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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 Bunbury region.

The Service

Centrecare's Private Rental Advocacy Service provides short term to medium term (3-6 months) to clients who are in private rental accommodation, and at risk of becoming homeless, this includes dealing with rental arrears and consultation, but more importantly the underlying causes to the vulnerability of the tenancy.

The Role

The role will include working with families and individuals who are experiencing family domestic violence, challenges in relation to drug and alcohol use, mental health, employment and families struggling to meet their tenancy responsibilities in relation to cleanliness and maintenance. As a Case Worker, you will endeavour to link families to relevant services to address a range of issues including employment, health, financial management and social integration to achieve long term, secure, stable housing.

A few specifics:

• Undertake assessments and informal counselling to improve and enhance their overall personal and social development, and their health and wellbeing.
• Deliver therapeutic and skill development services including assessments, counselling, outreach, capacity building, information, and referral opportunities for clients.
• Provide access to recreational opportunities for children and their families where possible and appropriate.
• Establish relevant networks and links with the community and other service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

About You

• Bachelor in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or Counselling.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in housing within a community services setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the areas of outreach, homelessness, individual/family support and/or case management.
• Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal and ability to work within a team.
• Computer literacy skills and the ability to collect statistical data related to service delivery.
• Ability to work with a broad cross section of people to include business, other community-based agencies, private real estate agents, government and different socio-economic groups.
• An understanding of strength-based approaches to client services.
  
• Current Drivers' licence.
• National Police Certificate (within 12 months validity).
• Working with Children Card.

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
• Clinical and Management Supervision
• Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads

How to Apply

and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.

Position Closes: 3 September 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: 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.

www.centrecare.com.au