Team Leader - Kalgoorlie

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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 Role

This position will oversee and guide a diverse team of staff working across family and relationship services, domestic violence counselling and support and men’s behaviour change and youth intervention.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the high-quality delivery of the programs to ensure contractual requirements are being met in a professional and ethical manner that reflects the Ethos and practice of Centrecare. You will manage the staff who work in the programs effectively by providing practical support and direction for our clients who are facing complex issues.

We want someone who is passionate about their work and is dedicated to supporting staff and clients. The ideal applicant will have a therapeutic and evidence-based practice approach, experience working with a range of client issues associated with family relationships and domestic violence as well as experience supervising employees.

A few specifics:

• Supporting staff by advising on complex cases and / or co-mediating
• Networking with stakeholders, liaising with program stakeholders and attending relevant funding body meetings
• Draft reports, review statistics, and contribute to management board reports
• Provide regular management supervision with staff and group case management reviews
• Provide training to staff on internal processes

What we are looking for:

We are interested in a strong leader and communicator with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Management on long term goals. Someone that can support, mentor and provide staff with a solution focused approach.

To be successful, you will need:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Sciences, Counselling, Psychology or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience and ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team
• Specialist knowledge of community services and service delivery
• Experience in case management, report writing, tender writing, and coordination of client services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of culturally appropriate, strength-based approaches to client services
• Demonstrated ability to work under and follow policies and procedures
• Current WA driver's license and reliable vehicle for the purpose to travel when required

Benefits

• Regional area zone allowance
• Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks
• Extra TEN days paid leave pro rata (6 weeks in total)
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Annual leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading
• Clinical, Cultural and Management Supervision
• Twelve weeks paid maternity leave
• Discounted corporate health cover provided 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

Kalgoorlie Lifestyle Benefits:

Located approximately 600km from Perth, Kalgoorlie offers a unique lifestyle with a strong community feel, affordable housing and access to the outback. The region is a short 50‑minute flight or a scenic six-hour drive from Perth, making it ideal for long weekends and lifestyle flexibility. A zone allowance is available to eligible employees working in the Goldfields region.

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be direct to our portal. To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if the selection criteria is submitted.

Position Closes: 24 September 2026

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed. Should you have any queries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9325 66***for a confidential discussion.

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Safeguarding children and young people is everyone's responsibility. Centrecare embeds child safety in all ogranisational 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: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

www.centrecare.com.au