Welcome to 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 for all members of the community.

RA-NT is proudly delivering services supporting individuals, families and communities in distress.Our clients are at the very centre of what we do, and we know that great client service starts with hiring great people.

About the role

Are you an experienced leader passionate about promoting client wellbeing and excellence in service delivery? Or perhaps you might have a current caseload in private practice, looking to compliment your current work on a part-time basis?

We are looking for a Practice Lead to provide clinical leadership for our counselling teams, specialising in individual, family, and relationship services. In this role, you will promote client wellbeing and safety through ethical, evidence-based practices, while ensuring counsellors are provided professional development and clinical supervision in accordance with organisational requirements. You will collaborate with the Practice Quality Leadership group and Management team to drive continuous improvement and uphold RA-NT’s reputation for excellence in therapeutic services.

This position is ideal for someone looking to expand outside of their current clinical practice, who is interested in stepping into a role that is intended to make a genuine difference to the delivery of quality services at RA-NT. This is an opportunity position, that is dynamic and has the potential to grow. At RA-NT we offer flexibility in how you develop, and allow you to shine in doing what you do best.

This is a rare opportunity to join a team of people who are focused on service, growth, and quality - and putting that front and centre of what they do.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary + 11.5% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
• Relocation support of up to $4,000.
• Generous Professional Development allowance and study leave.
• 5 weeks annual leave pro rata.
• 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year.
• EAP for employees and family members.
• Cultural Fitness Training.
• Wellness Day off, per financial year.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in a broad range of client services and counselling practices.
• Proven experience in clinical supervision and evaluating programs.

Requirements

• A satisfactory Northern Territory working with children check.
• A satisfactory national criminal history check.
• A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.

How to apply

To apply please submit a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and an up-to-date Resume including two Referees. To discuss the position further, please contact Michaela Ishwar on 08 89504100 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Practice Leader (Counselling) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted.

A full Position Description can be viewed on the Relationships Australia Northern Territory website here.

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.