Community Counsellor

Catholic Care; Darwin; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Salary packaging option

Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and

Two weeks accommodation

Staff rewards program with discounts

Job summary

CatholicCare NT invites applications for a Darwin-based Community Counsellor who travels regularly to Daly River. You will engage with communities to promote social and emotional wellbeing and support the Darwin team with counselling services.

You will need a relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work, plus experience, strong interpersonal skills, and cultural competency. The role includes FIFO work and community engagement across regions of the Northern Territory.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work (or related field) with relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to write effective case notes within a designated case note structure.
• Ability to contribute to funding contract reports.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly with Indigenous people.
• Knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework.

Responsibilities

• Engage and network with the Daly River community to support social, emotional and wellbeing outcomes.
• Support the Darwin Counselling team with one-on-one or group counselling.
• Travel to Daly River on a regular basis as part of a Darwin based role.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Case notes writing

Funding reports

Cultural competency

FIFO readiness

Education

Counselling/ Psychology/ Social Work qualification

Job description

• Based in Darwin with beautiful landscapes and year-round warm temperatures


• SCHADS Above Award Salary Grade 5- $106,626 per annum plus Super


• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and two weeks accommodation

Darwin Based with Travel to Daly River
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave


• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)


• 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 $3000 and two weeks of accommodation

About the Program

CatholicCare NT aims to enable children, young people, and adults in all their diversity to develop and sustain safe, supportive and nurturing family relationships, and reduce the emotional, social and wellbeing costs associated with disruption to family relationships.

About the Role

The Community Counsellor is a Darwin based position that will travel to Daly River on a regular basis and is responsible for engaging and networking with the Community for social, emotional and wellbeing in order for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus engaging and networking with the Daly River community to build relationships. This role will also support the Darwin Counselling team through one-on-one or group counselling support.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work (or related field) and relevant experience in a similar role


• Minimum five years’ experience in relevant practice


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to write effective case notes within a designated case note structure, and ability to contribute to funding contract reports.


• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people


• Demonstrated knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework


• Ability to commit to FIFO role and willing to actively connect to community

Applications Close: 9.00am Tuesday 08 December 2026

Interviews

Rolling interviews.

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

DARWIN

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others

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

10 November 2026Berrimah Northern Territory, Australia