Manager - Couple and Family Counselling Service
Job No:
116364
Location:
Darwin
- Rewarding opportunity for an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Counsellor, Therapist or similar
- Relationships Australia NT is an independent, Not For Profit organisation dedicated to enhancing relationships within families and communities where all people have a sense of belonging and connection
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration package circa $88,936.38 - $92,672.19 + super
- Relocation assistance, salary sacrificing options and 5 weeks annual leave on offer
About Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RANT) is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-government organisation with a team of 70 spread across four locations in the Northern Territory. The organisation has a strong focus on working effectively with vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and communities.
Core services such as counselling and family dispute resolution (as well as associated early intervention and post-separation services) are funded by the Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments.
To learn more about Relationships Australia, please visit their website here.
About the Opportunity
RANT now has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Manager - Couple and Family Counselling Service to join their team. This is a full-time, ongoing position based in Darwin, NT.
Working within the Family and Relationships Services project, this management position is responsible for the operational and clinical oversight of the Family and Relationships Services team and program. This includes managing a team of 6 full time equivalents, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality of the clinical services are developed and maintained, and meeting the diverse and changing needs of RANT’s clients.
Key accountabilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Maintaining your own client caseload (up to 2 days per week) in accordance with RANT’s needs and priorities;
- Assisting the Director in delivering change management to develop and improve practice;
- Briefing the Director on all aspects of the FaRS program including any identified risks to the organisation;
- Overseeing the provision of quality services to clients and customers via staff supervision, line management and program facilitation; and
- Accurately tracking performance and ensuring budgets, targets and KPI’s are met.
About You
To be considered for this position, you must hold tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or equivalent, and be eligible for APS, AASW or other equivalent professional registration.
Due to the nature of the role, experience in couple or family therapy, counselling, group work and trauma informed practice is required.
As this is a management role, you will need to be able to demonstrate experience in the management of staff including recruitment, retention and industrial relations issues, as well as proven leadership and team development skills. In addition, you will possess the ability to manage a range of diverse projects.
Importantly, RANT is looking for someone with the ability to undertake professional and community liaison work, including networking within the community and with service providers and government agencies.
Please note: Appointment to this position will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and possession of the Northern Territory Working with Children (Ochre) Card. You will also require a current, open Driver's License.
About the Benefits
RANT is part of one of Australia’s largest community-based organisations. With a commitment to providing supervision and operational support, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manager to lead the organisation into it's next exciting chapter of growth.
On offer is an attractive remuneration package circa $108,936.92 to $113,386.87, including 9.5% super, commensurate with the skills and experience you are bringing to the role. You will also have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
- Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region;
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900;
- Staff wellbeing allowance of $200 per staff member per financial year;
- Professional development allowance, up to $3,000 annually;
- 5 weeks annual leave plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
If you're an experienced mental health professional looking for a rewarding new leadership role in a respected community-based NFP - Apply Now!