Employment
Working at Cyrenian House you will be part of a team providing the highest quality services to make positive and meaningful differences in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Our five values – empowerment, integrity, diversity, compassion and hope – define how we treat each other and how we work together with our consumers. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are welcomed as they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
Provide education & support to
EMPOWER
Provide, show & act with
INTEGRITY
Embrace, restore & inspire
HOPE TO GROW
Always show
COMPASSION
Value
DIVERSITY
Why Work With Us?
We are a diverse workplace that reflects contemporary, multicultural Australia, valuing differences and make every individual feel welcome, supported, and safe.
At Cyrenian House we value the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including race, ethnicity, culture, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, mental and physical ability.
We celebrate and promote this diversity as a strength of our organisation – see our Diversity Statement.
About the Organisation
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
We have the following vacancies:
Qualified Childcare Educators –Saranna Early Childhood Education and Care Centre
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate Child Care Educators to join our inspiring Saranna team.
Saranna Early Childhood Education and Care Centre (SECECC) is a unique service situated on the 32-acre property of the Rick Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community in Cullacabardee (10 minutes from Ellenbrook). With a qualified team of workers, SECECC encourages every child to grow, learn and develop at their own pace. Our educational programs provide supportive, active learning through flexible play with a focus on building the strengths of individual children.
We currently have casual roles available:
Diploma Qualified Room Assistant:
The role with work directly with children within a specific age group in collaboration with other educators, children and their families.
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
The role will work with other Early Childhood Educators working directly with children and leading a specific age room team environment
Cert III Room Assistant:
The role will work directly with children within a specific age group in collaboration with other educators, children and their families.
To be successful in the above role you will require the following key attributes:
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
- Child Protection Training.
- Current WWCC and full work rights.
- Previous experience working in early childhood essential.
- COVID Vaccination.
What we offer you:
- Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Free parking.
- Generous salary packaging options.
How to apply:
Please submit your application by emailing cbarrett@cyrenianhouse.com
Your application should include the following and state which position you wish to apply for:
- a cover letting detailing your suitability for the role.
- current resume, including two referees.
For further information please contact Corina Barrett at cbarrett@cyrenianhouse.com
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this role, and we may choose to close this vacancy early.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Exciting opportunity to join one of the leading alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment agencies in WA!!
COUNSELLOR EDUCATOR –Cyrenian Central
Full- time (Code CEFTCC)
About the role
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Counsellor Educator to join our Residential Pathways Program team (RPP).
The Counsellor Educator’s role is to provide proficient, culturally secure counselling, assessment, case management, education and support to consumers and their families and the local community. The primary focus of the role is to assess suitability for treatment within one of Cyrenian House’s residential therapeutic communities as well as offering case management support. The Counsellor Educator will possess a sound level of clinical knowledge and skills, together with well-established work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment.
The position is full-time (76 hours per fortnight) and will be located at our Head Office in Perth.
The successful candidate will require:
- A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug.
- Demonstrated and well-developed assessment and counselling.
- Well-developed case management skills.
- Experience in presenting information groups.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary case management.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues, drugs of concern and other medications.
- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Experience in delivering education and training programs to other providers and community groups.
- Full Work Rights, a current Police Clearance and current First Aid Certificate & Full COVID Vaccination.
What we offer
- Working in a rewarding role within a professional, multidisciplinary team.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
- High quality clinical training and supervision.
- Opportunity to be exposed to a range of different treatment services.
- Generous salary packaging options.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to jobs@cyrenianhouse.com please ensure your application includes a:
- response to the selection criteria, in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
A full copy of the JDF can be found on the employment section on our website. JDF – Counsellor Educator RPP
For further information please contact Lydia Moessmer at lmoessmer@cyrenianhouse.com
Applications received without addressing the selection criteria will not be processed.
Closing date for applications is on or before 9am Thursday 8th September 2022.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Exciting opportunity to join one of the leading alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment agencies in WA!!
