Couple and Family Counsellor - Mental Health

Couple and Family Counsellor - Mental Health

Seeking a Couple and Family Counsellor to join our Tuggerah mental health service and deliver person‐centred, relationship‐based support.

07th August, 2026

We're excited to introduce a new Couple and Family Counsellor – Mental Health role. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified clinician who values relationship‐centred, person‐focused care and enjoys working collaboratively to support individuals, couples and families experiencing mental health challenges.

Why this role?

This is a chance to be part of a new and purpose‐driven service, contributing to the development of integrated, relationship‐based mental health care within an evolving Hub model. The Hub operates as a no wrong door entry point, enabling adults and their families to access information, support and services that strengthen psychological and physical health and social and emotional wellbeing.

You'll work in a person‐centred, multidisciplinary environment that brings together clinical, peer, cultural and community expertise to deliver coordinated, relationship‐focused care. The role sits within a shared practice framework that supports collaboration, learning and consistency of care, with service delivery supported by Grand Pacific Health, Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW)and Odyssey House.

Whatyou'lldo

• Deliver high-quality therapy to individuals,couplesand families (in-person, online and phone)
• Partner with clients as a Care/Wellbeing Navigator to develop and maintain shared mental health and recovery plans
• Conduct intake, psychosocial and risk assessments, including safety planning
• Provide care coordination, case management and group work and shared intake coverage
• Apply family systems and evidence‐based frameworks, collaborate with multidisciplinary practitioners, and maintain quality documentation, supervision and professional development

The details

• 24-month maximumterm contract
• Full time position
• Location: Tuggerah, close to train station
• Approx $50-56 per hour (depending on skills and experience) + 12% superannuation, 17.5% leaveloading, salarypackaging to reduce your taxable income, and other benefits

Whatyou'llbring

• Qualifications inCounselling, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Relationship Counselling or Couple & Family Counselling
• Eligibility for registration withAHPRA, AASW, PACFA or ACA
• Minimum 100 hours of clinically supervised counselling experience
• Experience working with couples and families within a strong family systems framework
• Understanding of mental health, family violence, childprotectionand addiction
• A warm, culturally safe, trauma-informed approach
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting

Why work with us?

• Make a genuine differencetothe lives ofindividuals, couples and families
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team,work with people whotruly careabout whatweachieve together
• Access a range of staff benefits,including flexible working options,additionalleave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
• Increase your take-home paythrough generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment(visit https://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings to find out more)
• Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.We have a stretch Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities
• We value inclusion and belonging.We'reproud to be recognised as a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026. Our SWEET team (Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Empowerment Team) brings together staff from across RANSW to champion diversity,wellbeingand workplace connection.

RANSW requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check before employment.