Counsellor – Supporting Children After Separation

Hermès International S.A.; Hobart; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) is seeking a Counsellor to provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people aged 5–18 affected by family separation. The role sits within the Separation and Community Support Services and supports children through SCAS, offering a safe space to express thoughts and feelings about family separation.

You will deliver individual and family counselling, maintain client records, and collaborate with other professionals to support positive

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent tertiary qualifications recognised to deliver therapeutic counselling services.
• Experience providing a broad range of counselling services.
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Knowledge of counselling theory and practice, especially impacts of family separation on children.
• Strong communication and engagement with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling for children and young people aged 5–18.
• Provide family counselling as required.
• Deliver therapeutic support to children and young people affected by family separation.
• Contribute to community education and group work.
• Maintain accurate client records and liaise with other services.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Therapeutic work with children

Education

Degree in Social Work or Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas)is a community-based, not-for-profit organisationfirmly committed to helping people and communities thrive. We deliver a variety of programmes to assist individuals and families.

Description

Our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. That’s why we invest in building an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help make our vision a reality. We believe that a collective effort that draws upon the diverse strengths of all staff create the best results.

The diverse background and perspectives of our staff, the people we support, and our inclusive and collaborative culture are the keys to our success.

This role is based in Hobart. RA Tas operates from multiple locations across the Greater Hobart region, and the successful applicant may be required to perform their duties from any of these locations in accordance with operational requirements.

We are seeking a Counsellor to provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people aged 5–18 years who have been impacted by family separation.

The role sits within our Separation and Community Support Services and supports children and young people through the Separation and Children’s Advice Service (SCAS), providing a safe space for them to express their thoughts and feelings about their parents' or caregivers' separation.

In this rewarding role, you will provide individual counselling, family counselling as required and therapeutic support to children and young people, helping them work through the impacts of family separation and navigate their relationships during and after this time. You will also contribute to community education and group work, maintain accurate client records and work collaboratively with other counsellors, practitioners, and external services to support positive outcomes for families.

Do you fit the bill

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent tertiary qualifications recognised to deliver therapeutic counselling services
• Demonstrated experience providing a broad range of counselling services
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people
• Knowledge and understanding of counselling theory and practice, particularly the impacts of family separation on children and young people
• Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work therapeutically with children and young people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Salary starting from $97,246 + Super / *Pro-rata
• Additional PAID leave days (up to 6 per year!)
• Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year through our purchased leave scheme
• Salary packaging options (up to $18,550 TAX FREE each FB year)
• Paid parental leave available after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Industry best practice Supervision to support you in your professional journey
• Discounted corporate health insurance
• Flexible work options
• Employer supported study leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• First Nations Cultural Leave for Ceremonial Purposes
• Ongoing professional development
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

Skills And Experiences

Applications close 23/11/2026

RA Tas isa recognised Employer of Choice. We are an equal opportunity employer that has a culture enabling staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, attractive salary packaging options, and a supportive team environment in which to work.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

We work respectfully on Aboriginal land and strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

RA Tas is an inclusive workplace, and we also welcome applications from people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.