Values
Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism
Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.
Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality qualified counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
The Role
Parent Educator will provide a range of screening and assessment, counselling, group facilitation and appropriate support services to support parents build their skills, knowledge and confidence using a range of early childhood and family focussed initiatives in a professional and ethical manner that reflects the ethos and practice of the Centrecare program requirements.
A few specifics
Undertake screening and assessments, and case management using approaches that are appropriate to program requirements.
Assess, identify, and develop interventions, including referral, where risk may be present, such as Family and Domestic Violence, child abuse, drug and alcohol and mental health.
Assess, identify, and develop interventions that both acknowledge and offer solutions where power imbalance is a serious issue.
Conduct all practice with a child focused approach.
Selection Criteria




You will be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families.
Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultures, kinship, and community dynamics, engaging respectfully with families.
Recognised qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Law.
1-3 years' experience in delivering parenting programmes or services.
Experience in group facilitation and provision of one-to-one supports.
Demonstrated experience in intake, assessment and case management.
Experience and knowledge of domestic family violence and family law.
Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention programme services.
WA Drivers licence.
National Police Certificate (within 12 months validity).
Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain).
If you are passionate about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, please apply anyway. We care about your potential, your cultural knowledge, and what you can bring to our team.
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 %.
Ceremonial Leave (inclusive of 5 days paid leave).




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.
Cultural 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.
Position closes 14 August ****
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 .
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 setting 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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📌 Parent Educator - Section 50(D) (Western Australia)
🏢 CENTRECARE
📍 Western Australia