COUNSELLOR EDUCATOR – Momentum QP
Part- time (Code CEPTMQP)
About the role
The primary role of the Counsellor Educator is to provide proficient, culturally secure counselling, assessment, education and support to consumers aged 16-24 years within Momentum QP. The Counsellor Educator will also provide education and support to the clinical team in regards to alcohol and other drug issues and information. The Counsellor Educator will work collaboratively with the other service partners of Richmond Wellbeing and Anglicare WA.
This is a part-time role working 45 hours per fortnight, the position is based at the Youth Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Homelessness Service in Queens Park.
The successful candidate will require:
- A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug sector.
- Demonstrated and well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
- Experience in delivering groups.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary case management team.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues, drugs of concern and other medications.
- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
- Experience in delivering education and training programs to other providers and community groups.
- Experience in working as part of a team.
- Full Work Rights, a current Police Clearance and current First Aid Certificate.
- Full COVID vaccination.
What we offer
- Working in a rewarding role within a professional, multidisciplinary team.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
- High quality clinical training and supervision.
- Opportunity to be exposed to a range of different treatment services.
- Generous salary packaging options.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to jobs@cyrenianhouse.com please ensure your application includes a:
- response to the selection criteria, in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
A full copy of the JDF can be found on the employment section on our website. JDF – Counsellor Educator
For further information please contact Nicola Iannantuoni at nicola.iannantuoni@cyrenianhouse.com
Applications received without addressing the selection criteria will not be processed.
Closing date for applications is on or before 9am Thursday 15th September 2022.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Justice Services Coordinator
Full-time – 76 hours per fortnight (Job Code: JSCFT)
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House has demonstrated an enduring capacity to deliver a professional and effective rehabilitative treatment service and offers a diverse range of treatment, education and prevention programs in Western Australia.
Cyrenian House has developed a new role for a Justice Services Coordinator. The Justice Services Coordinator will support the ADAPT team to deliver evidence based, high quality services to consumers meeting outcomes and funding performance indicators. The coordinator is responsible for the supervision and training of Cyrenian House ADAPT staff as well as the timeliness and quality of program completion reports submitted by the team.
The Coordinator will also maintain a small clinical caseload and be available to cover group programs.
The position is full -time, working 76 hours per fortnight and will be based from our head office in Perth, travelling to prison sites serviced by Cyrenian House will also be required.
Key responsibilities off this role include:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in social behavioural sciences or equivalent and/or substantial experience in a leadership role in a human service discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination of alcohol and other drug program delivery.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including high-level report writing and editing skills.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder partnerships.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues.
- Understanding of comorbidity in relation to alcohol and drug issues.
- Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills.
- Good presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Demonstrated and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Full work rights, current National Police Clearance / Department of Justice security clearances (employer initiated)
- Current First Aid Certificate, current driver’s License and reliable vehicle
We offer attractive employee benefits, salary packaging, excellent working conditions and professional training and development opportunities.
Applicants are required to address the selection criteria in no more than three pages and attach a current resume.
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: Justice Services Coordinator
Applications will only be accepted by submitting your application to jobs@cyrenianhouse.com
Applications will close on or before 9am Tuesday 27th September 2022.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
For further information please contact Kim Kenny at kkenny@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Seeking an Experienced Counsellor Educator to be part of WA’s leading specialist AOD service provider
Counsellor Educator – WANDOO WOMEN’S PRISON THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC) (Job Code CEWFT)
What we offer you.
- Five Week’s Annual Leave
- Working in a rewarding role within a professional, multidisciplinary team.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference to the lives of those effected be alcohol & other drugs.
- Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options.
About the organisation
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
About the role
The primary role of the Counsellor Educator is to support women who have experienced AOD and a range of other issues, including family and domestic violence.
