Counsellor

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six Weeks Annual Leave

Two Weeks Personal Leave

Salary packaging option

Staff rewards program

Wellbeing Centre access

Relocation assistance + accommodation

Job summary

CatholicCare NT Counsellors provide high quality, responsive counselling services to diverse clients, supporting family relationships and child and adolescent wellbeing. The role uses evidenced-based therapies including family therapy, individual and group counselling, and referrals, with scope to specialise based on skills and client needs.

Employment includes generous leave, salary packaging options, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work (or related field).
• Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, adults and families.
• Membership (or eligibility to obtain membership) of a governing body such as PACFA, AASW, ACA or equivalent.
• Competence in using a broad range of evidence-based counselling and group work approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work within a cohesive, integrated team to provide high quality counselling services.
• Support and strengthen family relationships and wellbeing across clients.
• Provide evidenced-based interventions including family therapy, individual and group counselling, support and information and referral.
• Specialise in areas depending on skills, experience and client needs.

Skills

Counselling

Group work

Client support

Education

Counselling/Psychology/Social Work degree

Professional membership (PACFA/AASW/ACA)

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

Please note this position is based in Alice Spring NT.

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’s counselling program 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 economic costs associated with disruption to family relationships. CatholicCare NT provides several Family and Relationships programs including:

• Family & Relationship Service (FaRS)
• Counselling – Catholic School Students
• Employment Assistance Program

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’s role is to support and 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.

CatholicCare NT Counsellors provide a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions including family therapy, individual and groups counselling, support and information and referral. These interventions are primarily targeted to support critical family development and transition points including formation, extension, and separation.

Counsellors may specialise in particular areas depending on skills, experience, and client need.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work (or related field) and relevant experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, adults and families
• Membership (or eligibility to obtain membership) of a governing body such as PACFA, AASW, ACA or equivalent
• Demonstrated competence in using a broad range of evidence-based counselling and group work approaches to support client outcomes

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.

8 September 2026Alice Springs Northern Territory, Australia