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About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services: in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

This position is based at our Midland office and provides leadership across Centrecare's metropolitan based Family and Domestic Violence programs.  The portfolio includes Men's Behaviour Change Programs, Partner Contact Services, Specialised Family Violence and Brighter Pathways Children's Counselling service that support safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour change.

About the Service

Centrecare delivers specialist Family and Domestic Violence services that support individuals, families and communities experiencing complex challenges.  Our services are evidence-informed, person-centred and focused on safety, accountability, behaviour change and improved wellbeing.

About the Role

This role provides leadership and oversight across Centrecare's metropolitan Family and Domestic Violence programs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-informed and contractually compliant service delivery.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering office-based and outreach programs including Men's Behaviour Change Programs, Partner Contact services, and Family and Domestic Violence counselling services.  The role requires strong leadership in therapeutic practice, risk management, staff development and stakeholder engagement.

We are seeking a values-driven leader with experience in complex human services who can support staff, drive continuous improvement and achieve positive outcomes for clients, families and communities.

A few specifics

• Lead and support counsellors and practitioners delivering office-based and outreach Family and Domestic Violence services across multiple locations.
• Provide leadership and oversight in relation to risk assessment, safety planning and complex client matters.
• Support staff delivering counselling, group programs, behaviour change interventions and community education activities.
• Facilitate management supervision, team meetings and professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with funding bodies, referral partners and community stakeholders.
• Monitor contractual performance, reporting requirements and service outcomes.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative leader with a strong understanding of Family and Domestic Violence practice and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary therapeutic team.

To be successful, you will need:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling and/or related disciplines.
• Minimum five years' experience working within the Family and Domestic Violence sector.
• Previous leadership experience within therapeutic, counselling or community services.
• Demonstrated experience working with victim-survivors of Family and Domestic Violence and/or individuals using violence.
• Sound understanding of Family and Domestic Violence risk assessment, safety planning and perpetrator accountability frameworks.
• Experience facilitating or overseeing group-based therapeutic interventions (highly regarded).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to support, mentor and develop staff while maintaining a positive team culture.
• Current WA Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain one.

What’s on offer

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Extra 5 days leave per year.
• Access to professional development training.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

A full list of the selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal – click Apply and you will be direct to our portal.  To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if selection criteria is submitted. 

Position Closes:  16 August 2026

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.  Should you have any queries please contact Michelle Angell, Human Resources Lead on (08) 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion.  

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. 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: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.