Community Counsellor - Darwin with Travel to Daly River

About the role

CatholicCare NT is recruiting a Community Counsellor based in Darwin who travels regularly to Daly River. The role engages and networks with the community to support social, emotional and wellbeing outcomes, with a particular focus on building relationships with the Daly River community. It also supports the Darwin Counselling team through one-on-one or group counselling.

Key responsibilities

• Engage and network with the community to support social, emotional and wellbeing outcomes so the program meets its objectives
• Build relationships with the Daly River community
• Support the Darwin Counselling team through one-on-one or group counselling

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work (or related field) and relevant experience in a similar role
• At least five years' experience in relevant practice
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly with Indigenous people
• Knowledge of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework
• Willingness to commit to a FIFO role and to actively connect with the community

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to write effective case notes within a designated case note structure
• Ability to contribute to funding contract reports

What we offer

• Above award salary
• Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 per year)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 retailers
• Wellbeing centre access
• Relocation assistance of up to $3,000 and two weeks of accommodation

Applications close on 9am Tuesday 8 December 2026; interviews are rolling. Only applications submitted directly through the CatholicCare NT careers website are considered. Employment is subject to a satisfactory national police check, a Working with Children (Ochre) card, a social media and adverse media check, and an international criminal history check if you have lived abroad for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.