Based in Murdoch, at the Wandoo Women’s Prison Therapeutic Community (TC) and reporting directly to the Clinical Coordinator, you will work closely with Department of Justice staff to ensure the provision of professional alcohol and other drug (AOD) group work, counselling, and education to the residents in a prison environment. Wandoo Women’s Prison TC is the only prison TC operated in Western Australia and has achieved remarkable results since its inception in 2018. If you would like to work in a positive environment that is changing people’s lives, then this is the role for you.
Full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight. Part time hours will be considered.
To be successful in this role you will require the following key attributes:
- Possess a degree in Social, Behavioural, Education, Health Sciences or equivalent experience and training in the AOD sector.
- Demonstrate an understanding of “Community as Method Treatment Model”.
- Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
- Well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Current National Police Certificate, WWCC and First Aid Certificate.
- Full Work rights, Current Driver’s Licence.
- Full COVID vaccination.
To be considered, applications must include a current detailed resume and covering letter addressing the selection criteria.
Please submit your application by emailing jobs@cyrenianhouse.com
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: Counsellor Educator
For further information, please contact Kim Kenny – kkenny@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications will close on or before Tuesday 27th September.
Shortlisting may commence immediately
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST
Salary Level 2.1 – 3.3 ($68, 320 – $77, 447) Permanent part-time 61hrs F/N
(Job Code AARPTNRS)
Are you an experienced receptionist looking for a dynamic role with part time hours?
We are looking for a compassionate person who shares our mission and values and has passion and drive to commit to a challenging and rewarding role. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our frontline team, providing high quality services to people affected by alcohol and other drugs, located on Fitzgerald Street, Perth.
Applicants are required to have some flexibility and must be able to work two evening shift per week until 8pm on Monday and Thursday.
This is a frontline, initial contact position providing a welcoming introduction to people accessing Cyrenian House. This person performs duties that are consumer focused as well as general administration tasks including maintaining records, filing and minute taking.
If you are interested in this position and you possess a sound level of knowledge and skills, together with well-established work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment, we would like to hear from you.
About Cyrenian House
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been supporting the WA community for over 40 years to access AOD services. we work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
To be successful in this role you will require the following key attributes:
- Diploma in office administration, business administration certificate, or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- A welcoming, person-focused manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a welcoming manner, for telephone and face-to-face interactions.
- Sound written communication skills, with experience in minute taking.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Effective time management skills.
- Well-developed computer skills including data entry, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Current Driver’s Licence, reliable vehicle, current First Aid Certificate and full work rights.
For the health and wellbeing of our consumers and team at Cyrenian House it will be a condition of employment that you have a COVID vaccination or be willing to have had your first vaccination prior to commencement.
What we offer you.
- Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference to the lives of those effected be alcohol & other drugs.
- Comprehensive orientation and induction.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
Interested?
Please submit your application by emailing jobs@cyrenianhouse.com your application should include:
- response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
Please click here to download a full copy of the Job Description Form: JDF – Administration Assistant – Receptionist
For further information, please contact Natalie Prowse: nprowse@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications will close 9am Friday 30th September 2022
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
ENTERPRISE SERVICES – ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Salary Level 4.1 $82,321 pro rata – Permanent part-time 38hrs F/N
(Job Code ESAANRS)
Are you an experienced Administration Assistant who is flexible and seeking a dynamic role with part time hours?
We are looking for a compassionate person who shares our mission and values and has passion and drive to commit to a challenging and rewarding role. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our corporate team, providing high quality services to people affected by alcohol and other drugs, located on Fitzgerald Street, Perth.
As the Administrative Assistant you will be responsible for providing quality administrative and organisational support, working in a busy and dynamic environment, you will also be required to manage competing priorities whilst positively interacting with a variety of key stakeholders.
Applicants are required to have some flexibility with hours and days of work.
If you are interested in this position and you possess a sound level of knowledge and skills, together with well-established work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment, we would like to hear from you.
