Project Officer
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.
Role Overview
This three-day-per-week opportunity, based in the Perth CBD, plays a key role in supporting Centrecare’s strategic initiatives and organisational development. Reporting to the General Manager and Manager Clinical Services, the Project Officer contributes to the delivery of key projects including the Reconciliation Action Plan and Therapeutic Framework, while also supporting research activities and tender development. Working closely with the Clinical Services team, you will assist with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and documentation, drawing on your clinical experience and commitment to culturally safe practice and safeguarding children.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Community Services, Counselling, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in delivering services within the community sector.
- Experience in research and/or development of tenders or submissions.
- Commitment to reconciliation and safeguarding children.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
- Valid WA Driver’s Licence
Benefits
- Access to corporate health cover provided by Bupa and Medibank Private
- Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900)
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%
- Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata
- Access to professional development training
- Insurance cover to and from work
- Employee Assistance Program
How to Apply
Click apply for this job to visit our online job board. Please note that successful applicants must address the selection criteria.
Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
Should you have any queries please contact Caroline Jusman - Human Resources Officer on (08) 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion.
At Centrecare:
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. Centrecare embeds child safety in all organisational practices with zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, and exploitation
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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