School counsellors (lake illawarra)

Position Summary

We are looking for empathetic and motivated School Counsellors to join our School, Student & Family Program. School Counsellors provide counselling and group work to students, as well as consultation to support parents, carers and school staff. School Counsellors work closely with multiple stakeholders to promote a holistic model of care that enhances student wellbeing.

Pay rate: $37.93 to $52.13 per hour. Hours per week: varies. Position type: part-time and full-time positions available. Location: Illawarra, Macarthur & Shoalhaven regions.

Perks with Purpose, Because You Matter

In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy:

• Increase your take‐home pay through salary packaging options
• Access Novated Leading to help with vehicle running costs
• Access a range of fitness and health facilities through Fitness Passport
• Additional paid personal leave every year
• Annual leave loading*
• Refer a friend program
• Family friendly organisation offering paid parental leave*
• Professional development including training opportunities and study leave options
• Healthy work life balance through hybrid working models, flex time and flexible working arrangements*
• Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program

What you bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology
• Eligibility for professional membership with one of the following: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA - Clinical), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA – General Registration for Psychologists)
• WWCC
• Proven experience providing counselling, case work and group work interventions for children, adolescence and families
• Knowledge of a range of evidence‐based counselling approaches and interventions
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, mandatory reporting requirements, and best practice protocols in working with vulnerable children and families
• Client‐centred and ethical approach, with a team‐oriented mindset

About CatholicCare

CatholicCare is a local not‐for‐profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where the human dignity of all is respected and valued by putting people first.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out of school hours care, community age and disability care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions.

We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us.

For further information contact Natalie Gill on 0447 501 782.

Close Date: 14 November 2025

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well‐being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.