School counsellor (nowra)

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 human dignity of all is respected and valued.

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 even if they choose to pursue a different profession within the sector.

We are looking for a School Counsellor who is passionate about making a difference in the social and emotional lives of young people, to join our team in the Shoalhaven on a maximum‐term basis.

CatholicCare has been committed to providing support to schools, students and families in our Catholic Diocese of Wollongong schools for over 20 years. We serve over 19,000 students across 38 primary and high schools in the Illawarra, Macarthur and Shoalhaven area. As a member of the School, Student and Family Program (SSFP) you will have the opportunity to work systemically with families, provide therapeutic support, deliver workshops to support youth, and teachers.

The salary range for this position ranges from $41.10 to $50.37 per hour.

• Competitive salaries and hourly rates
• Salary packaging options
• Additional paid personal leave every year
• Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
• Study Leave
• Professional development including internal and external training opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance through hybrid working models, flex time and flexible working arrangements*
• Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (registered Psychologist, Social Work, Psychotherapy counselling)
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Clinical Membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), or general registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• Ability to work autonomously
• Emotional resilience
• Be able to respond to critical incidents
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively within the school environment
• Knowledge of a Pastoral Care model of supporting in Catholic Schools
• Current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)

For more information, please contact Tanya McPhee on 0427 170 484.

Close Date: 27 June 2025

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