Relationship Counsellor

• Part Time, 22.5 hours per week with the flexibility to negotiate days of work
• An organisation who prides themselves on valuing work/life balance
• Above award rates with access to NFP Salary Packaging and a staff rewards & benefits program

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced counsellor, who is passionate about providing high-quality relationship counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and children.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Relationship Counsellor to join our team in Port Macquarie. This role will provide high-quality relationship counselling services with clients, including families, couples and individuals, with an emphasis on the impact of the presenting issues on the family and/or relationship. This role will also facilitate group programs, seminars, and workshops, and provide case planning and management processes with clients and stakeholders internally and externally. This role will also conduct child counselling and consultations, where required and appropriately qualified.

Along with relevant qualifications, your passion and experience for providing high-quality relationship counselling services, reflective practice and good foundational skills in using technology - including a client management system and Zoom will see you succeed in this role. 

This position will be required to deliver face to face relationship counselling services, some travel may be required to our Taree office. 

This position is permanent part time, 22.5 hours per week, with the flexibility to negotiate your working days.

This role is in line with the SCHADS award Level 5, the current hourly rate is $51.32ph, plus 11% superannuation & Access to NFP Salary Packaging Benefits.

ABOUT US

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships.

We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 135,000 clients and we’re backed by qualified staff and 98 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters.

We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce.  At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1. Relevant Qualifications: 
    Bachelor’s degree or higher in counselling, psychology, social work or related discipline; OR a Graduate Diploma in counselling in addition to a Bachelor degree that is not a related discipline.

2. Demonstrated experience and skills in:

• delivering counselling services to one or more of the following - individuals, couples, families and children
• case work with clients, implementing and supporting case plans
• facilitating groups, seminars, and workshops
• solutions focused and interpersonal communication skills
• report writing, case notes, data collection, and data entry
• working with online systems and technology, such as a CRM (Client Relationship Management) System and Zoom.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:

• the process and purpose of child inclusive practice
• the issues facing diverse communities, including ATSI, CALD, and remote communities
• the impact of family separation and breakdown on children, and having skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of children
• child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/intervention, and family violence issues
• trauma informed principles
• community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties
• the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act, and other relevant legislation
• family law processes and terminology (for those staff providing child consult services) 

 
WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
• Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
• Regular peer and group supervision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the Apply Now button to submit your application.  Please ensure you upload a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Job Description.

Closing Date: Thursday, 13 June 2024.

If you have any questions, please email recruitment@interrelate.org.au  

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender; identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at  diversity@interrelate.org.au and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you. 

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government