Team Leader

Team Leader
Essential requirement: Must hold a recognised qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology, with current AASW membership or relevant professional registration (e.g. AHPRA, ACA).
Location: Kalgoorlie, WA
Job Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week
Salary: $128,480 (including zone allowance) + superannuation, salary packaging and 12 weeks’ rent assistance.

About the Organisation

Our client is an established community services organisation dedicated to strengthening individuals, families and communities through compassionate, professional and inclusive support.

They are now seeking an experienced Counsellor Team Leader to lead service delivery, inspire and develop a multidisciplinary team, and ensure programs continue to deliver meaningful outcomes across the local community.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference in regional WA.

Based in Kalgoorlie and reporting to the Program Manager, you will oversee a range of family and community programs, providing leadership, guidance and support to a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality, evidence-based service delivery, strengthening team performance and ensuring positive outcomes for individuals and families.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate programs across family and relationship services, family and domestic violence counselling, men’s behaviour change and youth intervention.
• Oversee client intake, registration, screening, assessments, case management and service evaluations.
• Provide leadership, supervision and ongoing professional development to team members, including performance reviews and regular team meetings.
• Guide family and domestic violence risk assessments, safety planning and effective client risk management.
• Monitor service delivery standards through documentation audits, client observations and outcome reviews.
• Oversee reporting, quality assurance, funding obligations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, referral partners and community organisations.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and wider leadership team to ensure services meet contractual obligations and organisational standards.

About You

We are looking for a confident and supportive leader who is passionate about community services and committed to helping both their team and the people they support thrive.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Essential requirement: Must hold a recognised qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology, with current AASW membership or relevant professional registration (e.g. AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising or working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong knowledge of community services, case management and client service coordination.
• Experience in report writing, service documentation and quality assurance.
• An understanding of family dynamics, family and domestic violence, and addictions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff and manage competing priorities.
• A culturally appropriate, strengths-based approach to supporting individuals, families and communities.
• A current C-class driver’s licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel when required.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary: $128,480 (including zone allowance) + superannuation.
• Salary packaging: Access additional financial benefits.
• Relocation assistance: 12 weeks’ rent assistance to help make your move to Kalgoorlie easier.
• Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of service delivery and play an influential role in team development.
• Career development: Build on your leadership experience within an established community services organisation.
• Meaningful impact: Make a genuine difference to individuals, families and the wider regional community.
• Work-life balance: Full-time, 38-hour working week.

How to Apply

Interested in taking the next step in your career?

For a confidential discussion, contact Abbie Offless, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant at Zenith Search, on 0483 953 814 or email your updated resume to abbie.offless@zenithsearch.com.

Alternatively, click Apply Now and we will be in touch to discuss your suitability for the position.

Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

About Zenith Search

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