Job description
CatholicCare Tasmania are seeking an experienced and passionate Family and Relationship Counsellor to work out of our Northwest office
- Family and Relationship Counsellor
- Location: Burnie and Devonport
- Full Time Position (Part-time considered)
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 to people of all backgrounds, religious beliefs and circumstances, and focus in particular on children, young people and families.
We employ more than 450 staff across the state and offer a variety of programs and projects across the key areas of Children, Family, Housing, Multicultural Services, Counselling and Emergency Relief.
When you become part of the CatholicCare team you’ll be working with other community-minded people who are devoted to creating a Tasmania in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about us on our website: Home – CatholicCare Tasmania.
About the Role
Our Personal, Family and Relationship Counselling Program aims to support respectful relationships, build parenting capacity, improve the wellbeing of children and young people, and increase participation of people in community life to enhance family and community functioning.
As a Family and Relationship Counsellor, you will deliver a range of counselling and support services to individuals, couples and families in the Northwest of Tasmania. You will provide a range of focused psychological strategies to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues in the areas of anxiety, relationship issues, drug and alcohol issues, mental health, separation, trauma, family violence, grief, and parenting. You will assist clients to actively participate in establishing goals relevant to interventions and make appropriate referrals to external sources as required.
This role will provide you the ability to continue to be inspired and rewarded by the work, as well offer many opportunities for professional and personal development.
About You
Ideally you will have demonstrated experience in working with individuals and families which may include grief and loss, substance use issues, parenting, domestic/family violence and mental health concerns.
Tertiary qualifications at degree level in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline are a must. It is necessary that your interpersonal and communication skills are at a high level, to effectively develop and maintain partnerships, networks and client relationships. You will require maturity, empathy, and resilience to deal with challenging matters.
We are happy to consider both full-time and part-time for the right candidate.
You will be required to hold a current Working with Vulnerable Persons’ Registration and current Australian driver’s licence.
Why Us?
- Working in the North West of Tasmania means you will be working in the gateway of some of Tasmania’s most beautiful natural places
- NFP Salary Packaging – $15,900 plus Meal and Entertainment Benefits
- Family Friendly Workplace with flexible work arrangements
- Bonus Leave over the Christmas and Easter Periods
- A positive workplace culture where our workers are supported to flourish as professionals.
Apply Now
If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above criteria, then we would love to hear from you!
Click Apply Now to submit your application.
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).
Please refer to www.catholiccaretas.org.au/get-involved.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please call Julie on 0427 747 627.
The Archdiocese of Hobart and CatholicCare Tasmania are a child safe organisation and are committed to providing safe communities that uphold the dignity and rights of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our commitment we require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to employment such as a requirement to hold a current registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check.
CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We promote and support a family friendly workplace.
CatholicCare Tasmania acknowledges with respect the traditional custodians of Country in Tasmania, their elders past, present, and emerging.
A position description is attached.
