About the role:

This is casual position, based in Campbelltown. Starting base hourly rate of $50.03 to $53.09 negotiable based on experience, plus casual loading and super.  

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

Uniting is seeking a compassionate Counsellor to join our Doorways team in Campbelltown. In this role you will be supporting our Youth and Families with professional and caring Counselling services. In this deeply rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred therapeutic counselling, offering hope and healing to individuals and families in our Youth and Homelessness programs.
• Work collaboratively with passionate caseworkers to develop tailored, trauma-informed interventions that truly transform lives.
• Support clients navigating complex challenges, including family violence, substance misuse, and mental health issues, ensuring they have the strength and resources to rebuild their lives.
• Provide counselling within intricate systems – from courts to community services – always with empathy and respect for every person’s story.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years’ experience.
• A heartfelt commitment to working with diverse communities, ensuring cultural safety and inclusivity in every interaction.
• The ability to inspire trust and foster healing through innovative therapeutic practices.
• Experience navigating complex service environments, from domestic violence to child protection, with resilience and compassion.
• Current NSW WWCC

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base hourly rate of $50.03 to $53.09 negotiable based on experience, plus casual loading and super.
• Career development opportunities such as training, education.
• Amazing workplace culture

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at bcondon@uniting.org

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.  
 

Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 16th February 2025       

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving and self-determining.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.