Bereavement Counsellor

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Fixed term part time role
Level 2 Counsellor position
About the role
Join Calvary Health Care Kogarah as a Level 2 Bereavement Counsellor, for a 12 month period, in the Calvary Bereavement Counselling Service, supporting individuals through the complex process of grief and loss. This role offers the opportunity to provide one-on-one counselling, conduct detailed assessments, and facilitate supportive sessions tailored to clients with pre
- and post-bereavement needs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, helping clients manage their mental and emotional well-being. The position also involves supporting community and health professionals with grief-related consultations and contributing to remembrance services.
Calvary Bereavement Counselling Service is a free, accessible service for the St George and Sutherland area, offering face-to-face, phone, and telehealth counselling. Interpreter services and disability access are available, ensuring inclusive support for diverse communities.
About you
A Bachelor Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Work or an equivalent tertiary
qualification as recognised by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and as per
the NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022.
Demonstrated core competency skills in counselling.
High level knowledge of models of bereavement, grief & loss and counselling processes.
Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, to both engage patients/clients and work
effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement in the provision of clinical care using
evidence-based practice, commensurate with years of experience.
Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella