Location: Albury NSW

Employment Type: Full-time, 12 Months Maximum Term Contract

Flexibility: Flexible Working Arrangements Available

• Earn between $100,776 to $105,340 pro-rata (based on skills and experience) + Salary Packaging + Super!
• Ongoing In-house training and professional development opportunities!
• 4 weeks Annual leave (pro-rata) + 1 week Health and Wellbeing leave

Make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Use your expertise to support separated families through high-conflict situations in a rewarding and meaningful role.

At Upper Murray Family Care Limited (UMFC), we believe every child deserves safety, stability and the opportunity to thrive. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Counsellor to join our Family Relationship Services team within the Parenting Orders Program.

In this role, you will work with separated families experiencing high conflict to support positive parenting arrangements that prioritise the best interests of children. You will provide a range of services including counselling, intake and assessment, child-inclusive practice, group work, education, advocacy, referrals and family dispute resolution support.

About the Role

As a Family Counsellor, you will work with children, parents and families experiencing separation and relationship challenges, providing counselling, assessment, support and intervention services. You will undertake intake, screening and risk assessments, facilitate child-focused and child-inclusive practice, and assist parents to develop safe, child-centred and sustainable parenting arrangements. The role also involves delivering educational programs and group work, maintaining accurate case records and reporting requirements, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience working with families, children and complex family dynamics.
• Knowledge of family violence, child safety, mental health and substance misuse issues.
• An understanding of the Family Law Act 1975 and the family law system.
• Strong assessment, counselling, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Why Join UMFC?

At UMFC, you will join an organisation committed to:

• Children’s safety and wellbeing
• Evidence-informed and relationship-based practice
• Professional development and career progression
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
• Meaningful work that strengthens local families and communities

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Rachel McCloskey, Team Leader at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Counsellor - Parenting Orders Program - Family Relationship Service - Albury enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description along with a current resume.

The Position Description can be accessed via our Careers page by selecting the relevant vacancy:
https://employmenthero.com/jobs/organisations/upper-murray-family-care/ 

After submitting your resume, you will receive an email with a link to complete the screening questions. These must be completed for your application to progress.

We encourage early applications, as submissions will be reviewed upon receipt.

All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, relevant 'Employee' Working with Children's Check and a valid driver’s licence.

UMFC is a proud Child Safe and inclusive organisation. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders and identities.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all genders.

Join a team that reflects and celebrates the community we serve!