Job Description

Based in Darwin, with regular travel to Tiwi Islands.

Full time - ongoing.

SCHADS Award - Level 5: $100,783.28.

About the Role

Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RA-NT) is seeking a passionate and skilled Children’s Counsellor / Group Facilitator to support children and families in Alice Springs.

In this role, you’ll deliver trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic group programs for children—particularly those impacted by domestic and family violence. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll play a key role in helping children and families heal, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.

What will you be doing:

• Be able to travel to Tiwi Islands on a regular basis (weekly during school terms).
• Deliver culturally responsive counselling to children and families (onsite and 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.

To obtain a full position description visit us at www.nt.relationships.org.au/careers.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling and demonstrated eligibility for or current membership of the relevant professional body or registration with AHPRA. 
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of counselling services to children using a whole-of-family approach on issues including complex trauma, grief and loss, and behavioural difficulties.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice including theories of child development, trauma and attachment theory. 
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to represent the program and organisation externally. 

Why Join us?

We offer a supportive and community-focused workplace with a range of benefits designed to make your move and career rewarding:

• Generous leave entitlements – 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading, and additional paid Christmas closure days.
• Professional development – Up to $3,000 (clinical roles) or $2,000 (corporate roles) annually, with dedicated PD leave.
• Wellbeing support – Access to an Employee Assistance Program (for staff and family), one paid Wellness Day each year, and cultural celebration events.
• Attractive salary packaging – Up to $15,899 tax-free per year plus $2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits.
• Relocation assistance – Up to $4,000 for eligible interstate candidates.
• Community impact – Work in a diverse and purpose-driven organisation making a tangible difference across Central Australia.

Relationships Australia NT is accredited as a Safeguarding Children organisation with the Australian Childhood Foundation. Therefore, all staff working at RA-NT are required to complete training regarding Safeguarding Children and mandatory reporting upon induction at RA-NT. Staff need to commit to the RA-NT Code of Conduct and all Safeguarding Children related policies.

Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted. To discuss this position further please contact Terri Stuart on 08 89234999.

Relationships Australia NT encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.