Counsellor Victim Support Position Available

1. Bunbury location
2. Join a welcoming team and be part of a values driven organisation
3. Full time, 12 month fixed term till 17/09/2019

We are connected, proud of our impact, creative, high performing, inclusive and welcoming… are you?
Working on the front-line, you’ll make a direct impact to the lives of victims of crime.  This role isn’t for just anyone.  It requires hard work, resilience, a creative approach and commitment to best practice in your field.  In return for your effort and dedication, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which embraces innovation – a community that really does make your job easier.
About us
Anglicare WA is a highly regarded not for profit organisation, delivering a diverse range of community services throughout Western Australia.  With over 630 staff and 320 volunteers, we are passionate about having a real and sustainable impact in the Western Australian community and to do this we need talented and engaged people who share our drive to achieve positive outcomes.
The Victim Support program assists victims of crime through the court processes and with brief counselling and support.  This is where you come in…
About our values
While your skills and experience tell part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still.  You will have a strong alignment with our organisational values of courage, respect, inclusion, compassion, empowerment and trust.  You will embrace a culture of inclusion and have demonstrated capacity to work with young people from a broad range of backgrounds, capabilities and cultures.
About the role
You will join a passionate multi agency, multidisciplinary team of like-minded professionals that focuses on providing support to victims of crime.  You will be based at the Courts and will ensure professional, timely and culturally appropriate information and support to victims of crime
About you
You are passionate about victim support with a sound knowledge of the justice system.  You are person centred, strengths based and trauma informed. 
Education Requirements:

1. Tertiary level qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline

Qualities you bring:

1. highly developed communication and networking skills
2.  demonstrated ability to engage and build strong relationships with victims of crime. 
3. the ability to maintain professional documentation and administrative systems
4. experience handling and reviewing complex cases
5. the ability to prepare meaningful victim impact statements that have relevance to the courts and other decision making bodies embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion
6. be highly organised and capable of working independently
7.  an ability to set personal limits

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, Working With Children Check, and a WA Drivers Licence.
Remuneration

1. $71,873 - $75,127 full time salary range per annum pro rata + 9.5% superannuation
2. In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.

If the opportunity to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours excites you then we want to hear from you today!
To be considered, applications must include a current detailed resume and covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this role.  To apply, please visit SEEK.com, click on the apply button and follow the prompts.
Applications close 4pm  Wednesday 19 September 2018  
 Anglicare WA promotes a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTI and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
 
Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
For further information please contact Cathy Mills, Service Manager, South West 97209203
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