Domain Healthcare & Medical – Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Location Alice Springs, NT – On‑site
Posted 1 day ago
CatholicCare NT Employee Perks
- Above Award Salary – SCHADS Gr5 $101,791 plus Superannuation
- Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
- Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
- Staff rewards programme with savings and discounts at over 450 retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support for a healthier and happier life
- Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and subsidised accommodation available
About the program
CatholicCare NT’s counselling program enables children, young people and adults of all diversity to develop and sustain safe, supportive and nurturing family relationships, and reduces the emotional, social and economic costs associated with disruption to family relationships.
About the role
We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated Counsellor to join our dynamic team in Alice Springs, providing high‑quality, responsive and culturally appropriate counselling and group work 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 evidence‑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.
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.
- Demonstrated 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: CatholicCare NT Careers
Applications close: 9 am Tuesday 23 December 2025
Interviews begin: 6 January 2026 (subject to change)
Applications will only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third‑party job boards or recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Legal and compliance
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 a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children (Ochre) Card, Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
If you have resided overseas for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, an International Criminal History Check (ICHC) is required prior to commencement.
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