Australian Counselling Association Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Sep 2026

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Child Mental Health Advisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

$108,675 per year

Salary & Entertainment Packaging
Generous Superannuation (additional 3% employer contribution)
2 Days Paid Wellbeing Leave & 3 Days Paid Christmas Leave

A great opportunity exists to join the Partnerships & Implementation team at Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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Program Facilitator - Restorative Day Program (FIFO)

at Drug and Alcohol Services Australia Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Arnhem, Katherine & Northern Australia NT

$116,334 – $118,799 per year + LAFH Allowance

$116-$118k per annum + Living Away From Home Allowance
Travel across the beautiful islands of East Arnhem Land
Work for an organisation making a real impact on reducing incarceration rates

Lead a Remote Restorative Day Program in East Arnhem delivering education and support to reduce substance use and criminal justice involvement.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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Listed eighteen days ago

Counsellors

at Be Recruitment Company

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Remote role - work online from anywhere in Australia
Flexible schedule - choose your own hours
Remuneration paid weekly

Qualified and accredited Mental Health professional? Looking for flexibility? Reach out!

Recruited byAlana Tomlinson

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

18d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Counsellors

at Be Recruitment Company

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine Coast QLD(Remote)

Remote role - work online from anywhere in Australia
Flexible schedule - choose your own hours
Remuneration paid weekly

Qualified and accredited Mental Health professional? Looking for flexibility? Reach out!

Recruited byAlana Tomlinson

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Online Mental Health Counsellors | Flexible Telehealth

at Tradewind Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$22000.00 - $120000.00 p.a.

See clients from anywhere in Australia, complete control over your schedule!
Choose your own working hours and days- complete & ongoing flexibility!
Access 390+ free CPD courses to support your development

Flexible online counselling 🌏 Choose your hours ⏰ Work remotely across Australia 390+ free CPD courses 🎓 Join 30,000+ clinicians world wide

Recruited byKeelan Gandrabur-Hunt

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Triage and Assessment Officer

at abrs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$55.73 ph + super + salary packaging

Parramatta with WFH arrangements
$55.73 ph + super + salary packaging (increase your take home pay!)
35 hours per week until January 2027!

Conduct triage and assessment of reports relating to abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Counsellor/ Case Worker

at Relationships Australia NT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Counsellor Advocate (Adult and Family)

at Foundation House

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine, Melbourne VIC

A part-time (0.8EFT), fixed term position
Based in our Broadmeadows office, with free onsite parking
Salary of $105-120k + super + leave loading + salary packaging

Rebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic events

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Counsellor Advocate

at Austin Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Heidelberg, Melbourne VIC

Enjoy a strong sense of purpose in the healthcare industry
Extensive wellbeing initiatives to support you in your role
Generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay

Make an impact on the lives of patients, their families and carers in this career opportunity at Austin Health

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Camp Clinician

at Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Fun, rewarding, and meaningful work
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Flexible work to fit in with your other commitments

Provide clinical assessment, support, and guidance to young people attending Kookaburra Kids programs.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five days ago

Child Counsellor

at Better Place Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Narre Warren, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$100,285.03 – $105,577.68 per year

12 month fixed term parental leave contract
Opportunity to make a real difference
Not for profit sector

Our team of passionate Child Counsellors are responsible for providing therapeutic interventions to children from separating families.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

APS6 Assessor

at Randstad - Public Sector

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$61.85 - $62.85 p.h. + super

Our Federal Government client is seeking agile, high-performing professionals to join their team as Support Needs Assessor.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Camp Clinician

at Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Fun, rewarding, and meaningful work
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Flexible work to fit in with your other commitments

Provide clinical assessment, support, and guidance to young people attending Kookaburra Kids programs.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

APS6 Support Need Assessor

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

Up to $61.85 p.h. +Super

APS6 Non CLinical Assessor Role - New South Wales - No Funding Decisions - Hybrid / Remote

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Allied Health Practitioners (Contractor Opportunities) | headspace Southport

at Lives Lived Well

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southport, Gold Coast QLD

Bulk billing contractor opportunity

Flexible contractor arrangements and scheduling
Full admin support with no administration fees
Strong referral pathway and established client demand

Join a thriving headspace centre and deliver mental health services to young people under the Better Access pathway.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

18d ago

Listed one day ago

Children's Counsellor

at UnitingCare Community

This is a Contract/Temp job

Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast QLD

$53.43 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children/young people
Rewards Platform - Enjoy employee discounts at hundreds of retailers!
Values-based organisation fostering individual learning & development

Providing specialised counselling to children and young people who are experiencing impacts from parental separation and high conflict.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Social Worker / Case Worker

at Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA) Inc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

SCHADS Level 6, salary sacrifice available.

