• Above Award Salary starts at $88,980 Plus Super
• Relocation assistance = $3k to help with moving
• Max your income by salary packaging and other benefits

Find a career with purpose that makes a difference in our community. This position is based in Katherine, NT

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits - some of what we offer

• We offer relocation assistance of up to $3,000 plus up to two-weeks' accommodation (paid) to help you settle in Katherine
• We pay Above the Award salary (SCHADS Gr4.1 = $88,980 per annum)
• Access Six weeks annual leave per year plus 17.5% extra leave loading
• Maximise your take home pay with Salary Packaging up to $15,900 offered through CBB
• Eligible for a Remote Area Benefit
• Use the Staff rewards program with a Savings and Discount App you can use to save money on regular household expenses (over 450 well-known retailers)

What is the Men's Court Support Program at CatholicCare NT?

The Men’s Court Support Program in Katherine works with men attending court, to provide them with help including referrals to access support services, programs and Mental Health Support. Working and supporting men who are accessing services for Domestic and Family Violence is an important part of increasing safety for victim-survivors in the community.

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. For more about us, visit CatholicCare NT online.

More on what you'll be doing as a Case Worker supporting Men...

The Case Worker focuses on providing Social Support to men each day at the Katherine Courthouse, who are victim-survivors of Domestic and Family Violence as well as men who are alleged users of violence. When not at the courts, the Case Worker meets with men, local stakeholders, makes referrals to other support services, manages case notes, risk assessments and conducts regular follow up on recent cases. As our Men's Court Support Case Worker, you will:

• Report directly to the Regional Manager Katherine
• Work Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Provide support services to men in court to help them engage
• Complete safety planning, risk assessments and case management
• Liaise with service providers and follow up on referrals
• Assess needs and refer men for support around parenting, mental health, financial and housing support, advocacy and access to men’s behaviour change programs
• Create Case Plans for monitoring participant progress and goals
• Work with men to address challenges and achieve social and emotional wellbeing
• Collaborate in network activities with key stakeholders in relevant areas
• Participate in supervision and evaluation to review case management practices
• Ensure data and case notes are maintained promptly and accurately

Here is what we are looking for - is this you?

Read the role description (attached document below) for more details. These are the key elements we are looking for in our Case Worker, to ensure our clients, our program and you, achieve success.

• You are an Australian Citizen or have a valid visa with unlimited work rights in Australia and hold a current Driver's Licence.
• You have a relevant qualification and/or significant experience in a case worker/support role, supporting people with complex needs
• You have developed a "trauma informed" practice and knowledge of domestic violence, mental health issues, risk and safety planning
• You have experience working with (mostly) men and building productive and supportive relationships
• You have excellent personal communication skills, as well as confidence in writing case notes and reports using various online tools including MS Office, intranet and emails.
• You have experience in creating case plans and supporting clients towards positive outcomes, and social/emotional wellbeing
• You are culturally competent and can connect with male Aboriginal clients from both urban, regional and remote settings.

For more roles at CatholicCare NT please visit our Careers Page.

How to Apply

• Download the Role Description and read the full duties (scroll down). This will also help you prepare for the interview.
• Complete a Cover Letter that gives examples of how you have developed the Key things we are looking for (see list above).
• Include a detailed Resume highlighting your relevant experience
• Include the name/contact details of two professional Referees, one should be a recent Supervisor/Manager. (You will be consulted prior to us contacting them).

Please note - 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 or Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

Closing date: As advertised at 9:00am

Interviews: We will arrange a Panel Interview for you to attend in person or via Video (Teams). Please make yourself available and read the Role Description (attached), to prepare for the interview.

Pre Employment Screening - 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. The role will require you to hold and maintain a current NT Drivers Licence.

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.

ABOUT KATHERINE - NT

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Katherine is a town situated on the Katherine River, 230km Southeast of Darwin. It is the fourth largest settlement in the Norther Territory. Katherine is also the closest major town to RAAF Base ‘Tindal’. Read the regional guide here.

Katherine locals are blessed with nearby attractions such as Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge, adorned with many ancient rock paintings. Original tribes such as the Dogoman, Jawoyn and Wardaman people now live in community with people from Victoria River District, Walpiri and Tanami Desert.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with local and 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.

Read the full Role Description - Case Worker Men's Support (attached below).