Family Counsellor

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Counsellor to join our Family Skills Team in Narrabundah. This position offers flexibility — available as a full-time or part-time role (minimum 3 days per week), allowing you to balance professional purpose with personal commitments.

In this role, you will provide therapeutic counselling and support to individuals, couples, and families experiencing a range of challenges — including relationship issues, communication difficulties, parenting concerns (pre- and post-separation), and grief and loss.

You will work within a person-centred, evidence-informed framework, offering both individual and group interventions to help clients develop healthier relationships and improve their wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting initial assessments and developing case formulations for ongoing counselling.
• Providing therapeutic interventions that align with client needs and program goals.
• Facilitating individual sessions (face-to-face and via telehealth) and group programs.
• Maintaining accurate client records, reports, and data entry.
• Responding to crisis situations and providing critical incident support when required.
• Developing and/or facilitating psycho-educational or therapeutic group programs (training provided).
• Clinicians typically facilitate 5–6 counselling sessions per day, with flexibility depending on group program delivery and client needs.

About Us

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn (MCCG) is the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. We are there for people, in times of need, to make a positive difference — across the lifespan.

Our values — Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity — guide everything we do. They are lived every day by our dedicated staff in the way we work with our clients, each other, and our community.

MCCG is a child and vulnerable adult safe organisation, inspired by our mission and values, and guided by the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Safeguarding is central to our culture, operations and purpose.

About You

You're a caring, capable and resilient professional who enjoys supporting families through complex and sensitive issues. You value collaboration, empathy, and professional integrity — and you're motivated by seeing people and families grow stronger together.

To be successful, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling.
• Registration with AHPRA, or membership with AASW, PACFA, or ACA.
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and family counselling, ideally in post-separation or family relationship contexts.
• Experience working with a range of age groups, including children and young people.
• Strong communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• The ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations and complex client presentations.
• Knowledge of child protection, EEO, Work Health & Safety, and Privacy legislation.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in the sector is desirable.
• As a mandated reporter, you will meet all statutory obligations and follow organisational safeguarding policies and procedures.

Why Join Us?

At MCCG, you'll be part of a professional and supportive team committed to making a genuine difference in people's lives. We offer:

• A meaningful role in a mission-driven organisation.
• Free Parking for your convenience.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.
• A Family-Friendly Workplace.
• Certified Great Place to Work.
• Supportive supervision and access to professional development.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about helping families thrive and share our commitment to compassion and excellence, we'd love to hear from you. This position offers flexibility — available as a full-time or part-time role (minimum 3 days per week), allowing you to balance professional purpose with personal commitments.

Please submit your resume and cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the listed requirements by 28 November 2025

For further information about this position, please contact

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.