• Part-Time opportunity – 2 - 3 days / week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hourly Rates: $43.08 - $49.28 + Super + Salary packaging
• Based in Lewisham and Bankstown offices

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our multi-disciplinary team of individual and couple counsellors and group facilitators. This is a part-time opportunity, working in a hybrid model via telecare (video or telephone) from your home or in person at our sites in Lewisham and Bankstown. CatholicCare Sydney offers a flexible work environment in a warm, supportive and accredited Family Friendly organisation.

The Counsellor provides counselling and case management to various clients such as individuals, couples, families and children, to support clients to address issues which impact their wellbeing and their ability to maintain safe and enriching relationships.

Some of the key elements of this role

• Demonstrated proficiency in systemic practice and theory
• Maintaining a focus on the safety and well-being for clients and their families, underpinned by a thorough understanding of child development, individual and systemic issues and Domestic and Family Violence, mental health and child protection.
• Good knowledge of relevant internal and external services to make client referrals as appropriate
• Complying with all agency and program policies and procedures including all documentation and administrative tasks required by the program including writing case notes and data collection
• Attending and participate in individual and group clinical supervision
• Maintaining a thorough and up to date understanding of Post Separation issues and Family Law processes and of the relevant provisions of the Family Law Act (1975) the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act (1998) and other relevant legislations as it applies to Family Counsellors and to operate at all times with cognisance of the legislative provisions

If you would like to find out more about the role, click apply to view the Position Description on our career website.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or equivalent field and eligibility for membership with relevant professional Board or Association
• Experience and skills in providing case management and counselling services to individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children and a demonstrated ability in systemic practice and theory
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Child Protection Legislation and sound experience in working with post separation issues and the Family Law Act
• 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
• Excellent ability to actively collaborate, communicate clearly and respond with respect and skills in providing telephone or video counselling to vulnerable and distressed clients
• Ability to appraise and critically reflect on clinical work and participation in clinical supervision
• Demonstrated experience and skills in working with Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Communities and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
• Working with Children Check

Suitably qualified and experienced applicants who speak a community language, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

Our Benefits

• Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions
• Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly organisation
• Tax Savings: Maximise 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

About us

People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.

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 and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" 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).

Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviews may commence whilst the advert is open.

Need more information? Please contact Samantha - Practice Manager 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 employee, 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 for some roles, a Working with Children Check is also required.

A position description is attached.