Case Worker
- Immediate start, based in Esperance
- Accommodation support of $300pw for 12 weeks
- 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 Metro, Goldfields and South West regions.
The Service
The Footprints to Stronger Families is an Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) program that provides intensive family support, early intervention and community-based support for at-risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families which will enhance pathways to education and employment and reduce substance abuse, violence and contact with the criminal justice system.
The Role
Working with individuals and their families to improve outcomes, support to access relevant services, advocacy and referral pathways. In addition, provide education to groups and plan and engage in community events including but not limited to NAIDOC, Aboriginal Children's Day, White Ribbon Day, Mental Health week and Carers Week. You will have the commitment to strengthening social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A few specifics:
- Complete intake and assessment of families and children to identify needs.
- Develop support plans with the client which identify individual goals.
- Provide practical supports and referrals to appropriate services.
- Assist with the development of family camps, women’s groups and youth groups.
- Plan and participate in community events.
- Assist to write six monthly reports as directed by Program Manager.
About You
- Degree in Psychology or Social Work or equivalent.
- Minimum Diploma in Aboriginal Studies, Community Services or equivalent.
- Experience and knowledge working with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.
- Experience in a community services program (desirable).
- Experience in administration and case management.
- Experience living and working in a remote / regional community.
Benefits
- Regional zone allowance included in the annual remuneration package.
- Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks.
- Comprehensive training and professional development.
- Four weeks annual leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading.
- Five days additional paid leave pro rata.
- Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
- Discounted corporate health cover by Bupa and Medibank.
- Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
- Insurance cover to and from work.
- Clinical and Management Supervision.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
Position Closes: 2 January 2026
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 Human Resources on (08) 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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