Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and

Services
Job title School Counsellor Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $73,100 - $93,041 Location Various
Position number 50150 RTF 359731 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact Rachel Fernandez, Assistant Director School Counselling - 0474 316 926 or

[email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359731
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this
with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal
applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
School counsellors provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based interventions. The
school counsellor collaborates closely with a school’s wellbeing team and families and plays a vital role in promoting wellbeing, inclusion and
attendance through using a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework. Through offering whole school/class support, small group
interventions and individual counselling, the school counsellor builds strong partnerships within the school community and contributes to a
positive, supportive environment that enhances student outcomes for all learners.
Context statement
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated
support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. SWIPS provides
advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning
environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential. Family Inclusive Practice is a key focus,
fostering strong school, family and community partnerships to enhance student wellbeing and success.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. In collaboration with the school’s wellbeing team and families deliver social, emotional, and wellbeing services to ensure timely support

for all student, under the supervision of a School Counsellor Team Leader
2. Deliver differentiated supports that improve the wellbeing and safety of children and students at whole school, whole class, small group

and individual levels within the allocated school/s
3. Works closely with the school and families to ensure family inclusive practices are embedded and parental consent is obtained for group

work and short-term case work/counselling.
4. Maintain high standards of practice documentation and records management, ensuring adherence to the legislation, policy frameworks,

guidelines and practice standards while accurately recording information in department databases.
5. Consult with schools and families to evaluate student functioning and impacting issues to facilitate access and participation to maximise

educational outcomes for students.
6. Participate in compulsory training to maintain current practice knowledge and ensure adherence to departmental policies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. An Australian degree or diploma in Counselling that meets full eligibility requirements for membership with the Australian Counselling

Association (ACA), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Australian Community Counselling Association
(ACCA),



OR approved social work qualification for eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW),
OR psychology qualifications that enable provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (through AHPRA).

2. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing a variety of social emotional and wellbeing services at individual, group and whole
school level for children and young people with additional needs, including current evidence based practice in managing self-harm and
suicide risk including safety planning

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

4. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with the school’s wellbeing team to support complex student need and strong
relationship/knowledge of when to refer to specialist services when outside the scope of education services.

5. Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment and drive to persist and achieve desired
outcomes.

6. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Desirable
1. Experience working in a school setting, and/or with children and young people.
Further information
All applicants are required to hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or have the ability to obtain. School
Counsellors may be required to travel between schools and corporate offices in urban or regional areas and may require travel by four wheel
drive vehicle, Four wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of Education and Training.
Approved: March 2025 Amanda Hubber, Senior Director, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

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Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and
Services

Job title School Counsellor Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Various
Position number 50150 RTF 359731 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact Rachel Fernandez, Assistant Director School Counselling - 0474 316 926 or

[email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359731
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this
with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal
applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
School counsellors provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based interventions. The
school counsellor collaborates closely with a schools wellbeing team and families and plays a vital role in promoting wellbeing, inclusion and
attendance through using a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Through offering whole school/class support, small group interventions
and individual counselling, the school counsellor builds strong partnerships within the school community and contributes to a positive,




supportive environment that enhances student outcomes for all learners.
Context statement
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated
support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. SWIPS provides
advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning
environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential. Family Inclusive Practice is a key focus,
fostering strong school, family and community partnerships to enhance student wellbeing and success.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. In collaboration with the schools wellbeing team and families deliver social, emotional, and wellbeing services to ensure timely support

for all students.
2. Deliver differentiated supports that improve the wellbeing and safety of children and students through whole school, whole class, small

group and individual level interventions.
3. Works closely with the school and families to ensure family inclusive practices are embedded and parental consent is obtained for group

work and short-term case work/counselling.
4. Maintain high standards of practice documentation and records management and ensure adherence to the legislation, policy frameworks,

guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the department databases.
5. Consult with schools and families to evaluate student functioning and impacting issues to facilitate access and participation in order to

maximise educational outcomes for students.
6. Participate in compulsory training to maintain current practice knowledge and ensure adherence to departmental policies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. An Australian degree or diploma in Counselling that meets full eligibility requirements for membership with the Australian Counselling

Association (ACA), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Australian Community Counselling Association
(ACCA), OR approved social work qualification for eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW),
OR psychology qualifications that enable full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (through AHPRA).

2. Comprehensive knowledge, experience and qualifications to provide a variety of social emotional and wellbeing services appropriate for
individual, group and whole school level supports for children and young people with additional needs, including current evidence based
practice and experience in managing self-harm and suicide risk including safety planning.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of counselling theory and techniques, and proven ability to apply these techniques using culturally
appropriate approaches to support students’ emotional, social, and educational development.

4. Proven ability to work independently under limited direction and in collaboration with the school’s wellbeing team to support complex
student need and strong relationship/knowledge of when to refer to specialist services when outside the scope of education services.

5. Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment and drive to persist and achieve desired
outcomes.

6. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse qualified, cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Desirable
1. Recognised graduate or post graduate degree in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology
2. Experience working as a counsellor in a school setting, and/or with children and young people.
Further information
All applicants are required to hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or have the ability to obtain. School
Counsellors may be required to travel between schools and corporate offices in urban or regional areas and may require travel by four wheel
drive vehicle. Four wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of Education and Training.

📌 School Counsellor (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Alice Springs