• SCHADS Award Level 7 - $105,036 trp (including salary $94,759)
• Salary Packaging Option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a)
• Full-Time Position based in Darwin
• Relocation Assistance offered

We are looking for a Lead Practitioner to join our Financial Wellbeing & Capabilities team in Darwin.

CCNT provides an integrated Financial Counselling, Capability and Resilience hubs throughout the NT. Our model is led by a team of FWC workers that comprise of Financial Counsellors, and FWC Case Managers, who contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable people, families and communities by:

• Helping people address immediate needs in times of financial crisis
• Improving financial capability by helping people in personal financial difficulty to make informed choices to address their financial problems and by fostering the improved use and management of money
• Assisting individuals, families and communities to navigate life transitions and/or financial stress or crisis which may negatively impact on their wellbeing
• Improving financial resilience and pathways to mainstream financial services by providing access to savings and credit vehicles
• Identifying effective methods of recognising families at risk of homelessness and providing early assistance to prevent family homelessness occurring
• Implementing research and evaluation activities to contribute to programme and service improvement

The Lead Practitioner is responsible for the implementation, leadership and integration of the Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) program in order for the program/s to meet their objectives. This position has a particular focus on leading and mentoring program staff, applying professional knowledge and support whilst providing direct services and managing complex client work.

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

Interviews Week of: 16 November 2020.

About the location…

DARWIN

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

Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of Monsoon Rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with Pandanus and Gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of leading a team that works closely with local families. It will give you the opportunity to immerse 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.

Benefits

At CatholicCare NT our employees have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs. To find out more about the benefits available to you when you join CatholicCare NT please visit our career website.

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."