SCHADS Award Grade 5 = $101,791p.a. PLUS Superannuation
Full time Monday-Friday. 8:00am to 4:30pm based in Katherine NT
Relocation support $$$ plus option to salary package your pay
Considering a change? Relocate to Katherine NT, and join our team.
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Counsellor to offer support to our local community in Katherine, NT.
Some Of The CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits We Offer
We pay above the Award Salary - SCHADS Gr5.1 $101,791p.a.
Relocation assistance of $3,000 from CatholicCare NT to offset your moving costs PLUS the opportunity to apply for a THRIVE grant through NTPHN for up to a further $7,000** (see details and link below)
Six Weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading
Not for Profit Salary packaging option - save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to$15,900 p/a) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
Staff Recognition and Rewards program, providing discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses and specialty stores.
Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
NTPHN Thrive Grant - Eligible professionals who relocate to Katherine NT (MM6) need to apply directly to NT PHN and may be offered a "Thrive" grant of up to $7,000 to assist with relocation expenses. This grant is a federal government initiative independent of CatholicCare NT and is administered by NT PHN. More information on eligibility and how to apply can be found here:
More About The Counselling Program
CatholicCare NT's counselling program aims to enable children, young people and adults in all their diversity to develop and sustain safe, supportive and nurturing family relationships, and reduce the emotional, social and economic costs associated with disruption to family relationships.
CatholicCare NT provides a number of Family and Relationships programs including: Family and Relationship Service / Counselling School Students / Employee Assistance Program / Crime Victims support.
More About What You'll Be Doing As Our Counsellor
We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated Counsellor to join our dynamic team in Katherine (NT), providing high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate counselling and groupwork services.
The counsellor's role is to support and strengthen family relationships, prevent breakdown, enhance children and young people's wellbeing and mental health, assist couples and families to manage issues arising from relationships, including family violence, and support children after parental separation.
CatholicCare NT Counsellors provide a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions including family therapy, individual counselling and groups, support and information and referral. These interventions are primarily targeted to support critical family development and transition points including formation, extension, and separation.
Here's What We Are Looking For
Essential - Qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
Eligibility for membership with one of the following professional bodies:
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASN)
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
PACFA Member Association.
Direct experience working with children, young people, adults and families using a broad range of evidence-based counselling and group work approaches to support clients
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including case note writing
Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
How To Apply
This role requires specific experience and qualifications. As such, we will assess applications that include:
A Detailed Resume
A cover letter describing your counselling approach and experience
Contact details of two referees, including a recent manager
Please read the full role description (attached below).
For more information about CatholicCare NT please visit our careers website.
Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 31 March 2026
Interviews on: Interviews will be conducted as soon as suitable applications are received - so apply now
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager. Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
About KATHERINE - NT
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Katherine is a town situated on the Katherine River, 230km South East of Darwin. It is the fourth largest settlement in the Norther Territory. Katherine is also the closest major town to RAAF Base 'Tindal'.
Katherine locals are blessed with nearby attractions such as Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge, adorned with many ancient rock paintings. Original tribes such as the Dogoman, Jawoyn and Wardaman people now live in community with people from Victoria River District, Walpiri and Tanami Desert.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with local and aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.
Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.