Salary & Benefits
SCHADS Above Award Grade 5 – $101,791 per annum plus superannuation.
Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and subsidised accommodation.
* Six Weeks Annual Leave + Two Weeks Personal Leave
* Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 p/a)
* Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at 450 retailers
* Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support for a healthier life
About the Program
CatholicCare NT's counselling program aims to enable children, young people and adults to develop and sustain safe, supportive and nurturing family relationships, and reduce the emotional, social and economic costs associated with disruption to family relationships.
About the Role
We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated Counsellor to provide high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate counselling and groupwork services in Alice Springs.
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.
* Evidence based therapeutic interventions: family therapy, individual counselling, groups, support, information and referral.
* Targeted support for critical family development and transition points: formation, extension and separation.
What We Are Looking For
* Relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work is essential.
* Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, adults and families.
* Membership or eligibility to join a governing body such as PACFA, AASW or ACA.
* Competence in using a broad range of evidence based counselling and group work approaches to support client outcomes.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills including case note writing.
* Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website:
Applications close 9am Tuesday 23 December 2025.
Interviews begin 6 January 2026.
Applications may be closed earlier or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Expressions of interest from third‑party job boards or recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
CatholicCare NT is committed to 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 overseas for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, you must complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to commencement. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.
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