Counsellor Relationships and Sexuality

Support your work-life balance with generous leave.
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
- Join a team that values your input and supports your growth.

**Empower Conversations. Create Safe Spaces. Make a Real Impact.**

Join a role where your empathy, experience, and person-centred approach truly make a difference. As a Counsellor in our Sexuality and Relationships service, you’ll support individuals to navigate sensitive topics with dignity, respect, and confidence.

Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment with benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance — including a **9-day fortnight**, **hybrid work-from-home/office arrangements**, **5-weeks of annual leave**, and the opportunity to increase your take-home pay with **up to $15,900 in salary packaging**, plus an additional **$2,650 for meals and entertainment**.

**About Northcott**:
At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore possibilities, achieve goals, and live the life they choose.

With more than 90 years of experience and a strong presence across NSW, QLD and the ACT, Northcott is one of Australia’s largest and most trusted disability service organisations. Every year, we provide people with a disability, along with their families and carers, with personalised and empowering support.

We are a registered NDIS provider employing more than 3,000 dedicated staff across metropolitan and regional locations.

**What I'll be doing**:
As a Counsellor, I will be supporting the Sexuality and Relationships service, which includes providing counselling, education, and assisting in event facilitation. I will work in a person-centred way, respecting the sensitivities surrounding these topics and fostering an environment where individuals feel safe, heard, and supported.
- As part of this role, I will:_
- Support the Sexuality and Relationships service through direct counselling and educational sessions.
- Adopt a person-centred approach while understanding and respecting the sensitivities surrounding sexuality and relationships.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality, always respecting the individual differences and needs of the customers.
- Create and sustain a safe, secure, and trusting environment for all stakeholders involved.

**You Can Make a Difference**

I'm passionate about providing meaningful support, have a growth mindset, and am committed to delivering person-centred care. My years of expertise in the disability or health sector will empower individuals, foster connections, and create lasting, positive change in their lives.

I will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications, with a minimum Diploma in Counselling.
- Membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or as an accredited PACFA Registrant with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
- A solid understanding of legislative, ethical, and practice requirements, including confidentiality, anti-discrimination, and mandatory reporting.
- Knowledge and understanding of NDIS policies and procedures.

**Why you’ll love working with us**
- ** Wellness Perks**: Fitness Passport, reduced insurance, and discounts via Perkbox.
- ** Supportive Culture**: Work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment with peer supervision and access to clinical teams across multiple states.
- ** Comprehensive Support**: Access to a broader clinical services team across NSW, QLD & ACT, with regular peer supervision.
- ** Generous Parental Leave**: After 12 months of service, enjoy 14 weeks of paid maternity leave to support you and your growing family.

**If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.**

To apply, please submit your **updated resume**along with a brief **cover letter** that highlights your relevant skills and experience for the role.

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