Are you an experienced Counsellor? Make 2026 a great year - join our team in Alice Springs as we provide high quality support to our local community. CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits Above Award Salary - SCHADS Gr5 $101,791 plus Superannuation Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave Salary packaging option to boost your pay (up to an additional $15,900 p/a) 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 to help you settle About the 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. About the role We’re looking for a qualified and experienced , compassionate and dedicated Counsellor to join our dynamic team in Alice Springs, 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. Who we are looking for A Qualified person with formal qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work. Current Membership (or eligibility to join) a professional body such as ACA (Australian Counselling Association), PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia), AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers) or similar. Demonstrated experience providing counselling support to children, young people, adults and families. 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 Submit your Resume and include examples of your counselling experience and modalities that enable you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Refer to the Job Description for more details. For a full role description please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/ Applications Close : 9am Tuesday 20 January 2026 Interviews : interviews will be arranged whenever we receive suitable applications. 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 or recruitment agencies will not be considered. ALICE SPRINGS The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is a beautiful town located in the heart of Australia, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, with strong Indigenous presence and vibrant community and art scene. The town is surrounded by stunning red desert landscapes, dotted with ancient rock formations, and home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna. Alice Springs attracts visitors from all over the world, be it for the quirky and humorous Henley-On-Todd Regatta, camel racing, or the many opportunities to learn about the local Arrernte culture. 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. Role Description - Counsellor
