Description:
About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.
Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.
For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!
Are you interested in work that is making a real difference strengthening and supporting families? Come and join the team - at Anglicare!
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Do you have a strong commitment to improving the lives of families and communities, with a particular focus on mental health, wellbeing and counselling services?
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Do you have experience leading a service delivery team in the social services, health, or community sector?
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Interested in not-for-profit salary packaging benefits?
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Looking for a part-time role (4 days a week) based in Parramatta?
We are recruiting a Program Lead Counselling and Wellbeing, responsible for service delivery and team management across a range of counselling and wellbeing programs operating across Sydney’s Greater West.
This is a permanent part-time role (4 days a week) based in Parramatta, Penrith or Mt Druitt with some travel .
Key duties and responsibilities:
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Leads and is responsible for a team of counsellors/facilitators
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A leader and member of leadership team, working side-by-side with other leaders in applying a continuous improvement lens to workforce, outputs, and the client experience
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Responsible for ensuring service delivery targets and key performance indicators are met and exceeded
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Leads, supervises, communicates, and engages with staff to build effective teams.
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Ensures program practices and documentation meets organisational, legislative, and clinical governance requirements
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Leads continuous improvement of the counselling program by reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and work practices and ensuring these are up-to-date, communicated and adopted by the team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience :
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Relevant Degree qualifications and demonstrated work experience in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology.
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A hands-on leader, with demonstrated experience including the coaching, mentoring, and training of your team.
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An experienced and proactive leader with a mix of people and program leadership.
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Experience in leading a counselling or mental health team - highly desirable in a faith-based context.
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Current unrestricted driver’s licence and a willingness to drive between sites as .
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Current WWCC and appropriate Clinical Registration (AASW, APS, PACFA etc).
Benefits:
Excellent remuneration package and company benefits! | NFP salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment | A staff rewards program that gives you discounts from over 400 retailers | Fitness Passport
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
Anglicare – Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Application Close Date: April 04, 2025