• Full time position based in beautiful Katherine, Northern Territory
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 + 2 x weeks accommodation
• 6-weeks Annual Leave + Wellbeing Centre promoting work-life balance!

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Above award salary
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Six weeks annual leave
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life!

About CatholicCare NT

CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.

About the Role and Program

CCNT provides Financial Counselling, Capability and Resilience hubs throughout the NT. Our FWC Case Workers and Financial Counsellors collaborate with agencies and participants to contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable people, families, and communities. This is achieved by guiding participants through times of financial crisis, providing financial literacy education and strategies to improve resilience and independence in this space, and recognising early indicators of hardship to prevent participant homelessness.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications in Financial Planning, Social Work or Welfare and/or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing and case note writing.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
• Prior experience working and living in remote communities.
• Demonstrated ability to network effectively with other agencies to support a community approach to wellbeing.

How to Apply

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

Interviews: rolling interviews.

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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

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, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

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 your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.

A position description is attached.