Parenting Counsellor

About us

Zonta House Refuge Association (Zonta House) is a specialist provider of family and domestic violence (FDV) services. Our purpose, values, and services have been informed through 40 years of experience, the needs of victim-survivors of FDV in our community, and research in leading practice.

Zonta House provides holistic services to support individuals, children and families and facilitates education to contribute to social and systems change to prevent and stop FDV. Victim-survivors of FDV are able to access responsive and person-centred support based on their needs to build a future free from abuse and thrive.

About the role

We are seeking a Parenting Counsellor to support women in custody and post‑release to strengthen their parenting skills, rebuild family relationships, and transition safely back into their communities.

You will provide trauma‑informed, culturally responsive parenting support to women at Bandyup and Boronia Prisons and in the community. This role focuses on helping mothers develop confidence in their parenting, understand child development, and maintain healthy connections with their children and families.

This is a part-time position 22.5 hours a week on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. This role will be based in Gosnells, with travel required across the Perth Metropolitan area.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual parenting counselling and support.
• Co‑facilitate parenting and life‑skills programs.
• Support positive parent–child relationships and family wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with corrective services and community partners.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Diploma in Community Services, Mental Health, Social Sciences, or Social Work.
2. Strong knowledge of parenting, child development, and family systems
3. Experience working with women facing complex challenges
4. Ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
5. Trauma‑informed, strengths‑based and culturally responsive practice
6. Strong communication, organisation, and relationship‑building skills

Experience in custodial, justice, or throughcare settings is desirable.

The successful candidate will need to possess:

• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Card
• WA driver's license with good driving records
• Department of Justice, Employment Screening Clearance Certificate (to be obtained upon commencement)

The Benefits

• Extra tax savings with NFP Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career development, supervision, professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential well-being support
• An inclusive culture of dedicated and caring team members

To apply for this position

Simply click on the 'Apply' button and submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no longer than two pages) and your current resume. Applications with no selection criteria addressed will not be accepted.

Applications close on 20th May 2026 at 5:00pm AWST.

Zonta House promotes a workplace that values and fosters the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

If you have a specific query, contact Lyndsey, Outreach Team Leader on 0430 392 930.

Zonta House reserves the right to commence interviews with suitable applicants immediately.