Join the CCLS team. We are seeking a passionate Social Worker for our Financial Abuse Legal Service, supporting survivors of financial abuse.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLOR

at Interrelate Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gosford, Gosford & Central Coast NSW

$57.72 per hour

Established not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years of trusted expertise
Winner of the Xref Engage 2025 Best Workplace Awards for 3 surveys in a row
Additional days of paid leave on top of the standard leave entitlements

Opportunity for a Counsellor who is passionate about providing quality relationship counselling services to individuals, couples, families & children.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker

at Safe Place Therapy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Footscray, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

60% share plus Superannuation

Join Safe Place Therapy as a registered Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker providing trauma-informed therapy.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

CASE MANAGER - SOCIAL SERVICES

at Interrelate Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gosford, Gosford & Central Coast NSW

$57.72 per hour

Winner of the Xref Engage 2025 Best Workplace Awards for 3 consecutive years
Established not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years of trusted expertise
ttractive hourly rate, access to salary packaging and a staff rewards program

An opportunity for a motivated & experienced Case Manager who is passionate about continuing to make a difference in the lives of families.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Counsellor

at Uniting Communities Incorporated

This is a Contract/Temp job

Thebarton, Adelaide SA

$96,000 - $103,000 + Salary Sacrifice

Work with one of South Australia's leading not for profits
Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
Join a purpose-driven organisation supporting community impact

Provide therapeutic counselling to young people families affected by trauma, family conflict sexual violence. Full time contract parental leave role

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

17d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Early Intervention Practitioner, ABA Therapist, CBA/BCBA – ESDM Pathway

at PROACTIVE HR SERVICE PTY LTD

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$60 – $75 per hour

Early intervention practitioner providing ESDM services to young children in community-based settings. 60–$75/hr start, $120/hr once Certified

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child and Adolescent Counsellor

at UnitingCare Community

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$53.43 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Values-based organisation fostering individual learning & development
Rewarding employment opportunity, making a difference in your local community
Access to rewards platform – Enjoy employee discounts at hundreds of retailers

Provide counselling and therapeutic support to children, young people, adults, families and groups. Make a difference in the lives of others.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Child Mental Health Advisor

at Emerging Minds

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$108,675 per year

Salary & Entertainment Packaging
Generous Superannuation (additional 3% employer contribution)
2 Days Paid Wellbeing Leave & 3 Days Paid Christmas Leave

A great opportunity exists to join the Partnerships & Implementation team at Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

CHILD, YOUTH & FAMILY WORKER

at Interrelate Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gosford, Gosford & Central Coast NSW

$57.72 per hour

Winner of the Xref Engage 2025 Best Workplace Awards for 3 surveys in a row
Established Not-for-profit organisation with 100 years of trusted experience
Attractive hourly rate, Employee Awards & Recognition programs

Seeking a candidate who is experienced in providing case work, therapeutic group work and community work to support young people and their families.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

APS6 Support Needs Assessor - Bundaberg

at Hays | Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD(Hybrid)

Hourly rate of $61.86 + Super

Exciting Federal Government Opportunity
Contract until the end of the year with view to extension
Comnpetitive Hourly rate

Exciting Federal Government Opportunity - Bundaberg

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

APS6 Support Needs Assessor

at Hays | Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS(Hybrid)

Allied Health Professional looking to move into Government
Meaningful, participant-focused work
hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for

Allied Health Professional looking to move into Government

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Support Needs Assessor - NT / SA

at Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT(Hybrid)

Up to $61.86 p.h.

Support Needs Assessor
South Australia / Northern Territory (Regional and Metro)
Initial Contract till December 2026 + Possible Extension

Our client, a prominent Australian Government agency dedicated to supporting people with disability, is seeking experienced Support Need Assessor.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago