Team Leader, School Wellbeing Program

Based in either Bathurst, Orange or Dubbo

Permanent – Part Time - 45.6 hours per fortnight

Centacare - Where expertise meets empathy

Are you a driven leader in human services? Passionate about youth wellbeing? Ready to manage a dedicated team and make a real difference in School Communities?

About the Role

We are seeking a Team Leader, School Wellbeing Program who can lead and inspire a team of counsellors, provide vital clinical support, and help shape the direction of a crucial program. If you have demonstrated experience leading and managing teams in a human service environment and possess strong knowledge of mental health, child/adolescent counselling, and child protection, we want to hear from you!

Why join Centacare?

When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive organisation that values your contribution. We offer a great range of benefits, including:

· Above award pay rates, generous salary packaging

· A flexible and supportive work environment

· An extra wellbeing leave day

· Assistance with developing your skills and abilities to further your career opportunities.

Skills and Experience

1. Accredited university education in psychology, social work, or mental health

2. Eligibility for membership with AASW, PACFA, or AHPRA registration

3. Experience in clinical supervision or willingness to work towards

4. Demonstrated experience leading teams in human services

5. Knowledge of mental health, the education system, and developmental psychology

6. High level experience in child/adolescent-centred and family-focused counselling

7. Knowledge of current child protection legislation

8. Ability to develop professional networks and engage stakeholders

Essential Requirements

· Eligibility to work in Australia

· Current Driver’s Licence

· Current Working with Children Check clearance

· Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

How Do You Apply

Considered applications will require a cover letter, resume and a statement addressing the above eight (8) “Skills and Experience” points

Applications Close 5pm Friday 20th June 2025

A copy of the Position Description is available on request. For further information please contact:

Susan Anderson, Manager School Wellbeing Program

Mobile 0490 207 813
email [email protected]

About Us

· Centacare is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of professional social services to the families and communities in the Central West and beyond.

· We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

· All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual or gender orientation, age, disability, marital status, carer responsibilities, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

· Centacare is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

· Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from a Cultural and Linguistic Diverse background are warmly encouraged to apply

· Centacare is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse.