Posted 11 August, 2026
Counsellor | Northern Territory
Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with a respected community organisation to recruit an experienced Counsellor for a permanent or fixed-term opportunity based in the Northern Territory.
If you're looking for a community-based counselling role with purpose, this is an opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's most unique regions while providing meaningful support to individuals, families and the wider community.
Further Details
You'll provide culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and support to individuals, families and groups, helping strengthen social and emotional wellbeing while building trusted relationships within the community.
You'll deliver counselling, psychosocial assessments, support planning and community outreach, while supporting clients experiencing trauma, grief, loss and mental health challenges. You'll also work with internal and external services to coordinate referrals and connect clients with the right support.
You will enjoy:
This is where the lifestyle really sets the role apart.
You'll be living in a unique regional hub surrounded by some of the Northern Territory's most spectacular coastline and landscapes. It's a place where you can finish work on a Friday and be fishing, swimming, boating or exploring the coastline within minutes.
The community is well serviced for a regional location, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, schools, healthcare services, sporting facilities and other essential amenities. Regular flights to Darwin make it easy to stay connected with friends and family.
Essential Criteria
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have a proven track record of placing nurses, midwives and allied health professionals into rewarding positions across Australia, partnering with some of the country's leading hospitals, health services and community organisations.
Our clients know that we only represent the best candidates out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $500 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
*sign up bonus is paid once you have completed your first minimum 3 months in the position
If you're looking for a community-based counselling role with purpose, this is an opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's most unique regions while providing meaningful support to individuals, families and the wider community.
Further Details
- $2,000 Curis Sign-Up Bonus*
- Live and work in a stunning remote coastal community
- Monday to Friday — no shift work
- Permanent or fixed-term contract option
- Base salary up to $100,000 + 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging available to boost your take-home pay
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Live in a region renowned for its fishing, beaches, boating and outdoor lifestyle
You'll provide culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and support to individuals, families and groups, helping strengthen social and emotional wellbeing while building trusted relationships within the community.
You'll deliver counselling, psychosocial assessments, support planning and community outreach, while supporting clients experiencing trauma, grief, loss and mental health challenges. You'll also work with internal and external services to coordinate referrals and connect clients with the right support.
You will enjoy:
- Working Monday to Friday without shift work
- Working in a culturally diverse, community-based environment
- Developing strong, meaningful relationships with clients and community
- Applying trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches
- Having the opportunity to make a genuine difference through your work
- Embracing an incredible outdoor lifestyle
This is where the lifestyle really sets the role apart.
You'll be living in a unique regional hub surrounded by some of the Northern Territory's most spectacular coastline and landscapes. It's a place where you can finish work on a Friday and be fishing, swimming, boating or exploring the coastline within minutes.
The community is well serviced for a regional location, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, schools, healthcare services, sporting facilities and other essential amenities. Regular flights to Darwin make it easy to stay connected with friends and family.
Essential Criteria
- Diploma or higher qualification in Counselling, Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology or a related field
- Understanding of the unique challenges and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Experience delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and support services
- Knowledge of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB), mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues
- Current driver's licence
- Full Australian working rights
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have a proven track record of placing nurses, midwives and allied health professionals into rewarding positions across Australia, partnering with some of the country's leading hospitals, health services and community organisations.
Our clients know that we only represent the best candidates out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $500 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
*sign up bonus is paid once you have completed your first minimum 3 months in the position
