Team Leader – Schools Wellbeing Program – Maternity Leave Cover Opportunity

Lead with Purpose. Support with Compassion. Inspire Change

Team Leader – Schools Wellbeing Program (SWP)
Full-Time | Fixed-Term (Maternity Leave Cover)
Location: Bathurst / Orange (Multiple Sites)

Hourly Rate: $58.81

Why Join Centacare?

When you work with Centacare – the social services arm of the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst

– you are not just joining an organisation; you are becoming part of a mission-driven team that puts people first.

We care for our people as much as we care for the communities we serve. That is why we offer a great range of benefits, including:

- Above award pay rates
- Generous salary packaging options
- Extra wellbeing leave day – because your mental health matters
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Professional development support – we invest in your growth
- Career progression opportunities in a respected and values-led organisation

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will lead a team of school counsellors across primary and high/central schools within the Diocese. You will play a vital role in the ongoing support and clinical supervision of your team, respond to critical incidents, and help shape the direction of a well-established wellbeing program.

As part of the SWP Leadership Team, your leadership will directly influence positive outcomes for students and ensure the wellbeing of both your team and the school communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide responsive leadership and support to your team of school counsellors

Deliver clinical supervision and oversight of day-to-day operations

Coordinate and respond to critical incidents and crises in school settings

Collaborate with the SWP Manager and Clinical Lead on performance, recruitment, and development

Ensure high-quality, ethical service delivery aligned with current legislation and best practice

Foster strong relationships with school communities and key stakeholders

About You

You are an experienced leader with a background in mental health, education, or social work and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

You will bring:

- A warm, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership style

- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling, or related field
- Eligibility for membership/registration with AHPRA, AASW, or PACFA
- Experience in clinical supervision or willingness to obtain
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and manage multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of the education sector, developmental psychology and child protection legislation

Apply Now

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role while one of our valued team members is on maternity leave.

How Do You Apply

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]

Join Centacare and help build stronger, healthier, and more resilient school communities across the Diocese of Bathurst.

Your leadership could change lives – starting now.

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.