Family and Relationship Counselling Program Family and Relationship Counsellor – New Graduate
Temporary Full-time until 31/06/2027
CatholicCare Tasmania are seeking an experienced and passionate Family and Relationship Counsellor working out of our Burnie and Devonport offices.
The Family and Relationship Services (FARS) Program is funded by the Australian Governments 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 prioritize those most disadvantaged or at risk. The program provides counselling, group work, mediation/support of for separated families, specialised family violence interventions, family law counselling, and family relationship skills and training.
Summary of 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 client’s life.
As a Family and Relationship Counsellor – New Graduate, you will take a lead position in our groupwork program facilitation, evaluation and review, work with individuals across the lifespan with a broad range of presenting issues and this may include: providing a range of counselling strategies to individuals experiencing mild mental health issues; providing parenting skills and education sessions, and general family counselling.
- Commitment to the vision, mission and values of CatholicCare Tasmania as informed by the Archbishop’s Charter; and a broad understanding of the operation of the Catholic Church in Tasmania.
- Detailed knowledge of issues impacting children, young people and their families, family violence issues, including good understanding of impacting issues such as mental health, substance abuse and poverty.
- Demonstrated experience and training in relationship and family counselling, which may include working with children individually.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating group work programs.
- Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work within a team environment and network effectively, including resourcefulness and organisation skills.
What We Offer:
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
- Up to four bonus leave days per year
- Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community well-being
- Discounted Health Insurance options
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive, values-driven work environment
- Working in the North West of Tasmania means you will be working in the gateway of some of Tasmania’s most beautiful natural places
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: Mel on 0419 942 014 or to receive a position description please email [email protected]
Selection Criteria
1-Commitment to the vision, mission and values of CatholicCare Tasmania as informed by the Archbishop's charter ; and a broad understanding of the operation of the Catholic Church in Tasmania.
2-Developing knowledge of issues impacting children, young people and their families, family violence issues, including good understanding of impacting issues such as mental health, substance abuse and poverty.
3- Developing experience and training in relationship and family counselling, which may include working with children individually.
4- Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating group work programs.
5- Demonstrated high - level verbal and written communication skills.
6- Proven ability to work within a team environment and network effectively, including resourcefulness and organisation skills.
Applications close: 9 June 2026
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.
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