· Part-Time opportunity – 3days/week

· Based in the Sydney City office| Flexible working arrangements

· Generous Salary + Super + Salary packaging

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our multi-disciplinary team of counsellors and group facilitators. This part-time opportunity combines in-person work at our Sydney City location with a hybrid model incorporating telecare services. CatholicCare Sydney offers a flexible work environment in a warm, supportive and accredited Family Friendly organisation.

The Counsellor provides counselling and case management to clients including children and young people, parents and carers, families, individuals and couples. The Counsellor therapeutically supports 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 of 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 participating in individual and group clinical supervision
- Maintaining a thorough and up to date understanding of child wellbeing issues, processes, and the relevant provisions of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act (1998) and other relevant legislation, as they apply to Family Counsellors, and operating 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, Psychotherapy, Psychology or equivalent field and eligibility for membership with relevant professional Board or Association
- Robust experience and skills in providing counselling and case management services to children, adolescents, parents and carers, families and couples, and a demonstrated ability in systemic practice and theory.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current Child Protection Legislation and sound experience working in individual and systemic issues arising from child safety and wellbeing
- Experience and skills in providing therapeutic interventions and counselling within a trauma informed practice model, assessing and responding to child development and the impact of issues including, 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 in person and telecare counselling to vulnerable and distressed clients
- Ability to appraise and critically reflect on clinical work and actively participation in clinical supervision

· Well-developed interpersonal skills, with a strong capacity for teamwork, effective collaboration with colleagues, and the ability to work independently.

- Demonstrated experience and skills in working with Cultural and Linguistically Diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Communities
- Working with Children Check

Our Benefits

- Professional Growth: Tailored career 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).

Applications for this position close 6 November 2026. However, please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviews may commence whilst the advert is open.

Need more information? Please contact Kulsum Thakore, Talent Acquisition Partner, **************@catholiccare.org

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.

📌 Counsellor – Child & Family Counselling (Sydney)
🏢 Catholiccare Sydney
📍 Sydney