About Cyrenian House
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been supporting the WA community for over 40 years to access AOD services. we work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
To be successful in this role you will require the following key attributes:
- Diploma in office administration, business administration certificate, or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- Previous experience as a PA or Administrative Assistant.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including a welcoming manner.
- Sound written communication skills, with experience in minute taking.
- Ability to work autonomously and be effective in managing competing deadlines ensuring tasks and requests are prioritised accordingly.
- Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Current Driver’s Licence, reliable vehicle, current First Aid Certificate, and full work rights.
For the health and wellbeing of our consumers and team at Cyrenian House it will be a condition of employment that you have a COVID vaccination or be willing to have had your first vaccination prior to commencement.
What we offer you.
- Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference to the lives of those effected be alcohol & other drugs.
- Comprehensive orientation and induction.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
Interested?
Please submit your application by emailing jobs@cyrenianhouse.com your application should include:
- response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
Please click here to download a copy of the Job Description Form (JDF): JDF – Administration Assistant Enterprise Services
For further information, please contact Natalie Prowse: nprowse@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications will close 9am Friday 30th September 2022
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS / RECEPTIONISTS
(CASUAL) (Job Code AARCRS) $43.08 per hour
Are you an experienced receptionist looking for a dynamic role with casual hours?
We are looking for compassionate people who are interested in working as part of a professional team providing casual relief for our busy head office located Fitzgerald Street, Perth. We are seeking people who also share our mission and values and who demonstrate passion and drive to provide high quality services to people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Applicants are required to have flexibility to work hours between:
- 8.30am – 8.00pm Mon & Thur
- 8.30am – 5.00pm Tue and Wed
- 8.30 – 4.30 Fri
This is a frontline, initial contact position providing a welcoming introduction to people accessing Cyrenian House. This person performs duties that are consumer focused as well as general administration tasks including maintaining records, filing and minute taking.
If you are interested in working in a casual role and you possess a sound level of knowledge and skills, together with well-established work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment, we would like to hear from you. Full training for the role will be provided.
About Cyrenian House
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been supporting the WA community for over 40 years to access AOD services. we work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
To be successful in this role you will require the following key attributes:
- Diploma in office administration, business administration certificate, or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- A welcoming, person-focused manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a welcoming manner, for telephone and face-to-face interactions.
- Sound written communication skills, with experience in minute taking.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Effective time management skills.
- Well-developed computer skills including data entry, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Current Driver’s Licence, reliable vehicle, current First Aid Certificate and full work rights.
For the health and wellbeing of our consumers and team at Cyrenian House it will be a condition of employment that you have a COVID vaccination or be willing to have had your first vaccination prior to commencement.
What we offer you.
- Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference to the lives of those effected be alcohol & other drugs.
- Comprehensive orientation and induction.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
Interested?
Please submit your application by emailing jobs@cyrenianhouse.com your application should include:
- response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
Please click here to download a copy of the Job Description Form (JDF): JDF Administration Assistant – Receptionist
For further information, please contact Natalie Prowse: nprowse@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Open recruitment pool.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Employment
Working at Cyrenian House you will be part of a team providing the highest quality services to make positive and meaningful differences in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Our five values – empowerment, integrity, diversity, compassion and hope – define how we treat each other and how we work together with our consumers. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are welcomed as they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
Provide education & support to
EMPOWER
Provide, show & act with
INTEGRITY
Embrace, restore & inspire
HOPE TO GROW
Always show
COMPASSION
Value
DIVERSITY
Why Work With Us?
We are a diverse workplace that reflects contemporary, multicultural Australia, valuing differences and make every individual feel welcome, supported, and safe.
At Cyrenian House we value the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including race, ethnicity, culture, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, mental and physical ability.
We celebrate and promote this diversity as a strength of our organisation – see our Diversity Statement.
About the Organisation
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
We have the following vacancies:
Qualified Childcare Educators –Saranna Early Childhood Education and Care Centre
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate Child Care Educators to join our inspiring Saranna team.
