At a Glance
- Tasks: Support parents in custody to enhance their parenting skills and maintain family connections.
- Company: Join Centrecare, a not-for-profit making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, additional leave, training opportunities, and health cover discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging diverse applicants, with strong support for First Nations people.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on families and communities while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology
- Department of Justice Clearance is a requirement of this role
- 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 metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
About the Role
The Re Set Parenting Service supports parents and carers in custody to strengthen their parenting skills, maintain positive family connections, and build confidence in their parenting role.
As part of the Re Set Consortium, led by Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, the service delivers individual support and parenting programs across Perth metropolitan prisons, helping to improve outcomes for children, families and communities.
About You
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Psychology, Social Sciences or related disciplines.
- Experience delivering parenting programs or services.
- Experience in both group facilitation and provision of one-to‑one supports.
- Ability to communicate effectively and support a range of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated ability to be part of a team, contributing towards quality service delivery and positive client outcomes.
- Current driver’s licence and own vehicle.
- National Police Clearance.
- Working with Children Check.
- Department of Justice Screening Clearance (desired if you already have one).
- Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%
- Additional 5 days leave per year pro rata
- Access to training and professional development
- Personal Injury Insurance cover to and from work
- Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
- Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Clinical and Management Supervision
- Aboriginal staffprovided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
- Position closes 30 October 2026
- Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244
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 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.
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Parenting Educator employer: Centrecare
Centrecare is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community, offering a supportive work culture that values respect, excellence, and compassion. With generous benefits such as additional leave, salary packaging options, and access to professional development, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Located in Perth, this not-for-profit organisation fosters a collaborative environment, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, ensuring cultural support and inclusivity in all aspects of work.
