- Make a meaningful difference supporting LGBTQIASB+ communities across the NT

- Territory-wide service delivery through face-to-face counselling and telehealth

- 5 weeks annual leave + salary packaging + professional development + monthly supervision

About the Role

NTAHC is seeking a passionate and inclusive LGBTQIASB+ Counsellor to join the Living Well team and provide accessible, affirming and trauma-informed counselling and wellbeing support across the Northern Territory.

You’ll provide individual counselling, group work, referrals, advocacy and resource development, supporting clients with low to moderate needs including mental health and wellbeing, trauma, gender affirmation, neurodivergence, disability and general wellbeing.

The position is primarily based in Darwin, with Territory-wide service delivery through face-to-face appointments and telehealth. Some travel may be required.

About You

You’ll have:

- A Bachelor and/or Master qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, social work or psychology

- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with PACFA Clinical, ACA Level 3+, AASW Full Membership or AHPRA

- Experience working within a trauma-informed framework and providing therapeutic counselling

- Ability to independently manage client intake, assessment, treatment planning and caseloads

- A strong commitment to LGBTQIASB+ inclusive practice

- Understanding of the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including Brotherboys and Sistergirls

- 2+ years’ post-qualification counselling experience or equivalent

- Strong referral, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills





- Lived experience as a member of the LGBTQIASB+ community or NTAHC priority populations is highly valued and strongly encouraged.

What’s on Offer?

- 0.8 FTE – 30.4 hours per week

- Health Professional and Support Services Award 2020 Level 3

- 5 weeks annual leave

- Professional Development Fund

- Monthly supervision

- Parental leave

- Salary packaging perks

If you’re passionate about creating safe, inclusive and affirming spaces and want to make a genuine difference for LGBTQIASB+ communities across the NT, apply today or give Rell a call for a further discussion – 08 8982 1047

for this LGBTQIASB+ Counsellor – NTAHC job

At a glance

- Job reference: AD-1908
- Location: Darwin
- Job category: Allied health
- Pay rate: $45.89 – $52.19 per hour
- Published: 6 October, 2026

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