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 teams to respond compassionately to bereavement.

With integrity and compassion, you will:

·       Provide specialist grief and bereavement counselling and support to residents and their families.

·       Advocate for residents and families while acknowledging and facilitating their individual grieving process.

·       Develop individual case plans with residents and families, establishing clear and achievable outcomes.

·       Provide education and support to Residential Aged Care employees around grief, vulnerability and self-care.

·       Identify complex grief and establish strong external referral pathways to ensure people can access specialist support when required.

·       Develop resources that promote awareness and accessibility of grief and bereavement support across Residential Aged Care Homes.

·       Maintain accurate client documentation and statistical information using appropriate evidence-based tools.

·       Contribute to continuous improvement of the service through professional development, policies, procedures and work practices.

What you'll bring

You're a compassionate and emotionally grounded counsellor who understands that grief is deeply personal and that there is no single way to experience loss.

You'll bring the clinical capability to support people through grief and bereavement, 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 required:

·       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.

·       Ongoing professional development and training to advance your career.

·       Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.

·       Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family.

We're many services, with one purpose, to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection - with God, with each other and with the places we call home.

As a Grief Support Counsellor, you'll have the privilege of walking alongside residents and families at a deeply significant time - providing a compassionate presence, professional support and space for people to grieve in their own way.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button and submit your application.

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.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health (North) (531286)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through in the community. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to assist older people to support their health, wellbeing, and recovery and live a life that is meaningful to them.

At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.

The Role

As a Registered Nurse working within a multidisciplinary team, the role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to older persons in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, relevant agency policies, legislative requirements, and professional nursing standards and competencies. The role focuses on promoting mental health and wellbeing, supporting recovery, maintaining dignity and independence, and providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care tailored to the individual needs of older persons. OPMHS work together with community supports to assist in the management of Behaviours and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).

You will need

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal and ethical requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurses standards for practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in mental health nursing including assertive case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.
• Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicate effectively with families and carers and with other sectors of mental health services and primary health care providers.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, from 31st of December 2026.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health (South & North) G3-4 (July 2023) CSU

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Margaret Prescott

Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Phone number: 6777 4985

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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