Primary School | Part time Role |

Based in Ryde Professional development and clinical support offered

Are you a professionally accredited psychologist, social worker or PACFA registered counsellor looking for a rewarding career that offers flexibility? Our School Counsellor roles offer a unique setting for you to refine your skills, working in a small team with ongoing support and professional development from a dedicated Manager. We are looking for an experienced practitioner with a passion for working with students. The presentations that we deal with are often complex, so a level of experience and maturity is essential for this role.

Catholic Care is an organisation that values and actively promotes diversity and inclusion and service to community. Our School Counselling Program works across Catholic schools. Our Counsellors are based in the school and support student wellbeing by:

Providing individual and group therapeutic counselling services, referrals for students and advice to school staff

Providing services to the school community, including workshop/education sessions for students, parents and staff

Liaising with other agencies and external services where appropriate

Position Description We’re currently offering a Part Time Opportunity in Ryde

What can we offer you?

Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities

Paid term breaks with a maximum of 3 reserved workdays

Professional Growth: paid training during term breaks to support role requirements

Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay

Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions

Wellbeing:



We value your wellbeing and offer free access to a Fitness Passport, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations and other regular wellbeing activities to support you through your working day

About you To be a successful candidate you will have:

The ability to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare’s Mission, Vision and Values and its Code of Ethics and Conduct in partnership with Catholic Schools Broken Bay

Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or paid membership of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) with a classification of practicing member.

Minimum two years’ experiencepost qualifying, in providing counselling services addressing emotional and/or behavioural needs to children and adolescents, and their families, and to At-Risk students.

School experience is an advantage

Ability to use CMIS and manage all reporting requirements, case notes, assessments and case plans

Demonstrated knowledge of current NSW Child Protection Legislation

Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development and mental health issues

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively with a team and engage with multiple stakeholders





Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients

Experience in delivery of group work and presentations, and the capacity to develop and deliver social/emotional education to staff and parents

The ability to work independently, a willingness and capacity to take initiative and to manage a high-volume counselling caseload through a solution focused lens

A full unrestricted NSW Driver licence and access to a car

Applications for this position close on

9November 2026 unless a successful candidate is selected earlier. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.

Assessment Process Candidate suitability will be assessed by attending interview and the completion of assessment tasks. From this process we will confirm suitability for a role as a School Counsellor and discuss with you current and upcoming vacancies.

Need more information? If you cannot find the answer you need, contact Mariefe Rizaldo, by email at ***@catholiccare.org.

About us CatholicCare is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

CatholicCare requires the preferred a

📌 School Counsellor (Ryde)
🏢 Catholiccare Sydney
📍 Ryde