About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Ruah is proud to be developing the Karlup Service, a holistic, wraparound recovery-based model aimed at supporting women and children to heal from family and domestic violence. The Karlup Service will provide a range of offerings from the Angela Wright Bennett Centre (AWBC), a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility in Perth’s CBD.

The Karlup Service Women, Children & Young Person Counselling Offering recognises that the health and wellbeing of children and young people who have experienced family and domestic violence, either directly or as witnesses to the abuse of their mother, is significantly impacted. Children and young people growing up in homes where there is FDV are more vulnerable to other forms of abuse such as neglect, sexual abuse, and physical abuse. They are also more likely to be perpetrators or victims of FDV in adulthood.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Counsellor will create safety for the woman, child or young person by building trust and providing a safe place to explore their experiences and express their emotions. The Counsellor will support women, children and young people to address behaviours and beliefs that may indicate they are vulnerable to becoming victims or perpetrators of family and domestic violence in the future.

We are seeking someone to fulfill this role on a permanent full-time basis, working 38 hours per week.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

Degree level qualification in psychology, counselling, social work (or related discipline).
Registration with at least one of the following professional associations:
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Australia Psychological Society (APS)
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
The Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Significant experience working in a counselling capacity with children and young people and applying child-centred therapies.
Experience working with children/young people and women who have experienced family and domestic violence and a sound understanding of its socio-environmental context.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer?

An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team within in a unique service and state-of-the-art facility.
A rare chance to work within a unique service model that truly makes a difference to the lives of vulnerable women and children.
A salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $97,689 (based on a full-time salary or pro rata if applicable).
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family members to our Employee Assistance Program.
Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging with:
up to $15,900 core packaging
plus additional $2,650 in entertainment packaging benefits for travel, accommodation, meals, entertainment, parking and more!
options to use an Everyday Purchase card to make things simple.
An extensive learning and development program.
Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents:

Current drivers’ license
National Police Clearance Certificate
WA Working with Children Check
First Aid Certificate

Ready to make a meaningful change?

We’d love to hear from you! Please click apply at the top of the page and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining why you are a good fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Ruah reserves the right to close the advertisement early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Tahnae Le Cras, Team Lead Karlup Service, on 0466 867 357.

Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

Counsellor (Women, Children & Young People)