Post Separation Practitioner

RAQ; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra Christmas leave

Annual leave loading

Study leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a compassionate Post Separation Practitioner to provide education, intake, assessment and support to individuals and families navigating separation. This full-time role promotes positive parenting and child-focused safety within a strong practice framework.

The position coordinates within Family Law Services, including risk screening, education delivery, and case planning, while collaborating with RAQ staff and external stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences.
• Experience with families in high-conflict situations and managing caseloads.
• Experience in child-focused practice framework.
• Knowledge of trauma, conflict and family violence and its impact on children.
• Familiarity with family law, domestic and family violence regulations and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong time management; proficient with MS Office and emails.

Responsibilities

• Lead client intake and assessment, gather information, screen risk factors, conduct safety planning and referrals.
• Develop and implement case management plans centered on child-focused practice.
• Deliver education to groups and individuals affected by separation.
• Support understanding of child development, trauma and family violence impacts on children.
• Maintain confidentiality, duty of care and compliance with legislation and funding requirements.
• Collaborate with RAQ staff and external stakeholders for integrated service delivery.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Facilitation

Caseload management

Group education

Education

Social/Behavioural Sciences degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Web-based systems

Job description

At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier, healthier lives. Through education, counselling, and community programs, we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate life’s challenges.

Our work promotes care and safety, embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships, mental health, and social connection.

By joining Relationships Australia Queensland, you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Post Separation Practitioner to provide education, intake, assessment and support to individuals and families navigating separation. This is a full-time role that supports children to have positive and healthy relationships with both parents during and after separation, while maintaining a strong child-focused and safety-informed practice framework.

As the Post Separation Practitioner, you will play a key coordination role within Family Law Services, including client intake and assessment, information, advice and referral, child-focused education, case planning, facilitation of group education programs, and service delivery to individuals and families impacted by separation.

Additionally, you will:

• Undertake client intake and assessment, including gathering relevant information, screening for risk factors, completing safety planning, assessing suitability for joint sessions, determining appropriate interventions and making referrals.
• Develop and implement case management plans that maintain child-focused practice and support the needs of clients and families.
• Deliver education to groups and individuals impacted by separation, including separated parents, grandparents, children and young people.
• Support clients to understand child development, the impact of family violence and conflict on children, and strategies that enhance child-focused parenting.
• Maintain confidentiality, duty of care and compliance with legislative, funding and organisational requirements, including accurate case notes, risk documentation and statistical reporting.
• Work collaboratively with RAQ employees and external stakeholders to provide an integrated and responsive service.

About You

You are a reflective, client-centred practitioner with experience supporting families in high-conflict and complex separation contexts. You bring strong assessment, communication and facilitation skills, and you are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and child-focused approach in your work.

Additionally, you have:

• A relevant undergraduate degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences.
• Experience working with families in high-conflict situations and managing caseloads, including with involuntary clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a child-focused practice framework.
• Sound knowledge of the impact of trauma, conflict and family violence on children, their development and needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of current and relevant legislation and regulations relating to family law, domestic and family violence, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong time management, and confidence using Microsoft Office, email and web-based systems.
• Highly desired attributes include registration as a Circle of Security facilitator, a postgraduate qualification in Behavioural or Social Science, experience working with clients in crisis situations and demonstrated group facilitation experience.

We Can Offer You

At RAQ, we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year, significantly increasing your net income.
• Extra Time Off - Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period, on top of your standard annual leave.
• Annual Leave Loading - Receive extra pay when you take annual leave - because your downtime matters.
• Study Leave - Pursuing further qualifications? We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.
• Generous Parental Leave - Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.
• Wellbeing Support - Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.

Annual salary on offer starts from $91,000 plus superannuation (pro rata for part-time) to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience.

We are committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace, where inclusion is embedded in how we work and support our people. We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and recognise the value of lived experience in delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.

29 September 2026Cairns Queensland, AustraliaFull TimeCommunity Services & DevelopmentChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services