Child Centred Practitioner

Child Centred Practitioner

Part time – 15 hours per week, flexible with days/times

Bunbury Family Relationship Centre

Over the last 70 years Relationships Australia WA has been providing relationship support services for individual, couples, families and communities. We are a team of professional and highly motivated staff who are committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships.

About the role

We are offering a permanent part time role of Child Centred Practitioner in the team at our Bunbury office. The position involves conducting one on one child focused psycho-educational sessions with parents who are going through the family dispute resolution process after separation. It also involves conducting child inclusive appointments with the children of these families and providing feedback to the parents, as Child Inclusive Practice. The current vacancy is 15 hours per week.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

·         Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related discipline.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of child development, attachment, trauma, grief and family dynamics, particularly in the context of separation.

·         Understanding of family and domestic violence and its impact on children and families.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with a diverse range of clients.

·         Ability to work effectively with children, families and people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.

·         Ability to maintain accurate case notes, reports and client confidentiality in line with professional standards.

·         Commitment to reflective practice, participation in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

·         Sound administrative and organisational skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.

Why Join Us?

· We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

· Salary $ 93,124.00 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

· Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550

· Additional leave at year-end up to three days

· Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses

· We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Please contact the Program Manager, Krystal Darcey via email at [email protected] for more information.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close at 5pm on 11th October 2026

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), Police checks and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds