Group
Occupation
261132 Family and Relationship Counsellor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
261132 Family and Relationship Counsellor
Assists individuals, couples, and families with overcoming difficulties in personal relationships and improving their overall quality of life.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples, and family groups
- Undertakes intakes and assessments, including risk assessments and screening
- Assists with the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations, and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
- Provides a range of interventions to families post-separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and are unable to reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements for their children and the distribution of property
- Supports the referral process while engaging with community agencies and service providers
- Facilitates relationship education courses