Manager - School Counselling Program

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Great Place to Work

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is a values-driven social services provider seeking a Manager - School Counselling Program to lead over 30 school counsellors across the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn.

You will oversee operations, budgets, accreditation tasks, and a culture centred on excellent client service, while supporting staff through changes and reporting to governance bodies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or Social Work or related discipline with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in the management of social/community services.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to supervise, develop and manage a team.
• Commitment to a child safety framework that is client centred and trauma informed.
• High initiative and strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Hold a current Working with Vulnerable People card (ACT), Working with Children's Check (NSW) and be willing to undergo a police check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of service functions including supervision of team members.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic forecast updates.
• Coordinate accreditation activities for ACT/NSW and liaise with Quality Management.
• Lead/champion client service-focused culture within the work area.
• Assist team members to keep abreast of program changes.
• Prepare and provide correspondence and reports for funders and management.
• Regularly report on progress against plans and priorities with risks and opportunities.
• Assess opportunities for partnership development and business case proposals.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity.

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Manager - School Counselling Program to join our team.

About The Role:

The Manager - School Counselling Program oversees over 30 school counsellors providing services in schools across the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn. The role will have line management responsibilities for the culture and performance of the team, ensuring that systems, policies and procedures, effective communications, training, and other supports are in place for the provision of high quality and effective service to meet organisation goals and objectives, service delivery standards and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations of service functions including supervision of team members.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic forecast updates.
• Coordinate all relevant accreditation activities for ACT/NSW and liaise with the Quality Management team.
• Lead/champion client service-focused culture within the work area.
• Assist team members to keep abreast of program changes.
• Prepare and provide correspondence, written reports for funders, and recommendations for management team, Executive and Board.
• Regularly report on progress against plans and priorities including identification of achievements, barriers, opportunities, and risks.
• Assess opportunities for partnership development in the delivery of services and business case development/proposals.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in Psychology, Social work, or a related discipline with a least 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in the management of social/community services.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to supervise, develop and manage a team.
• A commitment to working within a child safety framework that is client centered and trauma informed.
• A high level of initiative and strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and effectively meet deadlines.
• Hold a current Working with Vulnerable People card (ACT), Working with Children's Check (NSW) and be willing to undergo a police check.

Why Join Us?

At Marymead CatholicCare, you will join a values-driven organisation that genuinely care about the wellbeing of both clients and staff.

We Offer:

• Access to Salary Packaging to boost your income.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your well-being.
• Supportive team culture.
• Certified Great Place to Work.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the community.

Closing Date:

19 October 2026

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.