Family Relationship Counsellor

• Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8 FTE) | Location: Murray Bridge & Mt Gambier
• Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
• SCHARDS L 5 + Super + Salary packaging

Opportunity for an experienced Counsellor to work as part of an experienced team to provide support to children, individuals, couples and families based in Mount Gambier & Murray Bridge.

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.
• Apply knowledge of family dynamics, child development, and domestic and family violence.
• 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

These positions are funded on afixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2026.

See attached position description for full details.

What You'll Bring

• 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

It's a bonus if you have:

• 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

Why Choose Centacare ..?

• SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 + super
• PBI salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• A supportive, values-driven team who've got your back.
• Flexibility – some out-of-hours and on-call work, but balance is important here.
  
  Ongoing professional development & supervision to help you grow.
• PBI salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do.

We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients.

To learn more about us, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.

Ready to Apply?

Your application should include a cover letter with the location you are waiting to apply and resume as one document outlining your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.

To access the position description or submit your application click on the 'Apply' button.

Applications close 5pm on 1 December 2025.

We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don't wait

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Andy Wong, Manager on

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

With respect, no agencies please.