Counsellor Educator – Parenting and Family Focus

Munda Mia Therapeutic Community

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Counsellor Educator to join our team at our Munda Mia Therapeutic Community (MMTC) service on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Counsellor Educator Parenting & Family Focus role within the Therapeutic Community (TC) is to provide professional alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to residents. They are required to work within the context of the TC, applying a high level of knowledge and skill to provide treatment to individuals, including mothers, in the program. This role also has a focus on providing Family & Parenting support, especially to consumers who have their children with them in the program. This can include offering practical guidance and strategies in a Family & Parenting context and to facilitate therapeutic treatment to children as needed.

In addition, this role will also include an individual counselling caseload, regular facilitation of TC groups, as well as facilitating parenting skills-based groups with residents.

Due to the nature of this role, in accordance with the Equal Chance Act 1984, division 5 section 27, this position is to be occupied by females only.

The position is offered at Level 4/5, salary of $96,295 – $113,725 per annum depending on experience. It is a full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight.

About the 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.

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

- A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences
- Experience and knowledge in providing practical parental support and working with children




- Demonstrated and well-developed counselling and group facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in working with residents experiencing social disadvantage and issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
- Knowledge and experience working with Family and Domestic Violence issues and the impact for adults and children.
- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Experience delivering education and training programs to human service providers and community groups.
- Current Driver’s Licence, National Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate and a Working with Children Check.

What we offer:

- Attractive competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options available.
- Two additional “My Day” leave per annum
- 12 days Personal Leave
- Annual training allowance.
- Free onsite parking.

How to apply?

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

Your application should include:

- cover letter stating your suitability for the role in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.

A full copy of the JDF can be found in the employment section on our website. www.cyrenianhouse.com

Applications will close on or before 9am on Tuesday 27th October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information, please contact Claire Coni at [email protected]

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.

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.

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