Saranna Early Childhood Education and Care Centre (SECECC) is a unique service situated on the 32-acre property of the Rick Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community in Cullacabardee (10 minutes from Ellenbrook). With a qualified team of workers, SECECC encourages every child to grow, learn and develop at their own pace. Our educational programs provide supportive, active learning through flexible play with a focus on building the strengths of individual children.
We currently have casual roles available:
Diploma Qualified Room Assistant:
The role with work directly with children within a specific age group in collaboration with other educators, children and their families.
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
The role will work with other Early Childhood Educators working directly with children and leading a specific age room team environment
Cert III Room Assistant:
The role will work directly with children within a specific age group in collaboration with other educators, children and their families.
To be successful in the above role you will require the following key attributes:
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
- Child Protection Training.
- Current WWCC and full work rights.
- Previous experience working in early childhood essential.
- COVID Vaccination.
What we offer you:
- Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Free parking.
- Generous salary packaging options.
How to apply:
Please submit your application by emailing cbarrett@cyrenianhouse.com
Your application should include the following and state which position you wish to apply for:
- a cover letting detailing your suitability for the role.
- current resume, including two referees.
For further information please contact Corina Barrett at cbarrett@cyrenianhouse.com
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this role, and we may choose to close this vacancy early.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
COUNSELLOR EDUCATOR –Cyrenian Central
Full- time (Code CEFTCC)
About the role
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Counsellor Educator to join our Residential Pathways Program team (RPP).
The Counsellor Educator’s role is to provide proficient, culturally secure counselling, assessment, case management, education and support to consumers and their families and the local community. The primary focus of the role is to assess suitability for treatment within one of Cyrenian House’s residential therapeutic communities as well as offering case management support. The Counsellor Educator will possess a sound level of clinical knowledge and skills, together with well-established work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment.
The position is full-time (76 hours per fortnight) and will be located at our Head Office in Perth.
The successful candidate will require:
- A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug.
- Demonstrated and well-developed assessment and counselling.
- Well-developed case management skills.
- Experience in presenting information groups.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary case management.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues, drugs of concern and other medications.
- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Experience in delivering education and training programs to other providers and community groups.
- Full Work Rights, a current Police Clearance and current First Aid Certificate & Full COVID Vaccination.
What we offer
- Working in a rewarding role within a professional, multidisciplinary team.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
- High quality clinical training and supervision.
- Opportunity to be exposed to a range of different treatment services.
- Generous salary packaging options.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to jobs@cyrenianhouse.com please ensure your application includes a:
- response to the selection criteria, in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
A full copy of the JDF can be found on the employment section on our website. JDF – Counsellor Educator RPP
For further information please contact Lydia Moessmer at lmoessmer@cyrenianhouse.com
Applications received without addressing the selection criteria will not be processed.
Closing date for applications is on or before 9am Thursday 8th September 2022.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
COUNSELLOR EDUCATOR – Momentum QP
Part- time (Code CEPTMQP)
About the role
The primary role of the Counsellor Educator is to provide proficient, culturally secure counselling, assessment, education and support to consumers aged 16-24 years within Momentum QP. The Counsellor Educator will also provide education and support to the clinical team in regards to alcohol and other drug issues and information. The Counsellor Educator will work collaboratively with the other service partners of Richmond Wellbeing and Anglicare WA.
This is a part-time role working 45 hours per fortnight, the position is based at the Youth Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Homelessness Service in Queens Park.
The successful candidate will require:
- A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug sector.
- Demonstrated and well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
- Experience in delivering groups.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary case management team.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues, drugs of concern and other medications.
- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
- Experience in delivering education and training programs to other providers and community groups.
- Experience in working as part of a team.
- Full Work Rights, a current Police Clearance and current First Aid Certificate.
- Full COVID vaccination.
What we offer
- Working in a rewarding role within a professional, multidisciplinary team.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
- High quality clinical training and supervision.
