Counsellor/Group Worker in Penrith

Max term part time position until 30 June 2026 (with view to extend) offering 3 to 4 days per week based at Penrith working across sites in Western Sydney, including St Marys and Mt Druitt.

Facilitate group sessions and provide counselling as part of the Men’s Behaviour Change Program. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying flexible hours—3 to 4 days per week with no weekend work. The schedule includes Monday to Wednesday from 12:30PM to 8:30PM and one additional day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits, fantastic learning opportunities - staff professional development, and professional clinical supervision.

This role provides counselling, support, and specialist group programs to individuals and families using trauma-informed, evidence-based, and psycho-educational approaches. You’ll help clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve relationships, with a strong focus on working with families affected by domestic violence and supporting both those who have experienced and those who use violence.

Our team works together to create trusted places where people gather, community is strong and lives are transformed. We walk with each person to understand the unique circumstances of their life and empower them to live well through practical and reliable support.

The successful applicant will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant human services (e.g. Psychology, Counselling) or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Clinical membership of relevant professional body (e.g. PACFA - Psychotherapy and Counsellors Association of Australia)
• Experience working with men and facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Programs
• Demonstrated experience & skills in counselling and group work
• Experience in providing counselling in an agency setting
• Demonstrated experience & skills in individual and group settings with people experiencing and/or using Domestic Family Violence
• Experience in trauma informed practice
• Demonstrated experience relating to diverse groups, e.g. Government departments & other agencies
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive, respectful practice when working with First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIA+ and people with disabilities
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice outcomes in counselling & group work
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Willing to undergo a Police Check

If you’re passionate about creating positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click “Apply” and attach your CV and a Cover Letter. 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. Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.