Manager School Counselling

• Based in Lewisham for the Auburn-Lakemba Hub
• Full-time | Hybrid| Get School Holidays Off
• $60.95 + Super + Salary Packaging

The Manager School Counselling will have a supported transition into the role from a Director in our School Counselling program.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and inspire a team of professionals through effective supervision, coaching and development, creating a culture of engagement, accountability and excellence.
• Ensure the successful delivery of strategic and operational goals while driving continuous service improvement.
• Develop workforce capability by supporting advanced practice skills in assessment, decision making, stakeholder engagement and risk management.
• Provide leadership and support during crises and critical incidents, promoting staff confidence, resilience and effective practice.
• Champion culturally responsive and child-safe practices that strengthen outcomes for children, families and school communities.

About You:

To be a successful applicant you will have:

• Relevant program specific qualifications, expertise and required professional membership: AHPRA, AASW or PACFA
• Industry relevant experience coordinating and implementing services while supporting a team of counsellors to deliver client outcomes
• Skills in managing and providing supervision to a team of counsellors
• Demonstrated understanding of child protection, domestic/family violence and other relevant legislation
• High level communication, consultation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated capacity to implement a person-centred approach to service delivery
• Ability to travel between schools within your designated Sydney region – valid NSW Driver Licence and access to a registered vehicle is required for this role

Favourable:

• Experience in School Counselling
• Previous provision in supervision

What can we offer you?

• A comprehensive orientation process
• Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Paid term breaks
• Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take home pay

We value your wellbeing and fitness passport, offer free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations and other regular wellbeing activities to support you through your working day

Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being. Join us today!

To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria).

Applications for this position close on 14 August 2026.  Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.

Need More Information? Please contact Amber Thompson, Director, Schools, **************@catholiccare.org.