Case Worker - Parenting Educator
- 12-month maximum term contract - Full time
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology
- Department of Justice Clearance is a requirement of this role
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 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 metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
About the Role
The ReSet Parenting Service supports parents and carers in custody to strengthen their parenting skills, maintain positive family connections, and build confidence in their parenting role. As part of the ReSet Consortium, led by Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, the service delivers individual support and parenting programs across Perth metropolitan prisons, helping to improve outcomes for children, families and communities.
As Parenting Educator, you will provide parenting education and support to parents in custody through individual sessions and group programs. Using a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, you will help parents develop positive parenting strategies, strengthen relationships with their children, and support their successful reintegration into family and community life.
About You:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Psychology, Social Sciences or related disciplines.
- Experience delivering parenting programs or services.
- Experience in both group facilitation and provision of one-to-one supports.
- Ability to communicate effectively and support a range of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated ability to be part of a team, contributing towards quality service delivery and positive client outcomes.
- Current driver's licence and own vehicle.
- National Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Department of Justice Screening Clearance (desired if you already have one)
Benefits
- Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%
- Additional 5 days leave per year pro rata
- Access to training and professional development
- Personal Injury Insurance cover to and from work
- Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
- Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Clinical and Management Supervision
- Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
How to apply
Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.
Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
Position closes 20 August 2026
Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244
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.
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