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■Relationships Australia Qld - Team Leader - Robina, Gold Coast

https://www.seek.com.au/job/85116759

About the role

We are excited to invite a passionate and skilled Family & Relationships Services Practitioner to join our team in Robina on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this vital role, you will provide high-quality family and relationship counselling to individuals, couples, and families—including children—with a primary focus on couples counselling. Your expertise will help clients navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and promote positive family outcomes.

Additionally, you will:

• Conduct client intake, risk, and needs assessments for all clients.
• Apply knowledge of life span and development theory to support individuals, couples, and families through transitionssuch as relationship formation, marriage, separation, remarriage, parenthood, parenting children of different ages, and retirement.
• Utilise a systems theory framework and evidence-based interventionsto help clients achieve their service delivery goals.
• Recommend tailored interventionsbased on clients' presenting issues, history, risk assessment, the impact on children, and their service delivery goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and understand its limitsin the context of clinical risk management and duty of care.
• Keep detailed client files, case notes, and risk management documentationin line with organisational policy and procedure.
• Comply with legislative and funding requirements, ensuring timely and accurate collection and recording of statistical data.

Work days and hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Please note, you may be required to work an evening shift (between 11:00am and 7pm weekly), with some flexibility needed to meet business requirements.

About you

Are you a compassionate and skilled practitioner passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges? We're seeking someone with solid experience in couples counselling and a strong understanding of family dynamics and evidence-based interventions. If you thrive in a supportive team environment, are committed to professional growth, and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Additionally, you will:

• Possess appropriate undergraduate qualifications in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Counselling or Social Work
• Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge and application of Family Systems theories, evidence-based interventions for couples relationship work, developmental psychological theories and theories
• Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge in application of practice frameworks for working with family violence.
• Previous experience in the delivery of counselling to couples and/or families, across the lifespan, coupled with knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations relating to relationships counselling.

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.

The salary is being offered between $84,000.00 - $98,000.00 per annum, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. Join us and experience a workplace where your wellbeing, growth, and success are our top priorities.

How to Apply

To apply, send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are a great candidate for this role. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now

Applications Close Wednesday 9 July 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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