Family Relationship Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Park, Australia Centacare Full time

**The Role**

As a Family Relationship Counsellor, you will provide counselling and support to children, individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties or separation. Working within a child-focused and trauma-informed framework, you assist clients in navigating challenges, strengthening family connections, and prioritising the best interests of the child.

The Family Relationship Counsellor will have the following key responsibilities:

- Provide strength-based, child-focused counselling to individuals, children, and families.
- Work collaboratively with the Program Manager to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Facilitate group sessions and provide referrals as needed.
- Maintain accurate client records using the Penelope database.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external service providers

This position is funded on a** fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2026**.

See attached position description for full details.

**What you need to bring**

**Essential**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Counselling **OR** tertiary qualifications in Social Work/ Psychology with substantial counselling experience
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel) and other technology to fulfil requirements of the role
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check.
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Ability to do some intra-state travel intra-state when required

**Desirable**:

- Counselling experience with couples
- Counselling experience with children
- Group work experience
- Experience using Penelope electronic client management system
- Experience in the community services sector and/or not-for-profit sector

**What's in it for you**
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $49.28 per hour plus super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Tight-knit and diverse team
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Andy Wong, Manager, Counselling and Mediation Services on 0437 326 598.

**Applications close 5pm on Friday, 4 July 2025.**

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

With respect, no agencies please.

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