Darwin–Daly River Community Counsellor (Travel)

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

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.