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About Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) supports people through all forms of relationship distress, delivering timely, compassionate and expert care that strengthens wellbeing and connection across NSW.

About the role 
As a Child Consultant within the Family Relationship Centre (FRC), you will support families experiencing post-separation conflict to make child-focused parenting decisions. Working alongside Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) and Counsellors, you will ensure children's voices are meaningfully and safely included in the FDR process. You will:

• Conduct child consultations and provide feedback to parents to support decision-making
• Assess families suitability for Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) and identify risks in collaboration with the FDRP
• Provide coaching and referrals to strengthen parenting capacity and access to support services
• Contribute to multidisciplinary interventions, maintain accurate case records, and engage in clinical supervision 

Details  

• Maximum-Term Contract for 12 months
• 3 days a week based in Macquarie Park   
• $50.87 per hour (depending on skills & experience) +12 % super + 17.5% leave loading and tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900. (Increase your take home pay! Calculate Your Savings at https://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings)   
• Extra annual leave days between Christmas and New Year 

What you’ll bring 

• Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) training and experience delivering child-focused interventions in family or therapeutic settings
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Social Science, or a related discipline
• Experience working with children, young people and families, with a strong understanding of child development and family dynamics
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage with children, young people and parents

Why work with us?

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals, couples and families  
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team, work with people who truly care about what you achieve together 
• Access a range of staff benefits, including flexible working options, additional leave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
• Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment
• Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We have a 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're proud 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, wellbeing and workplace connection

Next Steps?
Interested? Apply today. Please note this role closes on 4th September.

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

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