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

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

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Sandy Altman, on 08 8228 8900.

Applications close 5pm on Monday, 28 April 2025.

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

With respect, no agencies please.