Senior Counsellor Educator

Senior Counsellor Educator  

Munda Mia Therapeutic Community   

About the role: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsellor Educator to join our team at our Munda Mia Therapeutic Community (MMTC) service on a permanent, full-time basis. 

The Senior Counsellor Educator role is to facilitate and strengthen the Community as Method (CAM) treatment approach that underpins and informs service delivery within the Therapeutic Community (TC). Working collaboratively, under the supervision of the Manager and Coordinator, the position will provide a professional service to consumers and their children including counselling, education, practical strategies and support.  

The position is offered at Level 5A $112,276 -$114,139 per annum. It is a full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight. 

About the organisation: 

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.  

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

• A degree in Social, Behavioural, Health Sciences or similar field. 
• Well-developed assessment, counselling and group facilitation skills.  
• Experience and knowledge working with children and supporting parents by providing practical strategies to develop their parenting skills.  
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in leading teams, providing staff supervision and supporting team health. 
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and practical application of Therapeutic Community Model and CAM methodology. 
• Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing the intersecting impacts related to alcohol and other drug use, Family and Domestic Violence and Mental health issues. 
• Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication. 
• Full work rights, National Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate, Working with Children’s Check and full Drivers Licence. 

 What we offer: 

• Attractive competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options available. 
• Two additional  “My Days” leave days per annum  
• 12 days Personal Leave  
• Annual training allowance.  
• Free onsite parking. 

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 

Applications will close on or before 9am on Tuesday 26th October 2026.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.    

For further information, please contact Claire Coni at clairec@cyrenianhouse.com   

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. 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.  

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.   

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.