Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

Anglicare have an exciting opportunity for a Counsellor - Men's Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) to join our Community Services team, located in Nowra, NSW

• Are you passionate about supporting the well-being and safety of woman and children?

• Are you a professional Counsellor or Case Manager who has a heart to serve the community?

• Join our warm, friendly and supportive culture!

About the role:

Anglicare have a great opportunity for a Counsellor or Case Manager to join our Men's Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) based in Nowra. In this role you will be undertaking a range of Counselling and Group work services associated with the Men's Behaviour Change Program which aim to increase the well-being and safety of women and children. 

This role is a Permanent role, could be either full time or part time.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Ensure the best possible outcome for clients is achieved by holding men accountable for their use of violence and supporting them to change their behaviour, establishing strong network links within local area in order to provide strong external referral pathways

• Ensure the MBCP service is well known in the community by participating in developing resources that promote and advertise the service to clients, local forums and other community organisations

• Ensure individual needs of clients are met by providing a case plan that is developed with the client, is clearly defined and with achievable outcomes

• Ensure a full client caseload is maintained by working within funding guideline and program targets

• Ensure documentation meets organisational, legislative and funding requirements by completing and maintaining appropriate client documentation and statistical information

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling or related behavioural sciences

• NSW Drivers Licence and a full insured vehicle.

• Registered with appropriate body: e.g.: PACFA for counselling or working towards registration

• Graduate Certificate in Men's Behavioural Change Intervention or willing to enrol and obtain the Certification. (Anglicare is willing to support the successful candidate during the process of obtaining the Certification)

• Training and clinical experience in working with perpetrators of domestic and family violence.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

• Previous demonstrated experience in assessment and counselling

• Previous experience in group facilitation

Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration package

• Work with a dynamic and dedicated team to make a tangible difference for vulnerable people

• Learning and Development opportunities within the organisation

• Salary packaging benefits - $15,900 tax free

• Great employee benefits and rewards + Referral bonus

If you genuinely care about people and share our vision, mission and values, we welcome your application to join us, as we work to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; Closing date is subject to change without notice.