Counsellor, Carer Gateway

Relationships Australia NSW; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Additional leave days

Employee Referral Reward program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Relationships Australia NSW is seeking a counsellor to join our Wellways partnership program, delivering evidence-based counselling to carers across Campbelltown and Bankstown. The role offers both individual and group sessions, with travel between sites and a supportive supervision framework.

We value trauma-informed, person-centred approaches, and require a tertiary qualification and current registration with AHPRA/AASW/PACFA/ACA, plus at least three years' post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• 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 CBT and Person-Centred Therapy.
• Experience facilitating groups and delivering wellbeing-focused interventions.

Skills

Counselling

Group counselling

Trauma-informed care

CBT

Person-Centred Therapy

Education

Tertiary qualification in counselling/psychology/psychotherapy/social work

Job description

Relationships Australia NSW – Bankstown NSW

18h ago , from Relationships Australia - NSW

About Us

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.For more information about us, read our 2024-2025 Impact Report, https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/about-us/annual-reports/

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. (Increase your take home pay! Calculate Your Savings athttps://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings)
• Clinical supervision provided by RANSW, with additional day-to-day support from the Wellways team
• Extra annual leave days between Christmas and New Year

09th October, 2026

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 differencetothe lives ofindividuals, couples and families
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team,work with people whotruly careabout whatweachieve together
• Access a range of staff benefits,including flexible working options,additionalleave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
• Increase your take-home paythrough generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment(visit https://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings to find out more)
• Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.We have a Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities
• We value inclusion and belonging.We'reproud to be recognised as a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026. Our SWEET team (Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Empowerment Team) brings together staff from across RANSW to champion diversity,wellbeingand workplace connection.

Next Steps

Please note the deadline to apply is 23 October.

RANSW requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check, a Working with Children Check and a NDIS check before employment.