At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate counselling to support carers facing challenges in their roles.
- Company: Join Relationships Australia NSW, a leader in relationship support and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, generous salary packaging, and extra leave days.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those who care for others.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in counselling or related field with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 56 - 56 $ per hour.
Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) supports people through all forms of relationship distress, delivering timely, compassionate and expert care that strengthens wellbeing and connection across NSW.
About the Role
Relationships Australia NSW is seeking a passionate and skilled Counsellor to join our Wellways partnership program, supporting carers through the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based counselling services. In this rewarding role, you'll provide both individual and group counselling that promotes wellbeing, builds resilience, and supports carers experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, and other challenges associated with their caring responsibilities. Based across our Campbelltown and Bankstown locations, you'll work within a collaborative and supportive environment, delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who care for others.
Details
- Contract Type: Maximum-Term until 30 June 2027 (with potential for extension)
- Hours: Part-time or full-time opportunity (4 or 5 days per week)
- Location: Campbelltown and Bankstown (travel required between both sites)
- Salary: Approx $51-$56 per hour (depending on skills and experience) + 12% super, 17.5% leave loading and tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900.
Clinical supervision provided by RANSW, with additional day-to-day support from the Wellways team. Extra annual leave days between Christmas and New Year.
What You'll Bring
- A tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, or a related discipline
- Current registration or membership with AHPRA, AASW, PACFA or ACA
- Demonstrated counselling experience, ideally with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience
- Sound knowledge and practical application of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Experience facilitating groups and delivering wellbeing-focused interventions
Why work with us?
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals, couples and families
- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team, work with people who truly care about what we achieve together
- Access a range of staff benefits, including flexible working options, additional leave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
- Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment
- Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- We value inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be recognised as a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026.
RANSW requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check, a Working with Children Check and a NDIS check before employment.
Counsellor in Campbelltown employer: Relationships Australia NSW
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Contact Details:
Relationships Australia NSW Recruitment Team
