Aboriginal Engagement and Support Officer 50D

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism

Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.

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 Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

The Service

Commitment to strengthening social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Indigenous Advancement Strategy program aims to develop strong, healthy and resilient individuals, families and communities which will enhance pathways to education and employment and reduce substance abuse, violence and contact with the criminal justice system. 

The Role

A Few Specifics

• Provide thorough support focusing on Indigenous wellbeing, community safety, and addressing intergenerational trauma within Aboriginal communities.
• Actively engage clients, manage referrals, respond to crisis, maintain documentation, and co-facilitate educational sessions for groups and community events.
• Manage a small caseload, including identified case management requirements, and contribute to integrated service responses for Aboriginal families.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring cultural sensitivity in all interactions
• Assist with the development of family camps, women’s groups and youth groups.

About You

• Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge working with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.
• Experience in administration and case management.
• Experience living and working in a remote / regional community.
• Exhibit a client-centered, conscientious care approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• National Police Certificate.

Benefits

• Regional zone allowance
• Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Five days additional paid leave pro rata
• Twelve weeks paid maternity leave
• Discounted corporate health cover by Bupa and Medibank
• Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

Click apply to be directed to our online jobs board to view further details on the vacancy and to complete your application.

Position Closes: 29 June 2025

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.

www.centrecare.com.au