Counsellor and Program Developer

Schools Wellbeing Program

Join a Program That Changes Lives – And Grow While You Do It

Counsellor and Program Developer – Schools Wellbeing Program (SWP)
Full-Time

Location: Dubbo

Hourly Rate: $52.00

Are you ready to make a real difference in young lives while advancing your professional impact and expertise?

As a Counsellor and Program Developer in our dynamic Schools Wellbeing Program, you will be at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing support across school communities – helping students, families, and educators thrive.

What is in it for you?

Make a lasting impact on student mental health and school wellbeing

Shape and deliver innovative therapeutic programs tailored to real needs

Lead with purpose through clinical support, mentorship, and strategic program development

Grow professionally in a supportive environment that values development, supervision, and best practice

Enjoy flexibility and variety – from direct counselling and crisis support to high-level collaboration and program design

Work for purpose with Centacare, the trusted social services arm of the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst, in close partnership with CEDB

Why Join Centacare?

At Centacare, we care for our people as much as we care for the communities we serve. That’s why we offer a great range of benefits, including:

Above award pay rates

Generous salary packaging options

An extra wellbeing leave day – because your mental health matters

A flexible and supportive work environment

Ongoing professional development support – we invest in your growth

Career progression opportunities in a respected and values-led organisation

About the Role

This exciting and newly created role includes four key components:

Delivering counselling services in schools

Providing a locum school counselling service within reasonable travel

Designing bespoke therapeutic programs and interventions

Supporting counsellors and leading practice through supervision and mentorship

You will provide expert therapeutic services to students, families, and educators, and support the Clinical Lead with program design, research, and strategic implementation.

Your Key Contributions

Lead and deliver individual and group counselling for students

Respond to school crises with timely, effective support

Design and deliver targeted mental health and wellbeing programs

Mentor and support school counsellors through supervision and guidance

Build strong partnerships with school communities

Support a consultative, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach

What You will Bring

A recognised qualification in psychology, social work, or mental health

Eligibility with AHPRA, AASW, or PACFA

Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or community setting

A passion for therapeutic innovation and collaboration

Experience in supervision (or willingness to pursue qualification)

Commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and ethical practice

If you are driven by purpose, motivated to lead positive change, and ready to bring both your clinical and creative strengths to a role that matters — we want to hear from you.

Apply Now

Considered applications will require a cover letter out lining why your skills and experience meet the positions requirements and an up-to-date resume

Applications Close 5pm Friday 29th August 2025

But do not wait – we will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come in and application closure date may be moved forward if a candidate is found earlier than the date.

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.