Senior Practitioner

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

Our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. We invest in an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help realise our vision, drawing on the diverse strengths of all staff to achieve the best results. The diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our staff, the people we support, and our inclusive and collaborative culture are key to our success.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our team. This pivotal role maintains high standards of clinical governance and professional practice across the organisation.

• Providing expert clinical supervision and mentoring to staff.
• Guiding clinical governance processes and contributing strategic clinical input.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, professional therapeutic interventions, case management, and/or dispute resolution services.
• Supporting staff development and fostering a safe environment for professional growth.
• Providing accountable, competent, and effective professional supervision and clinical development support across the organisation.
• Collaborating with management and Service Managers to promote staff well-being and ethical practice aligned with RA Tas values.
• Participating in or leading supervision practice meetings and communities of practice.
• Providing critical clinical advice on governance matters, leading reviews of service quality, assisting with risk assessments and debriefing, and contributing clinical expertise to new business opportunities and program development.

• Relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, FDR) with significant high-level experience in therapeutic interventions, case management, or dispute resolution services.
• Demonstrated experience in providing clinical supervision and mentoring, preferably in relevant settings.
• Proven ability in complex case management, risk assessment (including child safety and family violence), ethical decision-making, and applying trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong clinical leadership potential, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team while also functioning independently.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with a diverse range of clients.

• Salary starting from $110,987 + Super / pro-rata
• Additional PAID leave days (up to 5 per year, pro-rata)
• Gender affirmation leave
• Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year through our purchased leave scheme
• Additional salary packaging options (up to $15,900 General Living Expenses and $2,650 Entertainment Benefits TAX FREE each financial year)
• Discounted corporate health insurance
• Generous parental leave options (up to 14 weeks primary caregiver and 6 weeks secondary caregiver for 12 months continuous service)
• Individual workplace flexibility options
• Industry best practice supervision to support your professional journey
• Employer-supported study leave options
• Ongoing professional development
• Employee Assistance Services

For more information about this opportunity, read the Position Description and contact Penny Minehan, Manager Clinical and Services Development, on 1300 364 277. Applicants who cannot view the Position Description via the link above can view from our Careers Page at www.tas.relationships.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/.

With guidance from the Position Description and Selection Criteria, please explain why you are the right person for this role. Preference may be granted to candidates who address the Selection Criteria.

RA Tas is an equal opportunity employer that promotes work-life balance. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.