Cyrenian House - Counsellor Educator

Cyrenian House – Counsellor Educator

An opportunity exists for a senior clinician with management experience to take the helm of one of WA’s leading residential alcohol and drug treatment services

An attractive remuneration and benefits package will be negotiated with the successful applicant

About the Role:

The role of Counsellor Educator is to provide group and/or individual treatment to consumers involved in the criminal justice system to enable them to reduce the impact and harm of alcohol and other drug use on their lives and the lives of others.

This role will primarily deliver the group-based Pathways program in the public Perth metropolitan prisons.

The position is offered as a full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight and will be located at our Perth office on Fitzgerlad Street. There will be an expectation of travel to and from various Correction Services.

Level 4/5 $93,490 – $110,413 per annum depending on experience.

Our 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 qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues.
• Understanding of comorbidity in relation to alcohol and drug issues
• Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills.
• Good presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
• Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Full work rights, current Drivers Licence and vehicle, National Police Clearance / Department of Justice security clearances (employer initiated).

What we offer you.

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.
• Annual training allowance.
• Free access to WHEREFIT with exclusive discounts to leading fitness and wellbeing brands.
• Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions.
• 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.

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website,

your application should include:

• Current resume, including two referees.
• Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Applications will close on or before 9am Tuesday, 30^th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com

For further information, please Tom Hopkins [email protected]

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.