Community Service Worker Trainee (Section 50d)

About the role

Centrecare, a not-for-profit organisation providing counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions, is recruiting a Community Service Worker Trainee (Section 50d) for its Frontline Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence initiative. This 7-month fixed-term contract runs until 30 June 2027 and supports practitioners in engaging respectfully with clients in a culturally safe, trauma-informed way. Being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Key responsibilities

• Support practitioners in client intake, information gathering and referrals to internal and external support services.
• Contribute to safety planning and risk assessment processes under supervision.
• Provide practical support to clients, including advocacy, education and service navigation.
• Support children and young people affected by family, domestic and sexual violence through age-appropriate, culturally responsive approaches.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and client records.
• Take part in training, supervision and professional development.
• Work with team members, community partners and Aboriginal organisations while upholding organisational policies and duty of care.

Required profile

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Currently progressing toward a qualification (Certificate III or above in Community Services or related discipline) and/or has diverse lived experience or cultural expertise and wants to pursue formal study.
• Experience collaborating with Aboriginal families and communities.
• Knowledge of the impact of domestic violence on Aboriginal children and families and ability to respond appropriately to a client in crisis.
• Demonstrated professional boundaries and adherence.
• WA driver's licence, National Police Certificate (within 6 months), and a Valid Working with Children Check (or eligibility).

What we offer

• Accommodation support of $300 per week for the first 12 weeks.
• Regional area zone allowance included in the annual package.
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%, ceremonial leave and extra 10 days leave per year pro rata.
• Training, professional development, insurance cover to and from work, and discounted corporate health cover.
• Cultural supervision and cultural support through Cultural Leads for Aboriginal staff.

The position closes on 23 November 2026; applications are made through the online job board.