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Anchor - Child and Family Counsellor Children and FamiliesUniting Fairfield West, New South Wales, AustraliaAnchor - Child and Family Counsellor Children and FamiliesUniting Fairfield West, New South Wales, Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout The OpportunityThis is a permanent part-time opportunity working 3 days/ week (21 hours) and will be based at Fairfield Family Relationship CentreUniting Counselling and Mediation has received exciting new funding from the Attorney-Generals Department to expand our support to children and young people (018), and their parents. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new specialist Anchor counselling model, designed to recognise children as victims in their own right and provide them with longer-term, trauma-informed care.About The OpportunityThis is a permanent part-time opportunity working 3 days/ week (21 hours) and will be based at Fairfield Family Relationship CentreUniting Counselling and Mediation has received exciting new funding from the Attorney-Generals Department to expand our support to children and young people (018), and their parents. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new specialist Anchor counselling model, designed to recognise children as victims in their own right and provide them with longer-term, trauma-informed care.As an Anchor counsellor, you will provide individual therapy, family therapy and group-based support to children and young people. Youll also engage with parents to help strengthen the parent-child relationship and reduce the chronic stress and trauma symptoms children are experiencing post-separation.About You In The RoleHelp children and young people, and their parents navigate the challenges of parental separation and divorce through a 6 to 10 session model.Deliver long term trauma-informed therapy (up to 20 sessions) for children and young people impacted by DFV.Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children, young people, and parents.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team through regular case discussions, team meetings, and professional development.Client-facing work per day, with time dedicated to supervision, documentation, and training.Contribute to the rollout of modality-specific interventions, including trauma-focused CBT.About YouTertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or related field.Experience working therapeutically with children, young people (018), and/or parents.Understanding of child protection issues and trauma-informed practice.Eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body.Experienced in working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and individuals from a range of cultural backgrounds.Culturally sensitive, with the ability to view situations through a cultural lens.Multilingual or confident communicating across language and cultural barriers.Aware of the unique challenges faced by CALD communities and committed to supporting them with empathy.Kind, calm, and humble, with a strong team mindset.Able to remain neutral and exercise discretion and sensitivity in complex situations.Even BetterExperience delivering long-term counselling or group therapy.Knowledge of and experience working in the context of DFV and high-conflict family dynamics.Training in trauma-focused approaches (e.g., CBT, play therapy).Why Join Uniting?At Uniting, we care for you while you care for others.Salary packaging benefits increase your take-home pay.Wellbeing support tools and programs to support your physical and mental health.Professional development ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways.Inclusive and flexible workplace we value your uniqueness and support work-life balance.Be part of a Child Safe Organisation and a team committed to confronting injustice and supporting community wellbeing.Closing date: 11:55pm, Monday 16 th June 2025Apply NowShould you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting''s Talent Acquisition Team at (email protected) / 0466801937Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.About UnitingWhen youre part of Uniting NSW.ACT, youre part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference. We work across all ages and stages of life, focused on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Were proud to be a Child Safe Organisation and an employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion, guided by our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land past, present, and emerging, honouring their connection to land, culture, and community.Apply nowSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustriesHospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Uniting by 2xGet notified about new News Anchor jobs in Fairfield West, New South Wales, Australia.Penrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWhole Family Team Drug Health CounsellorMount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoGreater Sydney Area A$100,000.00-A$120,000.00 3 weeks agoAnchor - Child and Family Counsellor Children and FamiliesFairfield West, New South Wales, Australia $4.00-$4.00 23 hours agoFamily Law Counsellor/ Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) TraineeBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 23 hours agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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