• Full time contract / permanent position based on Bidjigal Land in Hurstville NSW
• $86k - $92k + Super + Salary Packaging 
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility + an optional monthly accrued day off!

Our Organisation

At The Benevolent Society, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

We’re working towards a just society where everyone feels valued, safe and included. As a not for profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

About the role

As our Counsellor, you’ll provide accessible, goal-focused counselling to carers, with a particular focus on children and young people under 18 with caring responsibilities. You’ll support carers from diverse backgrounds who care for individuals impacted by disability, chronic illness, mental ill-health, ageing, or other support needs.

Using a strengths-based and person-centred approach, you’ll help carers build resilience, improve wellbeing, and feel more supported in their caring role. You’ll provide counselling and psychotherapy, complete assessments, facilitate therapeutic groups, and connect clients with additional supports and services where needed.

Duties

• Provide counselling to carers including children, young people, and adults, using a strengths-based, culturally responsive, and person-centred approach.
• Collaborate with clients to set achievable goals and regularly review progress.
• Apply a range of evidence-based modalities and therapeutic frameworks, tailoring interventions and providing personalised, client-focused care.
• Provide information, advocacy, and referrals to appropriate supports and community services, both within The Benevolent Society and externally.
• Facilitate counselling sessions in person, virtually, and over the phone to support accessibility and client choice.
• Availability to support afternoon and early evening appointments as required.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Counselling or a related discipline.
• ACA Level 2 or PACFA Provisional/Certified Practising Accreditation (or equivalent eligibility).
• Minimum 18 months’ counselling experience, including supporting children and young people.
• Knowledge of wrap-around services, referral pathways, and community supports for carers and families.
• Understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by carers, including young carers.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducation groups will be highly regarded.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities, including speaking another language, is highly regarded.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: 

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options - to suit your lifestyle.     
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. 
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.      
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. 
• Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply today! Please click "Apply Now" and submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Have a question? Please contact Nikki Allwood on 0481 106 064 for a friendly confidential discussion.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of an Individual Contributor. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and welcome applications. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

Please click here for the Capability Framework

Please click here for the Position Profile