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Relationship counsellor - senior practitioner (gosford)

Gosford
Interrelate
Posted: 2 October
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Relationship Counsellor - Senior Practitioner (VAC0448) Gosford, Australia

Salary: $56.24ph + super & Salary Packaging

- Established Not-For-Profit organisation with 99 years of trusted expertise
- We offer additional days of paid leave on top of the standard leave entitlements
- We are a winner of an XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 consecutive years

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly experienced Relationship Counsellor to provide counselling services to families, couples, and individuals including children for the purpose of improving capacity to engage in healthy and respectful relationships. The role also involves case management, case coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and the delivery of group programs, seminars, and workshops as needed.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the use of various relevant counselling modalities, and in providing clinical supervision to staff. Working closely with the Practice Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring staff and leading valuable clinical practice in the team.

The position will be required to deliver face to face relationship counselling services from our Gosford office with the occasional travel to Tuggerah. Fixed term contract until 30 June 2026, working 30 hours per week with occasional evening work up until 8pm.

The hourly rate for this position is in line with a SCHADS Award level 5 position, with an hourly rate of $56.24 per hour for a level 1 Senior Practitioner. Additionally, the role includes 12% superannuation and access to NFP salary packaging benefits.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships.

We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 160,000 clients and we’re backed by qualified staff and 99 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline
- Experience in providing clinical supervision and mentorship to staff
- Understanding of Clinical Governance in everyday practice, with the ability to demonstrate accountability in one’s own practice as well as leading good practice in a team

Demonstrated experience and skills in:

- delivering counselling services to one or more of the following - individuals, couples, families and children
- case work with clients, implementing and supporting case plans
- facilitating groups, seminars, and workshops
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- report writing, case notes, data collection, and data entry

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:

- the process and purpose of child inclusive practice
- the issues facing diverse communities, including First Nations, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and remote communities
- the impact of family separation and breakdown on children, and having skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of children
- child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/intervention, and family violence issues
- trauma informed principles
- community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties
- the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act, and other relevant legislation

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
- Additional days of paid leave on offer on top of the standard leave entitlements
- Regular peer and group supervision, access to Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Awards & Appreciation Programs
- Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the Apply Now button to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Job Description.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

If you have any questions, please email

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender; identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.

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📌 Relationship Counsellor - Senior Practitioner
🏢 Interrelate
📍 Gosford

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