Family and Relationship Services Practitioner

Centacare Brisbane; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community service organization in Maroochydore seeks a Family and Relationship Services Practitioner to provide counselling and support for individuals and families. The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary qualifications, counselling skills, and experience in trauma-informed care. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioural Sciences (and eligible membership with AASW, APS, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of DFV, Child Protection, and Family Law legislation.
• Current driver’s licence, Blue Card, and AFP check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and group counselling using evidence-based, trauma-informed frameworks.
• Supporting families affected by domestic violence, separation, and child protection matters.
• Conducting intake, risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals.
• Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver holistic support.
• Maintaining high-quality case notes, reports, and data for compliance.

Skills

Counselling skills

Knowledge of DFV, Child Protection

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of Family Law

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioural Sciences

Job description

Family and Relationship Services Practitioner

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As part of our Family and Relationship Services (FaRS), we support individuals and families to build safer, healthier, and more connected lives. If you're a passionate and experienced practitioner who thrives on making a real difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a FaRS Practitioner, you’ll work with individuals, couples, and families using a range of therapeutic approaches to support healthy relationships, prevent family breakdown, and enhance wellbeing.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

• Providing individual and group counselling using evidence-based, trauma-informed frameworks
• Supporting families affected by domestic and family violence, separation, and child protection matters
• Conducting intake, risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver holistic support
• Maintaining high-quality case notes, reports, and data for compliance and service improvement

What You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioural Sciences (and eligible membership with AASW, APS, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of DFV, Child Protection, and Family Law legislation
• Proven counselling skills including family systems and brief solution-focused practice
• High-level communication, interpersonal and professional integrity
• Strong practice framework grounded in trauma-informed, client-centred care
• Current driver’s licence, Blue Card, and AFP check (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to dignity, justice, equity, and inclusion
• Deliver impactful, trauma-informed support to families navigating complex life challenges
• Work within a collaborative, supportive, and mission-led environment
• Access generous salary packaging and continuous professional development opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re ready to be part of a team that cares deeply about community connection and empowerment, we would love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume today.

Centacare is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment, and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Non-profit Organization Management

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