Parenting Educator - ReSet

About the role

Centrecare is recruiting a Parenting Educator for its ReSet Parenting Service, which supports parents and carers in custody to strengthen their parenting skills, maintain positive family connections and build confidence in their parenting role. The service is part of the ReSet Consortium, led by Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, and delivers individual support and parenting programs across Perth metropolitan prisons. The role is full-time on a 12-month maximum term contract.

Key responsibilities

• Provide parenting education and support to parents in custody through individual sessions and group programs.
• Use a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to help parents develop positive parenting strategies and strengthen relationships with their children.
• Support parents' successful reintegration into family and community life.

Required profile

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering parenting programs or services, including group facilitation and one-to-one support.
• Ability to communicate with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Team player with a demonstrated contribution to quality service delivery and positive client outcomes.
• Current WA driver's licence and own vehicle; Working With Children Check; National Police Clearance (valid within 12 months); Department of Justice (WA) employment screening clearance desired if already held.

What we offer

• Salary packaging options up to $15,900.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5% and an additional 5 days leave per year pro rata.
• Training and professional development, clinical and management supervision, and personal injury insurance.
• Discounted corporate health cover and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Cultural support for Aboriginal staff through Cultural Leads.

Applications are made through the online job board; shortlisting starts when applications arrive and the position can close early. The position closes 30 November 2026.