Family and Relationship Counsellor

Family Relationship Counsellor (Part-Time Contract Until 31 January 2027) Context CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families young people and children. Position Context The Family and Relationship program is funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of Social Services with the expectation that CatholicCare Tasmania will also apply a fee for service policy to clients according to DSS Guidelines. CatholicCare Tasmania as a Child Inclusive Agency is committed to working in the best interests of young people. The program aims to assist all families couples individuals and children though we prioritise those most disadvantaged or at risk. The program provides counselling group work specialised family violence interventions and family relationship skills and training. About the Role Our Personal Family and Relationship Counselling Program focuses on the individual client whilst holding in mind a purposeful approach to building capacity and improving relationships with key people in the clients life. As a Family and Relationship Counsellor you will work with individuals across the lifespan with a broad range of presenting issues and this may include : providing a range of focused psychological strategies to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues; working with couples experiencing relationship issues or seeking to separate; providing parenting skills and education sessions; family counselling; working with individual children and young people; and / or timely counselling to our EAP clients. There are also opportunities to facilitate group programs. The diverse range of client presentations provides the opportunity to work within a great team in your area of expertise. This role provides you the opportunity to be inspired and rewarded by the work we do as well offer opportunities for professional development. About You Tertiary Qualifications at degree level in Social Work Psychology or related appropriate qualifications / discipline. Demonstrated post graduate experience including knowledge and clinical experience in most aspects of family relationship issues. Demonstrated experience of working with children using a range of therapeutic strategies and tools. Ability to provide specialist expertise to review and work with the team to minimise the incidence severity and impact of domestic violence within the community and especially within the client group to assist clients to achieve and maintain positive family relationships. Detailed knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to work in this field (as amended from time to time) including : Children Young Persons and their Families Act Tasmania Tasmanian Family Violence Act Family Law Act federal Current state and federal legislation relating to anti-discrimination Current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations Current Privacy Legislation Sound knowledge of relevant resources available to clients both Government and non-government. Applications close : Monday 17th November 2025 If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above criteria then we would love to hear from you With guidance from the Position Description please address each of the selection criteria and let us know why you are the right person to fill this role (maximum two pages). To receive a copy of the Position Description for a confidential conversation or for more information regarding the role please contact : Cathy onor to receive a position description please email CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Employment Type : Part-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr