Part-Time Couples & Family Counsellor (Mackay)

Relationships Australia (Qld); Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Salary packaging up to AU$15,900 per y

Extra Christmas leave days

Annual leave loading

Study leave up to 2 weeks per year

Parental leave

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) invites a skilled Family & Relationships Services Practitioner to join the Mackay team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) until May 2027. You will provide high-quality counselling to individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on couples counselling and work with young children.

You will conduct intake and risk assessments, apply life span development theory, use a systems framework, tailor interventions, maintain confidential records, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualifications in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Counselling or Social Work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of family systems theories and evidence-based interventions for couples work.
• Experience counselling individuals, couples and families, including work with young children.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations for relationships counselling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake, risk and needs assessments for all clients.
• Apply life span and development theory to support individuals, couples and families through transitions.
• Utilise a systems theory framework and evidence-based interventions to achieve service delivery goals.
• Recommend tailored interventions based on presenting issues, history, risk, and impact on children.
• Maintain confidential files and records in line with policy and funding requirements.

Skills

Couples counselling

Child development knowledge

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate qualifications in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Counselling or Social Work

Job description

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) invites a skilled Family & Relationships Services Practitioner to join the Mackay team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) until May 2027. You will provide high-quality counselling to individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on couples counselling and work with young children.

You will conduct intake and risk assessments, apply life span development theory, use a systems framework, tailor interventions, maintain confidential records, and