Post Separation Practitioner

About the role

Relationships Australia Queensland is seeking a compassionate Post Separation Practitioner to provide education, intake, assessment and support to individuals and families navigating separation. This is a full-time role within Family Law Services, supporting children to have positive and healthy relationships with both parents during and after separation, within a child-focused and safety-informed practice framework.

Key responsibilities

• Client intake and assessment, including gathering information, screening for risk factors, safety planning, assessing suitability for joint sessions, choosing interventions and making referrals
• Develop and implement case management plans
• Deliver education to groups and individuals such as separated parents, grandparents, children and young people
• Help clients understand child development, the impact of family violence and conflict on children, and strategies for child-focused parenting
• Maintain confidentiality, duty of care and compliance with legislative, funding and organisational requirements, including case notes, risk documentation and statistical reporting
• Work with internal staff and external stakeholders to deliver an integrated service

Required profile

• Relevant undergraduate degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences
• Experience with families in high-conflict situations and managing caseloads, including involuntary clients
• Demonstrated ability to work within a child-focused practice framework
• Sound knowledge of the impact of trauma, conflict and family violence on children
• Knowledge of family law, domestic and family violence and risk management legislation and regulations

Required skills

• Strong assessment, communication and facilitation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, email and web-based systems
• Highly desired: Circle of Security facilitator registration, postgraduate qualification in Behavioural or Social Science, crisis client experience and group facilitation experience

What we offer

• Salary from $91,000 plus superannuation, negotiable on qualifications and experience
• Flexible, supportive culture and work-life balance
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
• Three extra paid leave days over Christmas and annual leave loading
• Up to 2 weeks of paid study leave per year
• Paid parental leave
• Medical insurance discounts and free access to an Employee Assistance Program

To apply, send a resume and a brief cover letter; applications close 17 November 2027.