Job Description

Family Counsellor

• Maximum Term till 30 June 2026

• Part-Time Opportunity, 3 days/week, 45 hours/fortnight

• Based in Geraldton

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Geraldton Family Counselling Service has been supporting the Geraldton community for over 20 years. If you are passionate about supporting individuals in a community service organisation, this opportunity is for you. A part time Family Counsellor role is available working 45 hours per fortnight. This role will include providing counselling support to individuals, couples, and families who may be experiencing challenges in their relationships, wellbeing, or life circumstances. You will support clients to foster resilience, strengthen relationships, and promote positive mental health outcomes.

DUTIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver evidence-based counselling to families, couples, and individuals.
• Collaborate with other professionals and organisations (internal and external) to ensure holistic support.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case notes, and comply with organisational policies and ethical standards.
• Contribute to program development, evaluation, and reporting to ensure services remain responsive and effective.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be highly organised and have strong communication skills together with the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic models and trauma informed, evidence-based practices.
• Experience delivering counselling to individuals, couples, and families, with effective case management.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Culturally responsive practice, adapting interventions to meet the needs of clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Organisational ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines.

Role Requirements:

• Able to work across other Ngala sites as required.
• Possession of a current National Police Certificate.
• Possession of current WA driver’s licence.

• Possession of current Working with Children check

WHY JOIN US

• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are due by 5pm, Monday 12 January 2026 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.

If you have any queries, please contact Nancy Kirby, Operations Manager Child Development & Parenting, nkirby@ngala.com.au.

ABOUT US

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

CULTURE

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our programs and services operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connection to culture, community and family.

To find out more about Ngala visit www.ngala.com.au.