School Counsellor (Full‐time, Ongoing)
Location: Lewisham | Employment Type: Full‐time (ongoing) | Department: School Counselling.
Benefits
* $47.97 + Super + Salary Packaging | Paid leave during school holidays.
* Primary & Secondary Schools | Full‐time, Part‐time opportunities.
* Professional development and clinical support offered.
* Starting Term 2 of 2026.
Role Overview
Our School Counsellor roles offer a unique environment to refine your skills, working in a small team with ongoing support and professional development from a dedicated Manager. We are seeking an experienced practitioner passionate about working with students. The presentations that we deal with are often complex, so a level of experience and maturity is essential.
Responsibilities
* Provide individual and group therapeutic counselling services, referrals for students and advice to school staff.
* Provide services to the school community, including workshop/education sessions for students, parents and staff.
* Liaise with other agencies and external services where appropriate.
* Use CMIS to manage all reporting requirements, case notes, assessments and case plans.
* Deliver group work and presentations, and develop and deliver social/emotional education to staff and parents.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or be a Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) clinical counsellor.
* Minimum two years' experience post qualifying, providing counselling services addressing emotional and/or behavioural needs to children, adolescents, families and at‐risk students.
* School counselling experience desirable, but not essential.
* Knowledge of current NSW Child Protection Legislation.
* Knowledge of child/adolescent development and mental health issues.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with a team and engage with multiple stakeholders.
* Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients.
* Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage a high‐volume caseload through a solution‐focused lens.
About You
The ability to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare's Mission, Vision and Values and its Code of Ethics and Conduct in partnership with schools.
EEO Statement
CatholicCare welcomes applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities. CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment and will also require a Working with Children Check.
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