Job Description

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

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We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we support individuals and families through some of life's most significant moments with compassion, dignity and care.

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As one of our Grief Support Counsellors, you'll provide specialist grief and bereavement support to residents, families and employees in times of grief & loss, helping them understand and navigate the grieving process while strengthening resilience and connecting them with appropriate support.

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Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values - we live them.

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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.

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We're a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we support individuals and families through some of life’s most significant moments with compassion, dignity and care.

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As one of our Grief Support Counsellors, you’ll provide specialist grief and bereavement support to residents, families and employees in times of grief & loss, helping them understand and navigate the grieving process while strengthening resilience and connecting them with appropriate support.

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Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values - we live them.

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Working alongside our Residential Aged Care clinical teams and Chaplains and Pastoral Carers, you’ll provide professional counselling and support to residents and families experiencing grief and bereavement.

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You’ll work collaboratively with residents and families to understand their individual needs, develop achievable support plans and facilitate the grieving process with empathy and sensitivity.

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Your impact will extend beyond individual counselling. You’ll also support Residential Aged Care employees to understand their own vulnerability when working with grief and loss, promoting practical self-care strategies and strengthening the capability of our teams to respond compassionately to bereavement.





With integrity and compassion, you will n

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- Provide specialist grief and bereavement counselling and support to residents and their families.
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- Advocate for residents and families while acknowledging and facilitating their individual grieving process.
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- Develop individual case plans with residents and families, establishing clear and achievable outcomes.
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- Provide education and support to Residential Aged Care employees around grief, vulnerability and self-care.
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- Identify complex grief and establish strong external referral pathways to ensure people can access specialist support when required.
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- Develop resources that promote awareness and accessibility of grief and bereavement support across Residential Aged Care Homes.
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- Maintain accurate client documentation and statistical information using appropriate evidence-based tools.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement of the service through professional development, policies, procedures and work practices.
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You’re a compassionate and emotionally grounded counsellor who understands that grief is deeply personal and that there is no single way to experience loss.

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You will bring the clinical capability to support people through grief and bereavement, alongside the empathy and sensitivity required to build trust during vulnerable moments.

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You can remain calm when supporting people experiencing distress, establish rapport with residents and families and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

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Importantly, you’ll understand the particular needs of older people and families navigating challenges in ageing, including living with dementia, and those who care for them.

What’s requir ed: n

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- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling.
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- Membership of PACFA registered organisation, AASW, APS or similar professional body.
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- Training and clinical experience in grief and bereavement counselling.
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- Previous demonstrated experience in assessment and counselling.
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- Awareness of the needs and challenges of people living with dementia and their families.
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- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
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- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
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- Ability to meet Anglicare’s probity requirements, including a Police Check and Working with Children Check.
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Why Anglicare? n

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

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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.

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You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Residential Aged Care Clinical Staff & Management, Chaplaincy and Counselling professionals, bringing together clinical, pastoral and practical support for residents and their families.

Here are just some of the tangible perks you will enjoy in a career with us: n

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- Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life.
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- Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
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- Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.
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- Ongoing professional development and training to advance your career.
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- Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
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- Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family.
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- 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.
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As a Grief Support Counsellor, you’ll have the privilege of walking alongside residents and families at a deeply significant time - providing a compassionate presence, professional support and space for people to grieve in their own way.

Are you ready for a career that means more? n

Application Close Date: October 31, 2026

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📌 Grief Support Counsellor (Sydney)
🏢 Anglicare Australia
📍 Sydney