Join the Uniting WA team

Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for meaningful work in a values-driven organisation? 

At Uniting WA, we’re building a team of passionate practitioners to deliver high-quality Positive Behaviour Support that genuinely makes a difference. Whether you’re an early-career practitioner building your foundation, or an experienced clinician ready to lead, we want to hear from you.

Hear from Sandra Divanian, a Behaviour Support Practitioner who has worked at Uniting WA for nearly 8 years.

We’re currently recruiting across multiple levels of practice to grow our Behaviour Support team. The role will involve: 

• Developing and implementing Functional Behaviour Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements 

• Maintaining documentation, reporting, and compliance standards 

• Engaging collaboratively with families, providers and multidisciplinary teams 

• Advocating for participant rights and promoting social inclusion 

• Meeting billable targets and working within service budgets 

• Participating in ongoing learning and development and reflective practice 

About you 

We’re looking for professionals who are: 

• Excellent communicators — able to engage with diverse participants and stakeholders 

• Flexible and responsive to individual needs 

• Passionate about human rights, inclusion, and ethical practice 

• Motivated to grow in a supportive environment 

• Comfortable working both independently and within a team 

So, if this sounds like you, keep reading as there are a few more things Uniting WA will need you to have such as: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience with professional development) 

• Considered suitable by the NDIS Commission or registered as a Behaviour Support Practitioner 

• Knowledge of the NDIS (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018 

• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Children Check 

• WA Driver’s Licence 

Why Uniting? 

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate, and imaginative. We will support you to belong and thrive. We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.   

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued, and heard. 

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, stand for a just society and support individuals and communities to be valued and connected.  

What we offer 

Extra annual leave, salary packaging (up to $15,900 a year), discounts on health insurance and on-the-job-learning are just some of the reasons to apply for this role with us. You’ll also be joining a supportive team who value your individual skills and life experience and want to see you thrive. 

You will have access to: 

• Salary packaging up to $15,900/year 

• 5 weeks annual leave 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Access to a diverse team of experts across homelessness, justice, children’s services and more 

Our Behaviour Support Role Framework & Salary 

At Uniting WA, we’ve built a clear, structured pathway for Behaviour Support Practitioners. Roles are aligned to experience, capability, and contribution: 

• Level 1 – Behaviour Support Practitioner: Entry level practitioner with minimum ‘Core’ registration with less than 2 years’ experience and / or are developing their capability under supervision Salary range: $85,128 – $93,862. 

• Level 2 – Behaviour Support Practitioner: Practitioners with 2+ years’ experience with minimum ‘Proficient’ registration. Works independently across varied participant needs and contributes to mentoring and supervision. Salary range: $97,389 – $103,457. 

• Level 3 – Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner: Experienced clinicians with 4+ years’ experience, minimum ‘Advanced’ or ‘Specialist’ registration and manages complex cases. Provides mentoring and supervision and contributes to service development and continuous improvement. Salary range: $106,410 – $111,925. 

All roles come with clear expectations, including a minimum billable target of 5 hours per day, built into our position descriptions to support clarity and sustainability. 

Ready to apply? 

For all enquiries, please contact Sandra via email at sandra.divanian@unitingwa.org.au  

Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with a current resume. 

A position description outlining further details is available here:
PD-Behaviour-Support-Practitioner.pdf

About the role

Now is YOUR chance to shape the future and be part of a team of passionate, skilled specialists as a Family Drug & Alcohol Counsellor on a permanent, part time contract (4 days per week), based at our Fremantle Office.

Uniting WA ‘Attach Program’ provides a flexible (4-to-6-month) in-home counselling service, designed to support parents who live with problematic drug and alcohol use and have children aged 0-12 years.  Working as a Family Drug & Alcohol Counsellor within our Strengthening Families pathway, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting AOD therapeutic counselling and psychoeducation along with psychometric assessments
• Assessing attachment between a parent and child and developing a therapeutic plan
• Implementing clinical therapeutic interventions tailored to each client’s individual needs.
• Maintaining awareness of co-morbidities associated with mental health and AOD and competence to be able to formulate interventions.

