Counsellor

On Offer

• SCHADS Grade 5 salary circa $98k + Super 
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Short term accommodation available (3 month lease agreement) - $195 week/ one bedroom motel style accommodation
• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 

The Role

As a Counsellor, you will:

• Provide individual counselling to adults, couples, and families to strengthen relationships, support wellbeing, and ensure the safety of children.
• Offer child-centred, trauma-informed counselling (including play therapy) to improve children’s attachments, developmental milestones, and resilience.
• Facilitate groupwork programs to address client needs and deliver measurable wellbeing outcomes.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Engage in regular supervision, critical reflection, and evaluation to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Uphold safeguarding policies to protect children and young people from abuse or neglect.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work (additional counselling studies are highly regarded).
• Experience: Proven ability to work with children, young people, adults, and families using evidence-based approaches.
• Professional Membership: Eligibility for PACFA, AASW, or ACA membership.
• Cultural Competency: Experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and case note-writing abilities.
• Unlimited work rights in Australia.
• Valid NT Driver’s Licence
• Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance).
• Satisfactory criminal history check (including International Criminal History Check, if applicable).
• Compliance with NT Chief Health Officer directions for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.