestic violence
- Eligibility for membership of appropriate professional association
The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Driver's Licence.
Benefits
- $117,518 per annum + 12% 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.
- Additional 3 days (pro-rata) leave per year and ability to purchase additional leave
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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If the opportunity to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours excites you 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. Previous applicants need not apply.
For further information please contact Carol Pearce, Service Manager Albany - carol.pearce@anglicarewa.org.au or (08) 9845 6666.
Applications close Wednesday 13 August at 4:00pm. Suitable candidates may be shortlisted as they present themselves - don't delay applying!
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 LGBTQIA+ 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.
