Scasp Counsellor

OverviewBased in Darwin with beautiful landscapes and year-round warm temperatures.SCHADS Above Award Salary Grade 5 - $101,791 per annum plus super.
Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 and two weeks accommodation.Employee BenefitsAbove Award SalarySix Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal LeaveSalary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailersAccess to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier lifeRelocation assistance offered up to $3,000 and two weeks of accommodationAbout The ProgramCatholicCare NT\'s Supporting Children after Separation Program (SCASP) is funded through Family Relationships services funding.The program is aimed at supporting children and young people adjust to family separation by providing them with a safe space to express their feelings, build resilience, and strengthen their relationships with parents and caregivers.In recognizing that separation can be a challenging and confusing time for children, the program aims to assist children by delivering age appropriate support that helps to understand and cope with changes in family structure; develop healthy ways to express emotions; strengthen self- esteem and confidence; and maintain positive and support relationships with both parents where possible.About The RoleThe role of the Counsellor is to provide high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate counselling services to support children during or after parental separation.The counsellor's role is to support and enhance children and young people's wellbeing and mental health, including those experiencing family violence.CatholicCare NT Counsellors provide a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions including family therapy, individual and groups counselling, 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 ForRelevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work (or related field) and relevant experience in a similar roleDemonstrated experience working with children, young people, adults and familiesMembership (or eligibility to obtain membership) of a governing body such as PACFA, AASW, ACA or equivalentDemonstrated competence in using a broad range of evidence-based counselling and group work approaches to support client outcomesHow To ApplyFor a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website: Close9am Tuesday 07 October 2025InterviewsRolling interviews.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 will not be considered.Safeguarding Children & Young PeopleCatholicCare 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.
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