At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapeutic support to children facing trauma and emotional challenges.
- Company: BaptistCare, a leading purpose-led care organisation with over 110 years of service.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, professional development, EAP, and lifestyle discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive community dedicated to enriching lives and fostering resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through creative and impactful therapy.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Counselling or Psychology and 2+ years' experience in trauma-informed practice.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Not every counselling role has the power to change the course of a child's life. We're looking for an experienced Children's Art / Play Therapist & Counsellor to join our team and provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, domestic and family violence, and other significant life challenges. Based in Broadmeadows, this role is dedicated to supporting children through evidence-based counselling, play therapy and creative therapeutic approaches.
About the Role
This is a highly specialised, child-focused counselling role working with children, young people and families. Using trauma-informed, evidence-based and strengths-based practices, you will provide therapeutic interventions that help children process their experiences, build resilience, strengthen emotional wellbeing and develop healthy coping strategies. Your work may include individual counselling, play-based therapy, art therapy techniques, psycho-educational programs and therapeutic group work. A key focus of the role is supporting children and families impacted by domestic and family violence and sexual violence, requiring a clinician who is confident working with complex trauma and child-centred therapeutic approaches.
About You
- You are an experienced and compassionate clinician who understands the impact of trauma on children and young people and is committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic support.
- Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or a related Human Services discipline.
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in the Domestic and Family Violence and/or Sexual Violence sector.
- Minimum 2 years' experience providing counselling support to children and young people.
- Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed counselling practice.
- Experience facilitating counselling and therapeutic group programs.
- Clinical membership (or eligibility) with a recognised professional body such as PACFA or ACA.
About Us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.
Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks.
Senior Counsellor employer: BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care
BaptistCare NSW/ACT is an exceptional employer located in the beautiful south Sydney area of Bangor, offering a supportive and inclusive workplace where your clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse can truly make a difference. With generous tax-free salary packaging benefits, career development opportunities including study assistance, and a strong focus on health and wellbeing, BaptistCare fosters a positive culture that values your contributions and encourages personal growth. Join a dedicated team that prioritises compassion and teamwork, ensuring you feel valued while delivering high-quality care to residents.
Contact Details:
BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care Recruitment Team
