About Relationships Australia Northern Territory 

Relationships Australia - Northern Territory (RA-NT) is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-government organisation providing a broad range of services, which are for all members of the community regardless of religion, belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.  

Our clients are often dealing with complex and sensitive situations, so we look for employees who are understanding, knowledgeable and genuinely care about the wellbeing of others.

Position Statement 

The role provides counselling services to children & their families &/or their carers. The practitioner will provide effective, innovative and culturally appropriate therapeutic responses for children referred to the service from a range of sources.

The program will be informed by best practice trauma sensitive counselling and interventions and will target vulnerable children and their families - in particular children who have been exposed to Domestic and Family Violence.  

Within this role, you are required to meet and comply with the Behaviour Standards outlined in our Safeguarding Children and Young People Practice and Behaviour Guidelines, be subject to RA-NT policy, and actively participate in cultural safety and “cultural fitness”. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide both onsite and outreach services that are innovative and culturally appropriate therapeutic responses for children who have been affected by Family and Domestic Violence.   
• Facilitate opportunities for whole of family interventions with parents and kinship carers focused on the impact these experiences have on the child. 
• Link children and families from the target group to appropriate support services and networks. 
• Provide opportunities for interventions with parents and family members focused on the impact that has on the child. 
• As part of the Therapeutic Team, participate in the development of protocols and practice for service delivery, including referral and assessment tools.  
• Promote the program and RA-NT’s services where appropriate, through professional and community networking, presentations and other general public relations and promotional activities. 
• Participate in regular Line Management and Supervision as organised by the Manager.  

Qualifications and Experience 

Essential 

• 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.  

Desirable 

• First Aid Qualification 

Requirements 

• A satisfactory Northern Territory working with children check (Ochre Card).
• A satisfactory national criminal history check. 
• Possession of a current NT Drivers License.
• A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.

A position description is attached.