Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $81,160 - $103,259
(including salary $68,904 - $87,700)
Professional 2 – Remuneration Package Range $106,158 - $126,245
(including salary $90,204 - $107,554)
Several vacancies are available in either Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Palmerston, Tennant Creek or Nhulunbuy, subject to negotiation with the successful applicant. Applicants will be assessed at either the P1 or P2 level based on relevant skills and experience.

Ready to support young people through evidence-based mental health care?

Want to make a real impact on student wellbeing across NT school settings?

Deliver school-based counselling to support student wellbeing and safety

Are you a school counsellor passionate about ensuring all children feel welcomed and supported to learn and reach their full potential?

The Team
The Client Services team supports schools to enhance student wellbeing and safety through evidence-based interventions, working alongside multidisciplinary teams of allied health and special education professionals. The team operates within Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS), part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which delivers tailored support to improve inclusion, engagement, and learning access for children and students.

SWIPS provides expert advice and guidance to ensure all students are welcomed into inclusive learning environments where they can thrive. A strong focus on Family Inclusive Practice underpins the work, fostering partnerships between schools, families and communities to support student wellbeing and success.

The Role
As a School Counsellor, you will provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students, collaborating closely with school wellbeing teams and families. You’ll play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing, inclusion and attendance of students through a multi-tiered system of support.

By providing whole school and class support, small group interventions and individual counselling, you’ll be able to build strong partnerships within the school community and contribute to a positive, supportive environment that enhances outcomes for all students.

You will be based predominantly based in schools, working under corporate based conditions with flexibility for potential travel between schools and corporate offices in both urban and regional areas. Travel to regional areas may require a four-wheel drive vehicle and training will be provided by the Department of Education and Training.

The Benefits

Attractive salary package

Generous leave entitlements and leave loading allowance.

Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.

Study and professional learning opportunities to develop your career and professional practice.

Relocation allowance for suitable intrastate and interstate candidates for ongoing positions.

Attraction and retention incentives based on certain conditions and eligibility.

Real opportunities for long term employment and career progression with the Northern Territory Government.

About you
You’re dedicated to supporting wellbeing and promoting student success. To be successful you will have:

A tertiary qualification in Counselling with full eligibility for membership with relevant professional associations OR approved Social Work qualification with full eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers, OR approved psychology qualification with eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Demonstrated ability to provide social, emotional and wellbeing support at individual, group and whole-school levels, using evidence-based practices, including managing self-harm, suicide risk and safety planning

Knowledge of counselling theory and techniques, applying culturally appropriate approaches to support students’ emotional, social, and educational development.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school wellbeing teams to support complex student needs, a strong understanding of scope and when to refer to specialist services.

A current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or ability to obtain.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Jessica Nowak on 0499 790 424 on [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 19676
Closing date: 04/08/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search