Case Worker - ReSet

Overview

Centrecare is seeking a Case Worker for the ReSet program in Gosnells, Western Australia. This is a full-time onsite role focused on delivering throughcare support within a consortium model, working alongside the ReSet team and partner agencies. The role contributes to adult justice reintegration services and uses evidence-informed approaches to support rehabilitation and re-entry, aligned with the Department of Justice’s Individualised and Integrated Offender Management (IIOM) framework.

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with more than 300 staff members, providing counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services across 11+ locations in the Perth metropolitan area, Goldfields and South West regions.

Wungening Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that provides counselling, education, advocacy and support across drug and alcohol services, family violence support and accommodation, adult justice services, and early intervention family support.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out client assessments and use the findings to create case plans and make appropriate referrals.
• Deliver case management and counselling support that assists people with reintegration after justice involvement.
• Keep accurate records such as case notes, assessment documents and support plans.
• Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Assess family and domestic violence risk, develop safety plans, and manage identified risks.
• Assist people in crisis by connecting them to specialist services and tailoring throughcare support to their needs.

Selection Criteria

• Background in clinical and counselling work within an adult justice reintegration or similar support environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Criminology and Justice, or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in a justice-related setting, including case management and counselling responsibilities.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in a culturally responsive manner.
• Current Western Australian driver’s licence with at least 12 months remaining.
• Capacity to obtain a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Integrity Check.
• Capacity to obtain a Working With Children Check.

Benefits and Conditions

• Discounted corporate health insurance through Bupa and Medibank Private.
• Salary packaging available up to $15,900, helping increase take-home pay.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%.
• An extra five days of leave each year, pro rata.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Insurance coverage while travelling to and from work.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
• Clinical and management supervision.
• Cultural support for Aboriginal staff through Cultural Leads.

Application Details

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria. Recruitment review will begin immediately, and the employer may close the role early if required. For further information, Human Resources can be contacted on 9288 2244.

Values and Inclusion

Centrecare is guided by Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance and Professionalism. The organisation is committed to child-safe practices and the safety, wellbeing and protection of children who interact with its services.

Centrecare promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from First Nations people, culturally diverse candidates, LGBTQ+ people and people with disability. Candidates with support or access needs are encouraged to share them during the application process.

The organisation also supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to working alongside First Nations people toward a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

Additional Information

Position close date: 12 July 2026.

Website reference: centrecare.com.au