Counsellor & Moorditj Yarning

Part time 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) 2 days in the Moorditj Yarning program and 2 days in counselling program.

Mandurah

Over the last 70 years Relationships Australia WA has been providing relationship support services for individual, couples, families and communities. We are a team of professional and highly motivated staff who are committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships.

About the role

We are offering a permanent part time counselling position within the Moorditj Yarning and counselling program at our Mandurah office.

The position is responsible for providing counselling to individuals and couples in the counselling program 2 days a week in addition to culturally safe counselling services to First Nation clients 2 days a week. Providing appropriate support and case work as required. The current vacancy is 4 days a week.

First Nations people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

- Completion of a Degree qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social work or related field.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues and concerns of First Nations people.

- Demonstrated skills in individual and couple counselling.

- Well-developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience of having worked and engaged effectively with both First Nations people and non-first Nations people in a sensitive manner.

- Demonstrated experience and knowledge regarding applicable modalities in relation to the position.

- Good communication skills including negotiation, mediation, and liaison and the ability to empower, and build strong relationships particularly with First Nations people.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and/or child maltreatment and protection issues.

- Good written communication skills including report writing.

- Experience in organisational,



project management and administrative skills including the ability to use of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.

- Effective time management practices and organised work habits.

- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively and collaboratively within a team setting.

- Must have a current Working with Children check or be eligible to get one.

- Possession of a current Western Australian 'C' or 'C-A' Class Driver’s Licence or equivalent

Why Join Us?

- We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

- Salary $93,124.00 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

- Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550

- Additional annual leave at year-end up to three days

- Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses

- We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Please contact the Location Manager – Donna Ryan-Wallace on 08 6164 0, *@relationshipswa.org.au for more information.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close at midnight on the 19th September 2026, However, we may appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), Police checks and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Counsellor (Mandurah)
🏢 Relationships Australia WA
📍 Mandurah