Address Part-time opportunity - 3/4-day per week, with hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Hourly rates: $41.52 - $44.68 + Super + Salary packaging
Our sites are in Bankstown, Lewisham and Sydney City
About the Role
The Counsellor provides counselling to individuals, couples, families and children, to support clients to address issues which impact their wellbeing and their ability to maintain safe and enriching relationships. This is a designated “family counsellor” role under the Family Law Act. Some of your responsibilities will be:
Delivering clinical and support services to individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. Services may be provided through therapeutic practice models including individual, couple or Family Counselling
To work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team for the purpose of case management and clinical support for clients. Work closely with other team members and managers to foster and maintain a supportive and constructive work environment. Working in accordance with relevant professional practice standards and maintaining professional currency in family law counselling, therapeutic training, and case management
Maintaining a focus on the safety and wellbeing of clients and their families, underpinned by a thorough understanding of child development, child protection, and individual and systemic issues including Domestic and Family Violence
Maintaining a thorough and up to date understanding of the relevant provisions of the Family Law Act (1975), the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act (1998) and other relevant legislation as it applies to Family Counsellors and operating with cognisance of the legislative provisions
We have a small, dedicated team of practitioners who work across multiple sites in Lewisham, Bankstown, and Sydney City. Some travel may be required.
About You
To be a successful candidate you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or counselling, and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional Board or Association and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in counselling
Demonstrated experience and skills in providing counselling services to individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children and a demonstrated ability in systemic practice and theory.
Demonstrated experience and skills in providing therapeutic interventions and counselling within a trauma informed practice model, assessing and responding to the impact of issues including separation, domestic and family violence, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, grief and loss, and child protection. Thorough knowledge of child development, Child Protection Legislation and the Family Law Act
High level of verbal and written communication skills, and competence in using client management systems and phone/online modes of service delivery
Demonstrated experience and skills in working with Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Communities and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Desirable: demonstrated experience in psycho-educational group facilitation
Benefits of joining us:
Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions
Tax Savings: Maximize your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay
Generous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day
Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions
Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable
CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
How to Apply
Click Apply to begin your online application! To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (refer to the criteria in the position description provided).
Applications for this position close 10th March 2024. However, please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviews may commence whilst the advert is open. Unsuccessful candidates may be placed on our Talent pool eligibility list for future employment opportunities.
Need more information? Please contact Samantha - Practice Manager Counselling & Separation Services on 02 9707 8525.
At CatholicCare, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers and students to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of engagement.
CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment and will also require a Working with Children Check.
CatholicCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer of Choice for Women. People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply; people living with a disability are encouraged to apply.
