• SCHADS Award Level 4 - $86,774 trp (including salary $77,584)
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a)
• Full time position based in Tennant Creek (till 30 September 2025)
• Remote area allowance
• 3 months accommodation (Subsidised single occupant shared accommodation No Pets)
• Local Tennant Creek residents encouraged to apply

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing social services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.

The National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) is free, independent and confidential. The aim of the service is to facilitate advocacy support and information, outreach and education, community development and support to consumers or potential consumers of Australian Government subsidised Aged Care services, their representatives, and their families in Tennant Creek.

About the role

As a Case Worker you will be responsible for providing Advocacy support and information, outreach and education to participants and aged care providers in order for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus the rights of the elderly, that they are involved in decisions affecting their lives, and that they can self-advocate for their needs in a residential care or home care setting.

This role is responsible to provide:

• providing advocacy support and information
• providing outreach and education actives and education sessions
• developing case plans which identify short, medium, and long-term case management goals

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in Aged Care Work or similar or in Community Services or equivalent with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to engage with and manage complex situations, involving homelessness, poverty, mental health, family violence, alcohol, and other drug misuse.
• Advocate clients and work effectively with stakeholders to meet the objectives of the Program
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website.

Interviews week of: 09 January 2023

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website, via the Apply Now link. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

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TENNANT CREEK

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year.

In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services, and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.

Ref code: 6191618.