Counsellor Educator

WANDOO WOMEN’S PRISON THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC)

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Counsellor Educator for WANDOO WOMEN’S PRISON THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC). The Counsellor Educator will have a strong focus on consumer engagement and provide professional alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselling, group therapy, psychoeducation and support to residents in the Wandoo Women’s Prison Therapeutic Community.

About the Organisation

Cyrenian House have been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981, and in 2018 commenced service at Wandoo Women’s Prison TC, this being the only prison TC operated in Western Australia and has achieved remarkable results since its inception.

If you would like to work in a positive environment that is changing people’s lives, then this is the role for you.

This role is full-time, 76 hours per fortnight. Level 4 – Level 5, salary $96,295 – $113,725 per annum plus superannuation and salary packaging options.

To be appointed / successful in this role, you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:

• Have a degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and other drug sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of “Community as a method Treatment Model”.
• Well demonstrated and well-developed assessment and group counselling skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use, incarceration, family and domestic violence and mental health issues.
• Well-developed self-management skills to cope with difficult cases and manage stress.
• Excellent written communication skills, preferably with report writing experience.
• Adept in self-management including the competent use of software, such as Microsoft Office and learning specialised applications.
• Full Work rights, Current Driver’s Licence, National Police Clearance, current First Aid Certificate.

What we offer: 

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.
• 12 days Personal Leave and two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave  
• Annual training allowance.
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
• Comprehensive orientation and induction. 

How to apply:

• If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website. Your application should include:
• cover letter stating your suitability for the role in no more than two pages.  
• current resume, including two referees.  

A full copy of the JDF can be found in the employment section on our website.  www.cyrenianhouse.com

For further information, please contact Kim Kenny at kim.kenny@justice.wa.gov.au

This opportunity will close on or before 9am Monday 21st September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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.

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 workplace.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout Cyrenian House.  In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.