School Counsellor

About the role

Centacare NENW, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, is looking for a School Counsellor to join its Catholic Schools Office (CSO) program. The counsellor supports the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in school communities across the Armidale Diocese, working with school leadership, educators, families and external service providers. The position is full time (38 hours per week) under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award, Level 1, at $40.19-$46.18 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group counselling to students, including those facing stress, trauma or challenging life circumstances.
• Design, deliver and evaluate mental health and wellbeing programs focused on prevention, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with schools, teachers and families to identify student needs and support positive learning environments.
• Provide guidance, resources and mental health information to educators and school communities.
• Coordinate referrals to specialist mental health services, community resources and external support networks.
• Maintain accurate records and follow ethical, confidential, evidence-informed practice.
• Take part in professional supervision, ongoing learning and individual development planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline, with current registration or membership with AHPRA, AASW, ACA or PACFA.
• Demonstrated experience delivering individual and group counselling, especially with children and adolescents.
• Ability to communicate well, build relationships and work with students, families, educators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ethical counselling practice and ongoing professional development.

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $18,500 per year for living and entertainment expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
• Career development through professional development, supervision and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture and recognition through the WOW Awards program.

Applications close on 12 November 2026; candidates apply through SEEK with a resume and a cover letter. Employment screening, including a National Police Check and a NSW Working With Children Check, applies.