AOD Outreach Counsellor – Cyrenian Central

Our Organisation

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an AOD Outreach Counsellor to join our Cyrenian Central Team based at Fitzgerald Street, Perth.

As an AOD Outreach Counsellor, you will work alongside community and health service providers to deliver outreach-based counselling, assessment, case management, and harm reduction support to individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug-related issues. You will play a key role in empowering consumers to achieve positive outcomes through person-centred interventions, education, advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary and community-based services.

The position is a level 4/5 $96,295 – $113,725 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation and salary packaging. It is a Maximum Term Contract starting October 2026 to June 2027, working part time, 60 hours per fortnight.

To be appointed / successful in this role, you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:

- A degree in social work, psychology, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the AOD and /or homelessness sector.
- Demonstrated experience in assessment, counselling, case management and referral services to individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug-related issues.
- Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Experience engaging and supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing homelessness and other complex needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with community agencies, health providers, housing services, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues, drugs of concern and other medications.




- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
- Experience in delivering education and training programs to other providers and community groups.
- Current satisfactory Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate, and Full Work Rights.
- Must have valid Driver’s Licence and own vehicle.

What we offer you.

- Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options are available.
- 12 days Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave
- Annual training allowance.
- Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
- Comprehensive orientation and induction.

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website.

Your application should include:

- Current resume, including two referees.
- Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
- Do not delay submitting your application as shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close on or before 9am Tuesday 20th October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com

For further information, please contact Greg Defrenne at [email protected]

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout Cyrenian House. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.

📌 AOD Outreach Counsellor – Cyrenian Central (Perth)
🏢 Cyrenian House
📍 Perth