Case Worker/Counsellor

15 hours ago

Anglicare Nowra Office Nowra, Australia Anglicare Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Transform lives, every single day

Join a dynamic and compassionate team within our Family Mental Health Support Services, dedicated to supporting families, preventing breakdown, and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of clients. This role operates within a diverse and community-connected environment, offering therapeutic and case management support across a broad client base. The service is well-established and continues to grow in reach and impact across the local area.

About the Role

We are seeking a Maximum Part-Time Case Worker/Counsellor (4 days per week | ending in January 2027) to deliver high-quality early intervention services to vulnerable families, children, and young people who display early signs or are at risk of developing mental illness. This role is based across Dapto (3 days) and Nowra (1 day) and focuses on the wellbeing of children under 18 within family settings.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver Therapeutic Support – Provide professional counselling and case management aligned with best-practice models.

  • Client-Centred Planning – Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop clear, achievable family action plans in collaboration with clients.

  • Community Engagement – Promote the service through local partnerships, forums, and participation in community events.

  • Compliance & Documentation – Maintain accurate records that meet organisational, legislative, and funding requirements.

  • Continuous Development – Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Science, Counselling, Community Services, or Behavioural Science.

  • Previous experience working with children, young people, and families, including counselling and trauma-informed support.

  • Strong communication and assessment skills.

  • Valid paid Working with Children Check and unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence.

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability, and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

  • Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life.

  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career.

  • Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.

  • Employee Assistance Program, access to counselling services for you and your family.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

To register your interest for this role, please click the 'Apply' button. All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

Application Close Date: December 10, 2025

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