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Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
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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 society's most vulnerable for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for thousands of people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.
As our Senior Case Worker – Counsellor, you'll play a vital role in supporting children, young people and families experiencing, or at risk of developing, mental health challenges.
Combining your clinical and case management expertise with your leadership capabilities, you'll deliver therapeutic interventions and early intervention services while guiding a dedicated team to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable families.
Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values – we live them.
Working within our Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) and reporting to the Senior Program Manager, you'll provide high-quality counselling, case management and early intervention services to children, young people and families.
This is a hands-on senior practitioner role that combines direct client support with team leadership, practice guidance and service improvement.
You'll support the team to deliver effective, evidence-informed and culturally responsive services, while helping families strengthen their resilience, improve their mental wellbeing and achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes.
Service delivery takes place across various settings, including Anglicare offices, schools, community spaces and family homes.
With integrity and compassion, you will:
You're an experienced counsellor and case management professional who is passionate about supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive mental health outcomes.
You bring strong therapeutic skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to engage sensitively with people experiencing complex challenges.
Alongside your direct practice experience, you're a supportive and confident leader who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.
You'll have the ability to balance clinical responsibilities with leadership and operational priorities, while maintaining a strong commitment to culturally responsive, ethical and evidence-informed practice.
You'll also share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, embedding them in everything you do.
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 will 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.
But sometimes, life unravels. That's where we step in, in Community and Mission, offering hope, support and presence.
Through our Family Mental Health Support Services, we work alongside children, young people and families to strengthen resilience, improve mental wellbeing and create opportunities for positive, lasting change.
Every moment of connection matters. And it's not just what we do. It's how we do it: side-by-side, with compassion and care.
If you're an experienced counsellor with a passion for supporting vulnerable families and developing the capability of others, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Application Close Date: December 10, 2026