You will have the opportunity to develop a fulfilling career and provide a positive impact the wider community.

About you

To be successful you will require:

• Outstanding interpersonal and counselling abilities, along with a high degree of reflexivity when working in a team.
• Confidence to work in an outreach environment with potential conflict or high-risk situations with clients while implementing therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge to use a manualised intervention program – Parents Under Pressure.
• Experience working with parents and a solid understanding of child protection issues, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Knowledge of the key issues associated with parental alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, such as parenting, family and domestic violence, mental health, trauma, and ruptured attachment.
• Sound administrative and report writing skills and ability to document case notes.

You will also need: 

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications (e.g. Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling)
• Minimum three years’ experience managing complex caseloads for clients presenting with challenging issues particularly around alcohol and other drug use.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel
• To successfully complete a Parents Under Pressure Accreditation, supported by Uniting WA

• National Police Clearance (dated within the last 6 months)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• Valid WA ‘C Class’ driver’s licence

Our values

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we’ll support you to belong and thrive.  We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, inclusive, welcoming and supportive work environment.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• 2 days Volunteer Leave
• $100 health & wellbeing benefit
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to be part of a team that values imagination, respect, compassion, and boldness.
• Not For Profit Salary Packaging options up to $15,890.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and support our mission, click “Apply Now” through our SEEK listing, providing a covering letter addressing the competencies required for the position along with a current resume.

Shortlisting will commence immediately so don’t wait!

Enquiries can be directed to Tara.Seaward@unitingwa.org.au

A position description outlining further details will be available upon request.

What is Energy Ahead?

Energy Ahead is a program of the Financial Wellbeing Collective (FWC). The program helps households experiencing financial hardship to improve energy literacy, reduce energy consumption and bills, connect clients to appropriate energy and complementary services, and supports by identifying, and removing barriers to accessing energy efficient appliances, technologies and goods.

The program covers the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS), the state’s main electricity grid in the southwestern part of Western Australia, from Geraldton in the north to Albany in the south and Kalgoorlie in the east.

This role works in collaboration with the Financial Wellbeing Collective Energy Ahead Service Manager and Team Leads, FWC General Manager and its Central Support Unit, Energy Coaches employed by FWC partner agencies, other community service organisations, Local Government Authorities and FWC partner agencies.

This is a full-time maximum term contract until 31 December 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing & Delivering Workshops: Develop and facilitate community workshops alongside our Energy Coaches. This includes overseeing all workshop delivery-based activities including logistics, resources, and administration.
• Establishing Relationships: Engage with other organisations and local governments to promote the service and increase brand awareness.
• Data Collection: Evaluate the effectiveness of our workshops and use this data to create a cycle of continuous improvement.
• Travel Within The SWIS Region: While primarily located within the Perth metro area, you may be required to travel within the South-West Interconnected System.
• Dual reporting: You will be reporting to Uniting WA and the Financial Wellbeing Collective, working across two office sites.

About You:

You’re someone who loves independence and the freedom it gives for you to create and facilitate your own projects. You’re self-motivated, organised, and have a genuinely passion about helping others and giving back to the community.

What will you bring to the role?

• Outstanding Communication Skills: You’ll have well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Community Engagement Experience: You have experience reaching out to the community and you know exactly how to get them involved.
• Strong Initiative & Analytical Skills: You’re a self-starter with strong decision-making skills, capable of making decisions autonomously when required.
• Similar Experience: Previous experience in working with individuals to achieve longer term behavioural change.

What qualification and experience are required for the role?

• Qualifications in a relevant field – Community Development, Education or Marketing
• National Police Clearance.
• Valid driving license
• Access to a comprehensively insured vehicle for work purposes

About us

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We want a safer, fairer, brighter, better world for the people we support, and all of humanity.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We’re a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Uniting WA values

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate, and imaginative. And we’ll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

Financial Wellbeing Collective values

The Financial Wellbeing Collective is a collaboration of not-for-profit community service organisations and local government who provide a range of integrated and person-centred services, with the aim of reducing the drivers and impacts of financial hardship in the Western Australian community.  We adopt a systems-based approach to maximise the impact of our advice, assistance and education to people at risk of, or experiencing financial hardship.

