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Grief Support CounsellorAnglicare Sydney · Anglicare Hub Macquarie Park
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Grief Support Counsellor

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-01 Anglicare Hub Macquarie Park Hybrid Community Services Development
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$5,500–A$7,500/mo

About the Company

Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we support individuals and families through some of life's most significant moments with compassion, dignity and care. As one of our Grief Support Counsellors, you'll provide specialist grief and bereavement support to residents, families and employees in times of grief & loss, helping them understand and navigate the grieving process while strengthening resilience and connecting them with appropriate support. Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values - we live them. Your opportunity Working alongside our Residential Aged Care clinical teams and Chaplains and Pastoral Carers, you'll provide professional counselling and support to residents and families experiencing grief and bereavement. You'll work collaboratively with residents and families to understand their individual needs, develop achievable support plans and facilitate the grieving process with empathy and sensitivity. Your impact will extend beyond individual counselling. You'll also support Residential Aged Care employees to understand their own vulnerability when working with grief and loss, promoting practical self-care strategies and strengthening the capability of our t

Requirements

  • ● ment, alongside the empathy and sensitivity required to build trust during vulnerable moments.
  • ● You can remain calm when supporting people experiencing distress, establish rapport with residents and families and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • ● Importantly, you'll understand the particular needs of older people and families navigating challenges in ageing, including living with dementia, and those who care for them.
  • ● What's requir ed:
  • ● Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling.
  • ● Membership of PACFA registered organisation, AASW, APS or similar professional body.
  • ● Training and clinical experience in grief and bereavement counselling.
  • ● Previous demonstrated experience in assessment and counselling.
  • ● Awareness of the needs and challenges of people living with dementia and their families.
  • ● Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • ● Current NSW Driver's Licence.
  • ● Ability to meet Anglicare's probity requirements, including a Police Check and Working with Children Check.
  • ● 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'll also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Residential Aged Care Clinical Staff & Management, Chaplaincy and Counselling professionals, bringing together clinical, pastoral and practical support for residents and their families.
  • ● 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.
  • ● Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay. With salary packaging, up to 15,900 of your income is tax free.
  • ● Spend up to 2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.