School Counsellors
Job No:
CCW670
Location:
Illawarra, Macarthur, Southern Highands, Shoalhaven
We are looking for empathetic and motivated School Counsellors to join our School, Student & Family Program. School Counsellors provide counselling and group work to students, as well as consultation to support parents, carers and school staff. School Counsellors work closely with multiple stakeholders to promote a holistic model of care that enhances student wellbeing.
- Pay rate: $46.14 to $55.42 per hour
- Hours per week: Varies
- Position type: Part-Time positions available
- Locations: Illawarra, Macarthur, Southern Highlands & Shoalhaven regions
We are also looking at building our talent pool for future opportunities, so encourage you to apply!
Perks with Purpose, Because You Matter
In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy:
- Increase your take home pay through Salary Packaging options with our provider, Maxxia!
- Access a range of fitness and health facilities through Fitness Passport
- 15 days paid personal leave every year
- Enjoy 3 additional weeks of paid leave during term-time holidays
- Be rewarded for helping our team grow with our Refer a Friend Program
- Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
What you bring to the role
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology
- Eligibility for professional membership with one of the following: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA - Clinical), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA - General Registration for Psychologists)
- WWCC
- Proven experience providing counselling, case work and group work interventions for children, adolescence and families
- Demonstrated ability to apply strengths-based practice and early intervention strategies
- Knowledge of a range of evidence-based counselling approaches and interventions
- Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, mandatory reporting requirements, and best practice protocols in working with vulnerable children and families
- Client-centred and ethical approach, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Built on Care, Driven by People
CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued by putting people first.
We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out of school hours care, community age and disability care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us.
Click here for the Position Description.
For further information contact Natalie Gill at natalieg@catholiccare.dow.org.au
Close Date: 31 October 2026
This role may close before the official date as we review applications continuously. If you’re passionate about making a difference, apply today!
CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.
CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.