How to apply

You’ll also be joining a supportive team with big ideas and a good sense of humour.

Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with a current resume.

Want to learn more? Get in touch with Balbeer Sidhu at balbeer.sidhu@unitingwa.org.au

We’re looking for passionate, energetic and purpose-driven people looking to step up into a new opportunity within Uniting WA’s Growth and Engagement team. From community event logistics to engaging with our donors, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our Community Engagement and Philanthropy teams running smoothly. You’ll provide a variety of admin support across our Community Engagement and Philanthropy teams, encompassing data entry, document preparation, and communication with various teams within the organisation. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, energy, and a bit of edge, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Volunteer co-ordination; assist in volunteer onboarding and retention.
• Managing bookings, plannings, and other logistical tasks for our Community Engagement Events.
• Be a part of the Big Picture; lend a hand in the implementation of the various strategies within our Growth and Engagement teams.
• Be a part of the Small Picture; keep our databases clean and up-to-date and keep on top of our various enquiry inboxes.
• Get to know us; learn about the services we provide and work alongside our passionate teams to find ways that Uniting WA can grow.

About You:

This role is made for someone who is:

• Team oriented – you love working with and around people and aren’t afraid to lend a hand when needed.
• Purpose-driven – you have a passion for the mission of Uniting WA.
• Adaptable – priorities and needs might change on the fly, and you have no problem being just as flexible.
• Sociable and professional – you can manage internal and external stakeholder communication in a timely and professional manner.

Prior experience in admin roles is preferred, but we’re looking for someone with the right attitude first and foremost.

Why join Uniting WA

This role enjoys the following benefits:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 plus additional salary packaging of up to $2650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Annual leave of 5 weeks per annum (pro rata)
• Discounted health care with HBF or Medibank Private
• Free support and counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job learning and supported professional development

Uniting WA is the community services arm of the Uniting Church of Western Australia. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We’re proud to support thousands of West Australians every year. Applications from First Nations People, people with lived experience, people with disability and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers are encouraged.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to apply, please send through a resume and cover letter outlining how you embody the traits above and align to this role by applying through Seek. Further enquiries can be directed to Rhys Powell at rhys.powell@unitingwa.org.au

In your new job, you will be part of a team making a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma.  You will support the out of home care team to recruit, train and schedule staff carers to deliver high quality, therapeutic and child focused services.

This is a permanent full-time role, based in the Perth CBD.

About you

We are seeking a highly organised, and motivated team member who will have:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail, able to identify gaps and conflicts in scheduling as well as monitoring different team schedules (contract types and minimum requirements)
• Experience undertaking a range of administrative tasks and providing assistance efficiently within the workplace in accordance with deadlines, organisational Collective Agreement, policy and procedures.
• Commitment to supporting staff carers to succeed in their roles, providing them with induction and training as they come on board in accordance with established program guidelines.
• High levels of computer literacy skills
• Experience in using a rostering software (preferred, but not essential)
• The ability to lead and maintain rostering in a way that is responsive to the needs of the care team and in the best interests of the young person in placement.
• Experience working in community services, and an understanding of staffing complexities within the sector.

You must be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance and Provide First Aid certificate. It is also essential to have a current WA ‘C Class ‘driver’s licence.

A requirement of the role is to satisfy The Department of Communities Record Check Consent Application (RCCA) to support undertaking a Police History Check for workers who have been identified for a role within Non-Government agencies that work with children in the care of the CEO. This check will be completed as the role may require you to provide indirect or incidental support in a young person’s home where you may be needed to induct a staff carer.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We’re a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

What we offer

Working with Uniting WA means more than just a job; it’s a chance to join a team of like-minded individuals and become a force for good.

Our dedicated team members enjoy:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Wellness benefits, volunteer leave and paid parental leave
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Our values

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we’ll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

A PD with more info about the role can be found here

How to apply

Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with current resume.

Enquiries can be directed to Fiona Cafferty at fiona.cafferty@unitingwa.org.au