Manager Individual and Family Counselling

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation firmly committed to helping people and communities thrive. We deliver a variety of programmes to assist individuals and families.

Our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. That’s why we invest in building an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help make our vision a reality. We believe that a collective effort that draws upon the diverse strengths of all staff create the best results.

The diverse background and perspectives of our staff, the people we support, and our inclusive and collaborative culture are the keys to our success.

We are seeking an experienced, values-driven and motivated leader to manage our Individual and Family Counselling services across Tasmania.

This leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of counselling services supporting individuals, children, young people and families experiencing relationship distress, life transitions, trauma, conflict, and mental health and wellbeing challenges.

As a member of the RA Tas Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Executive and fellow Managers to deliver high-quality, safe, child-focused and evidence-informed services that respond to complex family needs, meet funding requirements and support organisational priorities.

In this role, you will lead accessible, inclusive, client-centred and trauma-informed counselling services. You will ensure strong clinical and practice governance, including effective risk screening, ethical decision-making and quality assurance, particularly in matters involving family violence, high conflict and child safety concerns.

You will lead a multidisciplinary workforce, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development and reflective practice while overseeing service performance and reporting requirements. 

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to strategic planning, service development and funding opportunities, build strong partnerships with funding bodies, sector partners and communities, and fulfil senior safeguarding responsibilities to promote child-safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces.

Do you fit the bill

• Demonstrated leadership experience within community or human services environments leading multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of contemporary practice frameworks, clinical governance and ethical practice
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other managers to support the day-to-day functioning of share services.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
• Tertiary qualification and extensive experience in a relevant discipline and/or a combination of experience, expertise and competence to perform the role.
• A genuine commitment to the vision, mission and values of Relationships Australia Tasmania

Postgraduate qualifications and knowledge of the Tasmanian community services sector will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Salary starting from $125,392 + Super / *Pro-rata
• Additional PAID leave days (up to 6 per year!)
• Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year through our purchased leave scheme 
• Salary packaging options (up to $18,550 TAX FREE each FB year)
• Paid parental leave available after 12 months of ongoing employment  
• Industry best practice Supervision to support you in your professional journey
• Discounted corporate health insurance
• Flexible work options 
• Employer supported study leave 
• Gender affirmation leave
• First Nations Cultural Leave for Ceremonial Purposes
• Ongoing professional development
• Access to confidential counselling and support services 

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, read the Position Description and contact Amelia Hastings, Director Trauma and Therapeutic Services, on 1300 364 ***.

Applications close 24/08/2026

Applicants who cannot view the Position Description via the link above, please view from our Careers Page www.tas.relationships.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/

At RA Tas People Matter. To make sure we are recruiting the right people for the job, we want genuine responses in your application, directly from you. 

RA Tas is a recognised Employer of Choice. We are an equal opportunity employer that has a culture enabling staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, attractive salary packaging options, and a supportive team environment in which to work.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

We work respectfully on Aboriginal land and strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

RA Tas is an inclusive workplace, and we also welcome applications from people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.