Family and Relationships Services (FaRS) Practitioner

About UsAt Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s 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 life’s 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 roleWe 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 youTo be successful in this position, you will:Possess appropriate undergraduate qualifications in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Counselling or Social WorkDemonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge and application of Family Systems theories, evidence-based interventions for couples relationship work, developmental psychological theories and theoriesDemonstrated 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 YouAt RAQ, we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Here’s 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 $15,900 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 $84,000.00 - $98,000.00 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 ApplyTo 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 AUD Brisbane 4000

Family and Relationships Services (FaRS) Practitioner

About Us

At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s 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 life’s 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. Here’s 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 $15,900 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 $84,000.00 - $98,000.00 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