Description of the job
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits
- Above award salary
- Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
- Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 p/a, plus additional as a Remote Area Benefit)
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
- Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 and two weeks of accommodation when relocating
About the role
The role of the Counsellor is to work within a cohesive and integrated team, providing high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate counselling services.
The Counsellor will focus on providing support to help strengthen family relationships, prevent breakdown, enhance children and young people’s wellbeing and mental health, assist couples and families to manage issues arising from relationships, including family violence, and support children after parental separation.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work is essential. If qualification is in Psychology or Social Work, then additional evidenced study in Counselling is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, adults, and families.
- Proven understanding and practice of cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including case note writing.
- Membership or eligibility to join a governing body such as PACFA, AASW or ACA.
How to Apply
To apply for your next career opportunity, click on the apply now or visit our careers website: https://www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 09 September 2025
Interviews: Rolling interviews
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.
Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sally Williams on , quoting Ref No. 1240981.