Family and Relationship Counsellors

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

Why work with us?

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference. We have flexible working arrangements, access to up to $2,000 worth of professional development opportunities, and access to supervision.

Your new role

• Full time, Part time Ongoing
• Various locations: Deakin, ACT, Wagga Wagga, NSW
• Annual salary from $98,185.54 to $102,491.77 plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, paid year end closure and generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.

The Counsellor provides counselling services to families, couples and individuals who are seeking improved relationships or the resolution of relationship issues.

Under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical & Community Programs, Mental health clinicians / Counsellors are responsible for:

• Providing support and counselling services to individuals, couples, families including children in accordance with RACR service guidelines and assess and respond to risks identified including family and domestic violence, suicide risk and children at risk.
• Completion of all data requirements including case notes, statistical and administrative records for each session or activity.
• Delivering outreach services and group programs as required.
• Developing and maintaining contact with other agencies and key stakeholders for the purpose of referral, networking and promotion of the service.
• Participating in team meetings and in supervision, professional development, and performance reviews.

What you’ll need to succeed

1. Relevant experience and qualification in the field of Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or Social Science. Current registration/membership with at least one of the following: Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Australian Association for Social Workers (AASW); Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and Level 2 or above Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
2. Ability to demonstrate a systemic and theoretical approach to relationship counselling (including familiarity with systems theory) and demonstrate an understanding of the practice frameworks applicable to working with individuals, couples, children, and families in reducing the impact of trauma and vicarious trauma.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of family violence, crisis intervention models, and grief and loss in the context of family separation and child development.
4. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and initiative where appropriate, set priorities and monitor workflows.
5. Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultural communities and knowledge of issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and communities, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found by selecting the paperclip on the top right-hand side and then the Position title.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including continuous professional development opportunities, regular external supervision and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today!  Shortlisting and interviews will occur as applications are received.

Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion).

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply” button on our careers site 

For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at (02) 61227 100 or by email [email protected].

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