Based in the Sydney City office | Flexible working arrangementsGenerous Salary + Super + Salary packagingAbout the opportunityAn 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 workplace 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 theoryMaintaining 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 appropriateComplying with all agency and program policies and procedures including all documentation and administrative tasks required by the program including writing case notes and data collectionAttending and participating in individual and group clinical supervisionMaintaining a thorough and up to date understanding of child wellbeing issues, processes, and the relevant provisionsof the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act *****)and other relevant legislation, as they apply to Family Counsellors,



and operating at all times with cognisance of the legislative provisions.About YouTo 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 AssociationStrong 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 wellbeingExperience 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 protectionExcellent ability to actively collaborate, communicate clearly and respond with respect and skills in providing in person and telecare counselling to vulnerable and distressed clientsAbility to appraise and critically reflect on clinical work and actively participation in clinical supervisionWell-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+ CommunitiesWorking with Children CheckProfessional Growth:Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitionsWork-Life Balance:Embrace flexibility, hybrid working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly organisationTax Savings:Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home payGenerous Leave:Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration daySupportive Team:Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributionsWellbeing:Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyableAbout usPeople 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.Applications for this position close 6 November ****.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.
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📌 Counsellor – Child & Family Counselling (Sydney)
🏢 Catholiccare Sydney
📍 Sydney