Job Description
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Based in Darwin, with regular travel to Tiwi Islands.
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Full time – ongoing.
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SCHADS Award – Level 5
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About the Role
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Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RA-NT) is seeking a passionate and skilled Children's Counsellor / Group Facilitator to support children and families in Tiwi Islands and Darwin.
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In this role, you'll deliver trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic group programs for children—particularly those impacted by domestic and family violence. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you'll play a key role in helping children and families heal, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.
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What will you be doing:
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Be able to travel to Tiwi Islands on a regular basis (weekly during school terms).
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Deliver culturally responsive counselling to children and families (onsite and outreach).
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Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children.
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Support whole-of-family interventions, including parents and kinship carers.
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Manage complex cases using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
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Assess client needs and tailor therapeutic responses.
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Advocate for children and families and connect them with appropriate supports.
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Maintain accurate case notes and comply with professional and legal standards
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Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
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Contribute to program development and community engagement activities.
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To obtain a full position description visit us at
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To be successful, you will bring:
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Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling and demonstrated eligibility for or current membership of the relevant professional body or registration with AHPRA.
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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.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice including theories of child development, trauma and attachment theory.
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Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to represent the program and organisation externally.
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Why Join us?
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We offer a supportive and community-focused workplace with a range of benefits designed to make your move and career rewarding:
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Generous leave entitlements – 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading, and additional paid Christmas closure days.
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Career development – Up to $3,000 (clinical roles) or $2,000 (corporate roles) annually, with dedicated PD leave.
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Wellbeing support – Access to an Employee Assistance Program (for staff and family), one paid Wellness Day each year, and cultural celebration events.
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Attractive salary packaging – Up to $15,899 tax-free per year plus $2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits.
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Relocation assistance – Up to $4,000 for eligible interstate candidates.
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Community impact – Work in a diverse and purpose-driven organisation making a tangible difference across Northern Australia.
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Relationships Australia NT is accredited as a Safeguarding Children organisation with the Australian Childhood Foundation. Therefore, all staff working at RA-NT are required to complete training regarding Safeguarding Children and mandatory reporting upon induction at RA-NT. Staff need to commit to the RA-NT Code of Conduct and all Safeguarding Children related policies.
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Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted. To discuss this position further please contact Terri Stuart on .
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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.
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📌 Children'S Counsellor/Group Facilitator - Tiwi Islands & Darwin
🏢 Relationships Australia
📍 Darwin