Children's Counsellor / Group Facilitator

About the role

Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RA-NT) is offering two full-time, ongoing positions in its Darwin office for a Children's Counsellor / Group Facilitator. You will deliver trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic group programs for children, particularly those affected by domestic and family violence, within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver culturally responsive counselling to children and families, onsite and in outreach
• Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children
• Support whole-of-family interventions, including parents and kinship carers
• Manage complex cases using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
• Assess client needs and tailor therapeutic responses
• Advocate for children and families and connect them with appropriate supports
• Maintain accurate case notes and comply with professional and legal standards
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Contribute to program development and community engagement activities

Required profile

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling, with eligibility for or current membership of the relevant professional body or AHPRA registration
• Experience delivering counselling to children using a whole-of-family approach on complex trauma, grief and loss and behavioural difficulties
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, including child development, trauma and attachment theories
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including representing the program and organisation externally

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading and paid Christmas closure days
• Professional development of up to $3,000 (clinical roles) or $2,000 (corporate roles) annually, with dedicated PD leave
• Employee Assistance Program, one paid Wellness Day and cultural celebration events
• Salary packaging of up to $15,899 tax-free per year plus $2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits
• Relocation assistance of up to $4,000 for eligible interstate candidates

All staff must complete Safeguarding Children training and mandatory reporting training on induction, and commit to the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Applications are processed as received; send your resume and cover letter to the employer's HR team.