Darwin-Based Community Counsellor | Travel to Daly River

CatholicCare NT; Darwin; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Two weeks personal leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900 p/a

Staff discounts program

Wellbeing Centre access

Relocation assistance up to $3000 and

Two weeks accommodation

Job summary

CatholicCare NT seeks a Darwin-based Community Counsellor who will travel regularly to Daly River to engage with communities and deliver social, emotional, and wellbeing support. The role focuses on building relationships and supporting the Daly River and broader Darwin teams with counselling services.

Applicants should have a qualification in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work, plus relevant experience. FIFO commitment and Indigenous engagement are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• 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 structure.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly with Indigenous people.
• Ability to commit to FIFO role and actively connect to community.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Daly River regularly to engage with the Community for social, emotional and wellbeing outcomes.
• Engage and networking with the Daly River community to build relationships.
• Support the Darwin Counselling team through one-on-one or group counselling support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Counselling/Psychology/Social Work qualification

Job description

CatholicCare NT seeks a Darwin-based Community Counsellor who will travel regularly to Daly River to engage with communities and deliver social, emotional, and wellbeing support. The role focuses on building relationships and supporting the Daly River and broader Darwin teams with counselling services.

Applicants should have a qualification in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work, plus relevant experience. FIFO commitment and Indigenous engagement are valued in this position.