Family and Relationships Services (FaRS) Practitioner
Family and Relationships Services (FaRS) Practitioner
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Job Description
About Us
At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) we are proud to be Queenslands leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier healthier lives. Through education counselling and community programs we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate lifes challenges.
Our work promotes care and safety embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships mental health and social connection. By joining Relationships Australia Queensland you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
About the role
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Family & Relationships Services Practitioner to join our team at Robina in a part-time permanent role. This position is for 45 hours per fortnight working 3 days a week.
The purpose of this role is providing a high standard of family and relationship counselling interventions to individuals couples and families including children. This role will be working primarily with couples and therefore experience with couples counselling is essential.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Conduct client intake risk and needs assessment with all clients;
- Apply knowledge of life span and development theory and issues relevant to life transitions to the individual couple and/or families (e.g. issues surrounding relationship formation and marriage separating or remarrying transition to parenthood parenting different age children retirement);
- Apply a systems theory framework and other evidence-based interventions for assisting individuals couples and families meet their service delivery goals as appropriate;
- Recommend appropriate interventions to clients based on their presenting issues their history risk assessment the impact of presenting issues on any children in the family and their service delivery goals;
- Maintain confidentiality and understand the limits of confidentiality particularly as they apply to clinical risk management and duty of care matters;
- Maintain client files case notes and risk management documentation as per organisational policy and procedure;
- Understand and meet legislative and funding requirements including collecting and recording statistical data in a timely and accurate manner.
Work days/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant however please note you may be required to work an evening shift which can be between the hours of 10:30am and 8pm weekly with some flexibility needed in order to meet business requirements.
About you
To be successful in this position you will:
- Possess appropriate undergraduate qualifications in Behavioural Science Psychology Counselling or Social Work
- Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge and application of Family Systems theories evidence-based interventions for couples relationship work developmental psychological theories and theories
- Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge in application of practice frameworks for working with family violence.
- Previous experience in the delivery of counselling to couples and/or families across the lifespan coupled with knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations relating to relationships counselling.
We Can Offer You
At RAQ we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Heres what you can look forward to as part of our team:
Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.
Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access salary packaging options of up to $15900 per year significantly increasing your net income.
Extra Time Off - Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period on top of your standard annual leave.
Annual Leave Loading - Receive extra pay when you take annual leave - because your downtime matters.
Study Leave - Pursuing further qualifications We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.
Generous Parental Leave - Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.
Wellbeing Support - Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.
The salary is being offered between $84000.00 - $98000.00 per annum to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience plus superannuation. Join us and experience a workplace where your wellbeing growth and success are our top priorities.
How to Apply
To apply send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are a great candidate for this role. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now!
Applications Close Sunday 8 June 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
