Provide therapeutic support to children in schools around a range of matters including relationships, family or educational issues. Based in Aldinga

The Role

Due to an internal movement, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced counsellor to join our school counselling team. This is a fixed term, part time role (30.4 hours per fortnight) until 18 January 2026 with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Work schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays – 8:30am – 4:36pm

As a School Counsellor you will provide 1:1 therapeutic support to children in Catholic Schools in metropolitan Adelaide and some country areas. In this role, you will support students facing challenges and facilitate referrals to appropriate services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling support for students experiencing difficulties with relationships, family, or educational issues.
• Work closely with the Principal and/or leadership team to support student wellbeing and school initiatives.
• Liaise with external agencies to support students and families at risk, including providing referral pathways when needed.
• Apply a child-focused approach and thorough understanding of child development in all aspects of working with children and families.
• Work with students and families in crisis, providing both proactive and reactive support.

See attached Position Description for full details.

What you need to bring

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or other relevant field
• RAN- EC- training certification
• Experience in working with parents, children and young people(desirable)
• Experience working in a school setting(desirable)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Experience using Athena Penelope electronic client management system

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $49.28 per hour + super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Experienced and supportive leadership
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Andy Wong, Manager, on 0437 326 598.

Applications close 5pm, Monday, 24 March 2025.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.