• SCHADS Award Level 4 - $82,587 trp (including salary $74,172)
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a)
• Remote area allowance
• Local Tennant Creek residents encouraged to apply

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference? At CatholicCare NT, we've empowered individuals, couples, families and children at 20 locations across the Territory and the APY Lands for the last 25 years. Our not-for-profit organisation has grown to over 250 team members delivering important programs and services such as counselling, housing, mental health and domestic violence support.

About the role

As a Caseworker at CatholicCare NT, you'll provide assertive case management, education and support to participants. To achieve your program objectives of positive, sustainable change, you'll work collaboratively with your team leader as well as with external stakeholders and services. You'll find joy in assisting vulnerable individuals, families and communities to develop strategies to overcome their challenges and maintain or regain social and emotional wellbeing. You'll create case management goals and complete evaluation data to monitor these outcomes.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualifications Community Development/ Violence Prevention/ Public Health or equivalent with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to engage with and manage complex situations, involving homelessness, poverty, mental health, family violence, alcohol, and other drug misuse.
• Ability to advocate for clients and work effectively with stakeholders to meet the objectives of the Housing Support Program.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.

This position is classified as a mandatory worker position for the purpose of COVID-19 vaccines and directions issued by the NT Chief Health Officer.

Why join us?

In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural 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.

How to Apply

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

For a full role description including key selection criteria and to apply, please click Apply Now & enter ref code: 5851349.

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.