Counsellor

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Introduction:
Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation firmly committed to helping people and communities thrive. We deliver a variety of programmes to assist individuals and families.

Description:
Our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. That’s why we invest in building an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help make our vision a reality. We believe that a collective effort that draws upon the diverse strengths of all staff create the best results.

The diverse background and perspectives of our staff, the people we support, and our inclusive and collaborative culture are the keys to our success.

Relationships Australia Tasmania is seeking a compassionate and skilled Counsellor to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children, families, individuals, and couples.

As a Counsellor at RA Tas, you will provide high-quality, trauma-informed therapeutic support, including family and relationship counselling, grief and loss support, group work, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, to a diverse range of clients experiencing relationship and life challenges. You will draw on counselling theory and evidence-based interventions to support improved mental health, personal wellbeing, and healthy relationships within a child-safe, values-driven organisation.

Do you fit the bill?

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field
• Proven experience delivering a range of counselling services, including group work
• Strong understanding of counselling theories and therapeutic interventions
• Experience working therapeutically with families and children, individuals, and couples
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Salary starting from $94,414.20 – $107,674.84 + Super / *Pro-rata
• Additional PAID leave days (up to 6 per year!)
• Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year through our purchased leave scheme (to be negotiated with the school)
• Salary packaging options (up to $18,550 TAX FREE each FB year)
• Paid parental leave available after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Industry best practice Supervision to support you in your professional journey
• Discounted corporate health insurance
• Flexible work options
• Employer supported study leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Ongoing professional development
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

Skills and Experiences:
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, read the Position Description and contact Ben Moroney, Manger Individual and Family Counselling, on 0438759342.

Applicants who cannot view the Position Description via the link above, please view from our Careers Page www.tas.relationships.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/

At RA Tas People Matter. To make sure we are recruiting the right people for the job, we want genuine responses in your application, directly from you.

RA Tas is a recognised Employer of Choice. We are an equal opportunity employer that has a culture enabling staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, attractive salary packaging options, and a supportive team environment in which to work.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

We work respectfully on Aboriginal land and strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

RA Tas is an inclusive workplace, and we also welcome applications from people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.