Family Counsellor – Youth Trauma Service; ACT
About the Role
* Location: Lyneham – Youth Trauma Service; ACT
* Part-Time (4 days per week) | Permanent Position
* HPA Level 3 ($44.37 - $49.82) per hour+ Generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
The Family Counsellor is a senior clinician role providing specialist support to families with higher or more complex needs. Working closely with the Youth Trauma Service and Early Psychosis clinical teams, you will offer secondary consultation, brief interventions, structured skills-based work, and family therapy as required. Interventions may be delivered independently or jointly with another member of the treating team to ensure a coordinated, trauma-informed approach.
About the Program
The Youth Trauma Service ACT supports trauma-informed, community-based services for young people aged 13–17 who have experienced trauma and are at risk of mental ill-health. These initiatives aim to strengthen safety, improve coordination across the mental health system, and ensure young people receive tailored, developmentally appropriate support.
These services are grounded in trauma-informed care, evidence-based interventions, and integrated practice. They focus on empowering young people with choice and autonomy, while building a skilled workforce capable of recognising and responding to trauma. Together, these elements create a holistic, consistent, and responsive approach to recovery for young people and their families.
This is your chance to contribute to shaping a pioneering new initiative in youth mental health.
About you in the role
* Provide family therapy directly to young people and their families accessing the program.
* Provide time-limited, structured family therapy interventions.
* Provide family therapy to improve the dynamics at home to support young person’s mental health recovery
Essential requirements
* Qualifications in Psychology or Occupational therapy or Mental Health Nursing or Social Work with AHPRA membership or eligibility to AASW
* Training and experience in family therapy clinical practice within the mental health field.
* Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and function autonomously while being able to work in a multidisciplinary team effectively.
* Current Drivers Licence and willingness to attend home visits when required
Why Join Us?
* Be part of something new – influence and develop a service from the ground up.
* Genuine flexibility – work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
* Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay.
* 4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
* 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees)
* Strong peer support and consultation – collaborate with experienced professionals.
* Manageable workload – ensuring sustainable, high-quality service delivery.
* Great benefits – Fitness Passport, U Rewards, and more.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about leading a team in delivering life-changing mental health care, we’d love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and submit your resume.
For any questions, contact Geraldine Garcia - Operations Manager at or Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
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At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.