Organisation : Relationships Australia Canberra and Region
Location : Canberra (Deakin)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Families, Health – General, Men, Mental Health, Women, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $92,100.84 to $95,886.96 per annum for full time plus superannuation and PBI benefits
Application closing date : 8 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for people and their families, as well as the communities in which they live. We aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships. We are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.
Relationships Australia offers services in various locations around Australia that includes counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs, primarily funded by Federal, State and Territory Governments. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is one of the eight state and territory organisations that comprise the Relationships Australia Federation.
RACR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on any grounds. We have voluntarily opted to be subject to the obligations of a public authority under Part 5A of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2008 (ACT). This means that all staff must comply with human rights, as far as possible to do so, in all our decisions and conduct.
About the role
Practice Manager – Therapeutic Services is an ongoing, full-time position based in Deakin, ACT.
The Practice Manager, Therapeutic Services is expected to support the clinical governance processes of RACR, to develop, maintain, and manage the quality of the therapeutic practice and services operating within Relationships Australia Canberra & Region. Therapeutic services refer to any counselling, relationship education, and specialised family violence programs delivered by Relationships Australia Canberra & Region. It also refers to any group work, casework or project that operates as a therapeutic service or any therapeutic work undertaken by the RACR.
To be successful in this role, you are required to possess:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in, social science, social work, psychology, counselling, clinical work or a related area.
- Relevant experience in supervising a therapeutic team and providing leadership in delivering a range of services for individuals, children and young people, couples and families.
- Current registration with at least one of the following professional associations: Australian Psychological Society (APS), the Australian Association for Social Workers (AASW), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
- Ability to demonstrate a broad theoretical approach, with relevant experience and skills, to deliver individual counselling, relationship counselling, family therapy, trauma approaches, working with children and young people and group work.
For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description on our website.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
The salary on offer is in the range of $92,100.84 to $95,886.96 per annum plus superannuation for full time. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), RACR employees also receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, thus significantly increasing the value of your take-home pay.
According to the RACR Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will have access to generous leave provisions, annual leave loading, special paid leave during annual holiday shutdown period and flexible working arrangements.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Practice Manager – Therapeutic Services via Pro Bono Australia.
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