About Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) provides a safe, judgement-free environment where individuals, couples and families can address the critical matters impacting their relationships, and their lives.

What you’ll do

As our Adolescent and Family Counsellor, you will deliver high quality, child-focused counselling to young people and their families to strengthen and repair relationships during times of significant challenge. You will work with families navigating issues such as high conflict separation, grief and loss, domestic and family violence, complex trauma, mental health concerns and substance use.

Grounded in a family systems and trauma informed framework, your work will focus on helping parents and carers reflect on their parenting approach, shift entrenched patterns, and build the insight and skills needed to better support their children’s emotional and developmental needs. Your role will be critical in supporting long-term change in families and improve outcomes for young people. You'll:

• Utilise a systemic, trauma-informed lens and other evidence-based models to provide therapeutic support to young people and their families
• Engage families in counselling that promotes insight, accountability, and healing, especially in contexts of court-ordered or high-conflict referrals
• Support parents and caregivers to strengthen their connection with their children, shift unhelpful dynamics, and build safer, more supportive home environments
• Deliver services in-person, online, or by phone, adapting to the needs of each client
• Maintain high-quality clinical case notes, assessments, and administrative records in line with organisational guidelines
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, both written and verbal, to engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders

The details:

• Permanent part-time position
• 3 days a week based in Parramatta
• $46 - $51 per hour (depending on skills & experience) + 11.5% super, 17.5% leave loading and tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900. (Increase your take home pay! Calculate Your Savings at https://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings)
• Extra annual leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent professional development & regular clinical supervision

What you'll bring

• 3+ years of experience working directly with adolescents and/or families in a systemic model of therapy ideally in the context of high-conflict separation or family breakdown
• Confidence in engaging families who may be referred through court orders or other mandated pathways, with the ability to build trust, reduce resistance, and promote collaboration
• Strong understanding of matters impacting young people including social media, technology, family dynamics, domestic and family violence, child safety, abuse, addiction, mental health and wellbeing
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualifications or training in Counselling or Couple and Family Therapy

Why work with us?

• Make a genuine difference to the relationship wellbeing of young people and their families everyday!
• Be part of a supportive and experienced clinical team, with regular supervision, reflective practice, and access to ongoing professional development
• Access a range of staff benefits, including flexible working options, additional leave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
• Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment
• Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We have a stretch Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities
• Enjoy a culture of compassion, collaboration and inclusion

Next Steps

Interested? Apply today!

RANSW requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check before employment.