Child & Family Counsellor – Anglicare – Darwin

Northern Territory Phn; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicare NT in Darwin is seeking a Child & Family Counsellor to join the Resolve program in Ludmilla. You will provide counselling to children and families, assess risks, and coordinate referrals to support wellbeing.

You will also run group programs, deliver community education, and participate in interagency networks, contributing to ongoing service development with occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or related social science discipline.
• Eligibility for professional body membership/credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling to individuals, families, couples and children.
• Undertake intake and risk assessments, develop safety plans and coordinate referrals.
• Facilitate group programs and deliver community education.
• Engage in interagency networks and contribute to service development.
• Occasional after-hours flexibility for programs.

Skills

Counselling

Risk assessment

Group facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling

Job description

Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling to children, families and individuals

Join Anglicare NT’s Resolve program and work collaboratively across the community

Build your career in the Northern Territory while contributing to meaningful community outcomes

About the Role:

Anglicare NT is looking for a passionate Child & Family Counsellor to join the Resolve program in Ludmilla, Darwin.

This is an opportunity to provide counselling, therapeutic group work, psychoeducation and community capacity-building activities to children, young people, couples, families and individuals.

You’ll use evidence-based, strengths-focused and trauma-informed approaches to provide assessment, safety planning, counselling, referrals and practical skills development that support wellbeing and resilience.

The role also involves community outreach, education, service promotion and networking, helping to strengthen connections and referral pathways across the regional service system.

About You:

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related social science discipline

• Eligibility for membership/credentialing with a relevant professional body

• Experience providing counselling to individuals, couples, families and children

• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including trauma-informed, strengths-based, solution-focused, CBT, narrative or restorative practice

• Professional registration/membership with an appropriate body such as ACA, AASW, AHPRA or PACFA

• Strong communication, assessment, report writing and case documentation skills

• An understanding of family law, child protection and domestic and family violence

• A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, particularly when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll provide professional counselling to individuals, families, couples and children and young people aged 5–18, undertake intake and risk assessments, develop safety plans, coordinate referrals and contribute to holistic support networks.

You’ll also facilitate group programs, provide community education, participate in interagency networks and contribute to ongoing service development and continuous improvement.

The position requires some flexibility outside normal business hours, including occasional early evening work for group and educational programs.

Why the NT?

Come and experience everything the Northern Territory has to offer — from incredible natural landscapes and outdoor adventures to a diverse and vibrant community. Build your professional experience while making a genuine difference to the lives of Territorians.