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Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Please only apply if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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.

The Service

The Frontline Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Initiative delivers trauma-informed support to adult and child victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence across regional, rural and remote communities. The service prioritises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities. The program provides timely, client-centred responses to people experiencing or at risk of FDSV, including risk assessment, safety planning and holistic support. Staff work alongside individuals and families to promote safety, healing and social wellbeing, offering counselling, education, advocacy and referral pathways. The service also connects clients to crisis, refuge and specialist supports where required and facilitates referrals to perpetrator intervention services to support positive behaviour change.

The Role

Community Services Worker Trainee 50D will support practitioners to engage respectfully with clients in a culturally safe and trauma-informed manner to assist with client intake, information gathering and referrals to internal and external support services.

A few specifics:

• Contribute to safety planning and risk assessment processes under supervision.
• Provide practical support to clients, including advocacy, education and service navigation. Support children and young people impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence through age-appropriate and culturally responsive approaches.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate and confidential case notes and client records.
• Participate in training, supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with team members, community partners and Aboriginal organisations. Uphold organisational policies, ethical standards and duty of care requirements.

About You

• Currently progressing toward completing a qualification, Certificate III or above in Community Services or related discipline, and/or have a diverse lived experience or cultural expertise, plus looking to pursue and engage in formal study.
• Experience in collaborating with Aboriginal families and communities.
• Knowledge of the impact of domestic violence on Aboriginal children and families and be able to respond appropriately to a client in crisis.
• Demonstrated professional boundaries and adherence.
• Current WA Drivers’ licence.
• National Police Certificate (not older than 6 months from the issue date).
• Valid Working with Children Check (or eligibility to obtain)

Benefits

• Regional area zone allowance included in annual package.
• Accommodation support of $300 per week for the first 12 week.
  
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Extra 10 days leave per year pro rata.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave.
• Study Leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
• Clinical and Management Supervision.
• Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.

How to Apply

Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Please apply if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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

Position closes: 26 July 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.

www.centrecare.com.au

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