- Opportunity to be exposed to a range of different treatment services.
- Generous salary packaging options.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to jobs@cyrenianhouse.com please ensure your application includes a:
- response to the selection criteria, in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
A full copy of the JDF can be found on the employment section on our website. JDF – Counsellor Educator
For further information please contact Nicola Iannantuoni at nicola.iannantuoni@cyrenianhouse.com
Applications received without addressing the selection criteria will not be processed.
Closing date for applications is on or before 9am Thursday 15th September 2022.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Justice Services Coordinator
Full-time – 76 hours per fortnight (Job Code: JSCFT)
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House has demonstrated an enduring capacity to deliver a professional and effective rehabilitative treatment service and offers a diverse range of treatment, education and prevention programs in Western Australia.
Cyrenian House has developed a new role for a Justice Services Coordinator. The Justice Services Coordinator will support the ADAPT team to deliver evidence based, high quality services to consumers meeting outcomes and funding performance indicators. The coordinator is responsible for the supervision and training of Cyrenian House ADAPT staff as well as the timeliness and quality of program completion reports submitted by the team.
The Coordinator will also maintain a small clinical caseload and be available to cover group programs.
The position is full -time, working 76 hours per fortnight and will be based from our head office in Perth, travelling to prison sites serviced by Cyrenian House will also be required.
Key responsibilities off this role include:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in social behavioural sciences or equivalent and/or substantial experience in a leadership role in a human service discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination of alcohol and other drug program delivery.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including high-level report writing and editing skills.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder partnerships.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues.
- Understanding of comorbidity in relation to alcohol and drug issues.
- Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills.
- Good presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
- Demonstrated and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Full work rights, current National Police Clearance / Department of Justice security clearances (employer initiated)
- Current First Aid Certificate, current driver’s License and reliable vehicle
We offer attractive employee benefits, salary packaging, excellent working conditions and professional training and development opportunities.
Applicants are required to address the selection criteria in no more than three pages and attach a current resume.
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: Justice Services Coordinator
Applications will only be accepted by submitting your application to jobs@cyrenianhouse.com
Applications will close on or before 9am Tuesday 27th September 2022.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
For further information please contact Kim Kenny at kkenny@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Seeking an Experienced Counsellor Educator to be part of WA’s leading specialist AOD service provider
Counsellor Educator – WANDOO WOMEN’S PRISON THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC) (Job Code CEWFT)
What we offer you.
- Five Week’s Annual Leave
- Working in a rewarding role within a professional, multidisciplinary team.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference to the lives of those effected be alcohol & other drugs.
- Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options.
About the organisation
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
About the role
The primary role of the Counsellor Educator is to support women who have experienced AOD and a range of other issues, including family and domestic violence.
Based in Murdoch, at the Wandoo Women’s Prison Therapeutic Community (TC) and reporting directly to the Clinical Coordinator, you will work closely with Department of Justice staff to ensure the provision of professional alcohol and other drug (AOD) group work, counselling, and education to the residents in a prison environment. Wandoo Women’s Prison TC is the only prison TC operated in Western Australia and has achieved remarkable results since its inception in 2018. If you would like to work in a positive environment that is changing people’s lives, then this is the role for you.
Full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight. Part time hours will be considered.
To be successful in this role you will require the following key attributes:
- Possess a degree in Social, Behavioural, Education, Health Sciences or equivalent experience and training in the AOD sector.
- Demonstrate an understanding of “Community as Method Treatment Model”.
- Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
- Well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Current National Police Certificate, WWCC and First Aid Certificate.
- Full Work rights, Current Driver’s Licence.
- Full COVID vaccination.
To be considered, applications must include a current detailed resume and covering letter addressing the selection criteria.
Please submit your application by emailing jobs@cyrenianhouse.com
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: Counsellor Educator
For further information, please contact Kim Kenny – kkenny@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications will close on or before Tuesday 27th September.
Shortlisting may commence immediately
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
