About Us

Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. We aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships. We are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.

Relationships Australia offer services in various locations around Australia that includes counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs, primarily funded by Federal, State and Territory Governments. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is one of the eight state and territory organisations that comprise the Relationships Australia Federation.

RACR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on any grounds. We have voluntarily opted to be subject to the obligations of a public authority under Part 5A of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2008 (ACT). This means that all staff must comply with human rights, as far as possible to do so, in all our decisions and conduct.

About the Role

The Trainee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counsellor will provide support for people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are seeking improved relationships through the ACT Therapeutics program. The Trainee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counsellor will also engage with communities to raise awareness of Relationships Australia Canberra and Region services.

Relationships Australia Canberra and Region will support the Trainee Counsellor to complete a Diploma in Counselling through payment of course fees and the provision of study leave, clinical and cultural supervision, management, peer support and mentoring.

This is a part time (4 days) or a full time, fixed term contract until 30 June 2022, based in Deakin, ACT.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

1. Being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
2. Knowledge, experience and/or understanding of the counselling support needs of local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
3. Developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage with, establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people, including family members, health professionals, educators, and stakeholders.
4. Computer literate, with a sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached position description.

Salary & Benefits

The salary on offer is in the range of $82,311.04 to $83,299.03 per annum plus superannuation for full time. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), RACR employees also receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, thus significantly increasing the value of your take-home pay.

According to the RACR Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will have access to generous leave provisions, annual leave loading, special paid leave during annual holiday shutdown period and flexible working arrangements.

To apply

To apply, please send your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter highlighting the strengths you can bring to the role in line with the selection criteria on the position description.

Applications should be submitted via the “Apply now” button below.

Position description with selection criteria is available at www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment.

Contact Details

For further information about the position or application process, contact Glyniss Church, Senior Clinician, Dhunlung Yarra Team on 02 6122 7100 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Trainee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.