Location: James Sheahan Catholic High School - Orange

Type: Permanent – 76 hours per fortnight

Days: Monday to Friday

Wage: $53.45 Per hour + Super + Salary Packaging

Why Join Us?

At Centacare, Central West & Orana, we believe every child deserves to thrive.

As part of our School Wellbeing Program, you will work alongside passionate educators and families to make a genuine difference in the lives of students.

We are not just offering a job – we are offering a role where your skills bring hope, resilience, and brighter futures to school communities.

What You Will Gain

· Ex-gratia paid leave (in excess of annual leave entitlement)

· Above award pay rates and generous salary packaging

· Extra wellbeing leave day each year – because looking after yourself matters too

· A supportive and flexible workplace – we understand life happens!

· Professional development opportunities to grow your career

· A role where your contribution has a lasting impact on young lives

What You Will Do

· Provide individual and group counselling to students facing personal, social, or academic challenges

· Support teachers and parents with practical wellbeing strategies

· Deliver evidence-based workshops and programs that empower children and strengthen resilience

· Step up in times of crisis with calm, compassionate intervention

· Contribute to a caring, collaborative school culture where every child is valued

What We Are Looking For

· A degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling

· Experience supporting children/adolescents with issues such as anxiety, trauma, or behavioural challenges

· Strong communication and teamwork skills

· Ability to bring creativity and empathy into every session

· A current Driver’s Licence, WWCC, and Child Safe Training

How to Apply

Apply today with your resume and a cover letter that shows us why you would be amazing in this role, and why we should choose you!

Applications close: 5pm Friday 26th September 2025

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.

For further information or a copy of the Position Description please contact:

Susan Anderson, Manager School Wellbeing Program

Mobile 0490 207 813
email [email protected]

If you are passionate about helping youth shine and thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team making a real difference!

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