Direct Care Worker

We are looking for an experienced counsellor to provide support in our schools in the Central Coast.

- $47.97 + Super + Salary Packaging | Enjoy leave during school holidays

- Part time and Full-time opportunity, based in Central Coast Area

- Professional development and clinical support offered

Are you a professionally accredited psychologist, social worker or PACFA registered counsellor looking for a rewarding career that offers flexibility?

Our School Counsellor roles offer a unique environment for you to refine your skills, working in a small team with ongoing support and professional development from a dedicated Manager. We are looking for an experienced practitioner with a passion for working with students. The presentations that we deal with are often complex, so a level of experience and maturity is essential for this role.

CatholicCare is an organisation that values and actively promotes diversity and inclusion and service to community. Our School Counselling Program works across schools. Our Counsellors are based in the school and support student wellbeing by:

- Providing individual and group therapeutic counselling services, referrals for students and advice to school staff

- Providing services to the school community, including workshop/education sessions for students, parents and staff

- Liaising with other agencies and external services where appropriate

Position Description

We're currently offering exciting opportunities:

- Full and part time position available

What can we offer you?

- Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities

- Paid term breaks with a maximum of 3 reserved workdays

- Professional Growth: paid training during term breaks to support role requirements

- Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay

- Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions

- Wellbeing: We value your wellbeing and offer free access to a Fitness Passport, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations and other regular wellbeing activities to support you through your working day

About you

To be a successful candidate you will have:

- The ability to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare’s Mission, Vision and Values and its Code of Ethics and Conduct in partnership with schools.

- Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or paid membership of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) with a classification of practicing member.

- Minimum two years’ experience post qualifying, in providing counselling services addressing emotional and/or behavioural needs to children and adolescents, and their families, and to At‑Risk students.

- School experience is an advantage

- Ability to use CMIS and manage all reporting requirements, case notes, assessments and case plans

- Demonstrated knowledge of current NSW Child Protection Legislation

- Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development and mental health issues

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively with a team and engage with multiple stakeholders

- Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients

- Experience in delivery of group work and presentations, and the capacity to develop and deliver social/emotional education to staff and parents

- The ability to work independently, a willingness and capacity to take initiative and to manage a high-volume counselling caseload through a solution focused lens

- A full unrestricted NSW Driver licence and access to a car

How to apply?

ClickApplyto view the Position Description and begin your online application

To be considered for this role, you will need to attach yourresume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Applications for this position close on 10 October 2025 unless a successful candidate is selected earlier. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.

Assessment Process

Candidate suitability will be assessed by attending interview and the completion of assessment tasks. From this process we will confirm suitability for a role as a School Counsellor and discuss with you current and upcoming vacancies.

Need more information?

If you cannot find the answer you need, contact Mariefe Rizaldo, by email at mariefe.rizaldo@catholiccare.org.

About us

CatholicCare is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We're an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment and will also require a Working with Children Check.

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