Counsellor – Catholic Care – Tennant Creek
* Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
* Salary packaging option – up to an additional $15,900 p/a
* Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
About Us:
At CatholicCare NT, we are committed to supporting children, young people, adults, and families in all their diversity. Our counselling programs focus on strengthening family relationships, enhancing wellbeing, and reducing the emotional, social, and economic costs associated with family disruption.
We offer a range of counselling and groupwork services, including:
* Family & Relationship Services (FaRS)
* Counselling for Catholic School Students
* Supporting Children After Separation
* Employment Assistance Program
* Children & Parenting Counselling (including support for families affected by alcohol, other drugs, or family violence)
* Domestic Violence Counselling
* Crime Victims Support
The Role:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Counsellor to join our cohesive and supportive team in Tennant Creek. You will provide high-quality, responsive, and culturally appropriate counselling and groupwork services to individuals, couples, and families, supporting them through key family development and transition points.
You will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including family therapy, individual counselling, and group work, tailored to the needs of children, young people, and adults.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver individual and group counselling to support safe, nurturing, and resilient family relationships.
* Provide child-focused, trauma-informed interventions, including play therapy, to improve wellbeing outcomes.
* Maintain accurate case notes, data, and reports in line with program requirements.
* Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, schools, community organisations, and government agencies.
* Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and evaluation activities to ensure high-quality service delivery.
* Adhere to CatholicCare NT's safeguarding children policies and professional standards.
About You:
You are a compassionate, culturally competent team player with the ability to work with families in challenging circumstances. You demonstrate:
* Relevant qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work (with evidence of counselling study if Psychology or Social Work).
* Experience working with children, young people, adults, and families.
* Membership or eligibility to join PACFA, AASW, or ACA.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and case note writing skills.
* Cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous clients.
* The ability to work with initiative, reflection, and accountability.
* Requirements
* Australian Citizenship or unlimited work rights.
* Satisfactory criminal history check and Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.
* Valid NT Driver's Licence.
* Six-month probation period.
If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now or give Rell a call on to find out more.
for this Counsellor – Catholic Care – Tennant Creek job
Job Reference:
AD-1746
BARKLY
* Job Category:
Allied health
- Pay Rate:
$101,791 +Super +17.5% leave loading & salary packaging options
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