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 currently seeking applications for the fixed-term full-time role of Child and Youth Counsellor within the Thriving Kinnections program located at our Townsville venue.

This position will have a strong focus on increasing safety and wellbeing for women, children, and men within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

The purpose of this position is to provide a range of specialist intervention and support to children, young people, and their families who are experiencing, or have been affected by, domestic and family violence through individual and group counselling within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

Providing appropriate counselling, referral and support to children, young people, and families using a wide range of strategies including individual, group, and community-based interventions.
Facilitating cultural healing to contribute to improved safety and empowerment for children and young people who experience family violence or displaying violent and/or complex childhood behaviours.
Facilitating cultural healing to contribute to improved safety and empowerment for children and young people who experience family violence. This may include children and young people who may be displaying violent and/or complex childhood behaviours.
Conducting client assessment and intake of client needs to make client appointments, provide relevant information and make appropriate referrals, and link to treatment plan
Networking and developing collaborative relationships with relevant government organisations and community agencies to build community capacity, to successfully link children, young people to other support services within a case management model.

Workdays/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Please note that the position holder may be required to work an evening shift (11am to 7:30pm) weekly, with some flexibility needed in order to meet business requirements.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Appropriate undergraduate qualifications in the Human Services related field and/or relevant industry experience.
A theoretical understanding of child development and associated issues as well as knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and family violence (DFV), and an understanding of DFV and child protection legislation and family law.
Demonstrate experience in working with children and young people in a therapeutic context.
Experience and theoretical knowledge of working therapeutically with clients in a variety of settings (e.g. individuals, couples, children, young people, families, groups),
Experience working with local networks and agencies
Knowledge of the State and National Domestic and Family Violence Practice Standards particularly in relation to working with women, children, and young people.

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 $87,000 to $102,000 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're the ideal person for this role!

Applications close Sunday December 7 2025

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