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.
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:
How to apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website.
Your application should include:
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.
Operating since 1981, Cyrenian House is the largest not-for-profit, non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service operating across Western Australia.
We draw on a diverse range of approaches including the Therapeutic Community Model, 12 Step Recovery Models, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Social Learning Theory.
Cyrenian House offers a wide range of quality services including:
- four Therapeutic Communities (TCs)
- two Low Medical Withdrawal Units
- a Residential Women and Children’s Program
- a purpose-built Childcare Centre
- a transitional housing and support program
- an Integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Service
- a regional AOD outreach service in partnership with Milliya Rumurra
- several AOD programs in a number of metropolitan prisons
- a Cyrenian Central office, offering individual, group, and family counselling and support, as well as peer support groups
Cyrenian House delivers proven expertise in leadership and coordination skills with particular emphasis on partnership development. This allows us to work in a collaborative way with other organisations to assist our consumers to address issues such as housing, employment and education and provide support to access health care providers for both physical and mental health care issues.
