Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Transform lives, every single day
Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.
We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for thousands of people who rely on our person-centred support.
As our Counsellor, you'll provide professional and therapeutic counselling to people experiencing complex emotional, relationship and family challenges.
Through counselling, case work and, where appropriate, group work, you'll help clients build their capacity, strengthen valued relationships and work towards meaningful and achievable outcomes.
Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values - we live them.
Your opportunity
Working within our Community & Mission team and reporting to the Program Manager - Counselling, you'll provide therapeutic counselling and support tailored to each client's individual circumstances.
You'll work collaboratively with clients to develop clear and achievable case plans, provide professional therapeutic interventions and advocate for the support they need.
You'll also build strong referral pathways and community networks, connecting clients with external services and, where appropriate, church-based supports to help achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
With integrity and resilience, you will:
What you'll bring
You're an empathetic and skilled counsellor who understands how to create a safe environment where people feel heard, respected and supported.
You'll bring strong assessment and therapeutic skills, with the ability to work sensitively with people navigating complex emotional and relationship issues. You know how to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality and sound clinical judgement.
You're resilient and calm under pressure, comfortable working collaboratively and committed to continually developing your professional practice.
What's required:
Why Anglicare?
We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You'll also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
We're many services, with one purpose, to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection - with God, with each other and with the places we call home.
As a Counsellor, you'll have the opportunity to walk alongside people through challenging seasons, helping them strengthen relationships, build resilience and create meaningful change.
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button and submit your application.
All applicants will receive a response.
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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