About Us

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services.  We believe healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of children, families and communities.  We are committed to offering the best possible counselling, mediation, education and support services, and are committed to social justice and inclusion. Find out more about our values, benefits and employee experience by watching this video!

About the Role

We are currently seeking applications for the fixed part-time role (45 hours per fortnight) of Child and Family Counsellor located at our Cairns venue. This is a fixed term Parental Leave coverage role until 11 December 2024.

The purpose of this position is to provide a range of specialist intervention and support to children, young people, and families through individual and group counselling.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide appropriate counselling, referral and support to children, young people, and family members experiencing family separation, using a wide range of strategies including individual, group, family and community-based interventions.
• Conduct client assessment and intake of client needs to make client appointments, provide relevant information and make appropriate referrals, and link to treatment plan
• Network and develop collaborative relationships with relevant government organisations and community agencies to build community capacity, to successfully link children, young people to other support services within a case management model.

Work days/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant, Please note that the position holder may be required to work an evening shift (10.30am to 8pm) weekly, with some flexibility needed in order to meet business requirements.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have

• Appropriate undergraduate qualifications in the social or behavioural sciences with post graduate qualifications highly regarded.
• A theoretical understanding of child development and associated issues as well as knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and family violence (DFV), and an understanding of DFV and child protection legislation and family law.
• Experience and theoretical knowledge of working therapeutically with clients in a variety of settings (e.g. individuals, couples, children, young people, families, groups), and
• Experience working with local networks and agencies
• Knowledge of the principles of community development.

What We Can Offer You

The salary being offered is between $ 80,963.63 to $ 87,125.54 per annum pro rata, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows::

• Excellent Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Additional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leave
• A supportive team environment and opportunity for professional development
• Salary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay

How to Apply

To apply, send us your resume and a cover letter, outlining your demonstrated experience in each area. Applications can be submitted by clicking Apply Now!

Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they’re received, so we encourage you to submit your application before closer to advertisement.

Applications close at 4 pm on 24 November 2023