Case Worker - ReSet
- Degree in Criminology and Justice, Social Work, Social Sciences or equivalent
- Work within an ACCO-led consortium of services
- 5 days extra leave (5 weeks in total!) plus many more generous NFP benefits
Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism
Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
About Wungening Aboriginal Corporation - Wungening is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering counselling, education, advocacy and support services including drug and alcohol, family violence support and accommodation, adult justice services and earlier intervention family support services.
The Role
The Case Worker - ReSet is an important role within the Consortium, responsible for delivering comprehensive throughcare support services, working closely with the ReSet team and Consortium partners. The position involves active participation in the Adult Justice Reintegration Service, integrating evidence-based practices for offender rehabilitation and reintegration, aligned with the Department of Justice’s Individualised and Integrated Offender Management (IIOM).
- Conduct client assessments to develop case plans and referrals based on identified needs.
- Implement case management and counselling techniques to support offenders' reintegration.
- Maintain documentation including case notes, assessments, and support plans.
- Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide family and domestic violence risk assessment, safety planning, and risk management.
- Support individuals in crisis through specialist referrals and tailored throughcare programs.
Selection Criteria
- Clinical and counselling experience in an adult justice reintegration support setting.
- A bachelor's degree qualification (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Criminology and Justice or a relevant area.
- Demonstrated experience working in a Justice setting or similar field, with clinical, case management and counselling experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in a culturally responsive way.
- Valid WA Driver's licence (within 12 months validity).
- Ability to obtain a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Integrity Check.
- Ability to obtain a Working With Children Check.
Benefits
- Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
- Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay.
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
- Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata.
- Access to training and professional development.
- Insurance cover to and from work.
- Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave.
- Study Leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
- Clinical and Management Supervision.
- Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
How to apply
Click apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. All applications must include an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Position Closes: 30 April 2026
Shortlisting will commence straight away, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position earlier if needed.
Should you require any more information contact Human Resources on 9288 2244.
At Centrecare:
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations 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.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap. All Centrecare employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
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