About the Organisation:

Ishar is looking for a part-time Counsellor to work two days a week in Cannington. The ideal candidate will have experience working with women from migrant backgrounds. This is a fixed-term contract position until August 2026.

SCHCADS AWARD 5.1. Salary packaging and other benefits are offered.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, passionate Counsellor with relevant experience to join Ishar team and help improve the lives of women.

The role is required to be filled by a female, which is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 - Section 34 Exemptions. We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly service and encourage women of all ethnicities and abilities to apply.

Role Statement

Responsible for the delivery of high-quality specialist counselling services to women from CaLD communities through evidence-based therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches, and holistic interventions.

Please address the following Selection Criteria in your application

Essential

• Postgraduate tertiary education in relevant field such as Counselling, Psychology, or Mental Health Social Work.

• Current registration with an associated professional body of registration such as the ACA, APAC or AASW).

• Demonstrated experience delivering counselling or therapy in a clinical setting in a multidisciplinary team to CaLD women including those affected by domestic violence, understanding of barriers to access appropriate services.

• Thorough understanding of trauma informed practice and the effects of complex trauma, and relevant legal requirements that apply.

• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

• Genuine passion for women’s health and wellbeing, and alignment with organisational values.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in cross-cultural environments, including ability to write reports and case notes effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage complex cases, demonstrating strong analytical skills.

• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including competency in the use of MS Office, with the aptitude to learn new software and systems.

• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail and initiative, able to work under pressure.

• Experience working with interpreters.

Desirable

• Experience working and understanding of the not-for-profit community sector.

• Experience working with refugee and migrant populations in a community-based organisation.

• Fluency in a second language, other than English.

Essential Requirements

• Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

• Current WA police clearance dated within the last 12 months.

• A current Driver’s Licence and willing and able to use own roadworthy and insured vehicle for work purposes.

• Current WA Working with Children’s Check. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 19/05/2025 (9am) - No applications from recruitment agents will be considered.

For any enquiries about the position please contact Rehab Ahmed – Operations Manager rehab@ishar.org.au.

Your Checklist – Please provide the following:

1. A cover letter including a brief statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

2. A current resume including 2 recent professional referees (Please provide the details of two referees. One of them must be your most recent supervisor or manager from your last job.

3. Photocopies of relevant qualifications.

4. Police Clearance certificate dated within the last year.

5. A current Driver’s Licence.

6. Current WA Working with Children’s Check.

Ishar Multicultural Womens Health Services

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