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Jurisdiction: Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia
Section: Court Children’s Service
Classification: Australian Public Service Level 6 (APS 6)
Job Type: Non-ongoing, Part-time/Full-time
Locations: Brisbane Registry
Salary: Total package: $115,092 to $128,903 p.a. including 15.4% superannuation
(Base salary of $99,734 to $111,701 p.a. plus 15.4% superannuation)
What is a Triage Counsellor?
Triage Counsellors are qualified social science professionals, who have clinical experience working with children and families, including in child protection, family support, family and domestic violence.
Triage Counsellors assist parties in family law matters by conducting confidential risk assessment to assist in identification of appropriate support services, safety planning and case management.
This help is targeted towards families who are at high risk as a result of family violence, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, and child abuse and neglect.
Triage Counsellors have a statutory appointment to the role of ‘family counsellor’ (Section 281(1) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021), to provide family counselling as defined under Section 10 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA).
Why become a Triage Counsellor?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) and be part of a number of world leading initiatives designed to ensure safe and effective outcomes for children and families.
The role of Triage Counsellor offers the rewarding opportunity to be part of Lighthouse, which is an innovative approach taken by the FCFCOA to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.
New Triage Counsellors are provided with a supportive and structured induction program. All Triage Counsellors are provided with ongoing professional development, access to an extensive literature library and regular professional supervision.
What does a Triage Counsellor do?
Triage Counsellors undertake a range of activities within the provisions of the FLA including:
Other great reasons to become a Triage Counsellor
In addition to rewarding work and competitive remuneration, the Triage Counsellor position offers the following benefits:
Mandatory qualifications and experience
Want to learn more?
For more information, including the position description, contact information and instructions on how to apply please see the position’s listing on the agency’s website by clicking to button "Apply Now"
Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.
Diversity and Inclusion
Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.
First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.
Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment
Candidates may use AI tools to assist with their participation in this recruitment process unless otherwise advised. Where AI tools are used, candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is transparent, accurate, and genuinely reflects their own skills, capabilities, and experience.
For more information, see: Principles for candidate use of AI in Recruitment
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Applications close: Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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