Counsellor

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

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• SCHCADS Award Salary +  NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Permanent Part-time Role: 22.8 hours per week (some flexibility on pattern of hours) 
• Clear pathways to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Amazing NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package up to $15k 

Your Role

Adele House is seeking a dedicated Counsellor / Group Facilitator to deliver meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing problematic substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in trauma informed practice, deliver evidence-based interventions, and contribute to the recovery journey of clients in both individual and group settings.You will be joining a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering impactful programs and supporting positive, sustainable recovery outcomes.

Your Responsibility

• Develop case conceptualisation and treatment plans informed by client assessments.

• Deliver individual counselling across a range of modalities including face-to-face, video, and telephone.

• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs.

• Conduct risk assessments and manage emergency risk plans.

• Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and reporting.

• Actively participate in case conferencing, clinical supervision, quality improvement, and program review processes.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

You Will Need

• Strong knowledge of trauma informed practice and evidence-based interventions

• Skills in facilitating therapeutic group programs.

• Ability to engage clients with empathy, respect and professionalism 

• Experience working with clients presenting with AOD, grief and loss, and complex trauma.

• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.

• The ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please email careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au 

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.