Couple and Family Counsellor

Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) supports people through all forms of relationship distress, delivering timely, compassionate and expert care that strengthens wellbeing and connection across NSW.

For more information about us, read our 2024-2025 Impact Report, https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/about-us/annual-reports

What you’ll do 
You'll provide high-quality counselling and therapy to couples, individuals and families with young people & children, to address the issues impacting their relationships. This can include general conflict, communication, domestic violence, mental health, addiction issues and child-protection. You'll use a Family Systems Framework in your counselling and provide information and referrals to improve the wellbeing of your clients.  

The details  

• Permanent role
• 3 days per week 
• Requires working one later shift a week and every second Saturday
• Based in Parramatta
• Approx $51 - $56.50 per hour (depending on skills & experience) + 12% super, 17.5% leave loading and tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900. (Increase your take home pay! Calculate Your Savings at https://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings) 
• Excellent professional development & regular clinical supervision

What you'll bring 

• Experience working with couples and families using a robust Family Systems clinical framework is required 
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or equivalent 
• Post-grad qualifications or training in Counselling or Couple and Family Therapy 
• Strong understanding of family dynamics, child protection, domestic violence, mental health, and addiction 
• A calm, professional and compassionate approach when engaging with clients 

Why work with us?

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals, couples and families  
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team, work with people who truly care about what you achieve together 
• Access a range of staff benefits, including flexible working options, additional leave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
• Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment
• Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We have a Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities 
• We value inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be recognised as a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026. Our SWEET team (Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Empowerment Team) brings together staff from across RANSW to champion diversity, wellbeing and workplace connection

Next Steps?
Interested? Apply today. Please note this role closes on 2nd September.

RANSW requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check before employment.