To provide high quality ongoing counselling (and where applicable relationship education services) to individuals, couples, families and children. The position will involve working collaboratively within the Family and Relationship Services (FaRS) team to maintain excellent standards of practice, and may also involve some networking with other agencies.

Within this role, you are required to meet and comply with the Behaviour Standards outlined in our Safeguarding Children and Young People Practice and Behaviour Guidelines, and actively participate in cultural safety and “cultural fitness”.

For further details about this position please refer to RA-NT webpage: https://nt.relationships.org.au/current_vacancies/counsellor/

Selection Criteria

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or other relevant fields.
• Experience in counselling, group work and assisting individuals, couples, families and children across a broad range of issues. This includes experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of current theory and practice relating to relationship counselling. This includes the impact of Family and Domestic Violence.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with a wide range of people.
• Experience of working as a member of a team, fostering the confidence and co-operation of others, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated competence in computer applications. This including word processing, client databases, electronic diary, email and web searches.

Desirable

• Experience in the planning, preparation and delivery of group work/education services.
• Experience in agency representation in networks, forums and community groups.

Requirements:

• Undergo a National Criminal History Check
• Obtain a Working With Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

Benefits and Entitlements

• Relocation allowance.
• Relationships Australia NT provides support, supervision, professional development entitlements (of up to $3,000 per annum).
• There is also salary sacrificing options, generous annual leave and an annual wellbeing allowance.

To discuss this position further please contact Nathalia on 08 8923 4999.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.