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Counsellor, Waitlist & Triage Great Southern

17/07/2026
14/08/2026
$104,188.50 - $106,431.00
Contract - Part Time
Albany
Services
  • Join a values driven, life friendly organisation
  • Part-time max term (0.5 FTE) opportunity based in Albany
  • $104188.50 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Job Description

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The Counsellor, Waitlist & Triage is a dedicated practitioner who supports child counselling services in the Great Southern, ensuring clients can access services in ways that are integrated and responsive, child safe, person centered, domestic violence and trauma informed. As the Counsellor, Waitlist & Triage you will be e for intaking referrals, and offering interim brief intervention counselling support to children, young people and their parents/carers whilst waiting for specialist counselling services. In addition, you will be the first point of contact for internal and external service providers who wish to refer a child or young person for counselling, as well as responsible for the management of children’s counselling waitlists.

This is a part time (0.5 FTE - 18.75 hours per week) max term opportunity based in Albany ending 30 June 2027. The successful candidate will work Tuesday - Thursdays.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

This successful candidate will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or Counselling
  • Eligibility for membership of appropriate professional association
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication
  • Intermediate computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office Software
  • Knowledge of victim and perpetrator issues in Family and Domestic Violence and Child Sexual Abuse
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting individuals and families, preferably in respect to family and domestic violence and/or child sexual abuse
  • Experience working in culturally safe and responsive ways with clients from Aboriginal and other diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Knowledge of Best Practice Guidelines and Principles

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. 

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Benefits

  • $104188.50 per annum (pro rata) + 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. 

But don't take our word for it!  Explore our Story Feed and hear from our staff about what makes Anglicare WA such a great place to work!

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Apply Now

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.

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.

We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment, reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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