• Full time position based in Wadeye
• SCHADS Above Award Grade 6 - base salary $107,727 plus superannuation
• Relocation assistance & subsidised shared accommodation available

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Above award salary
• Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• 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
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 and subsidised shared accommodation available

About the Program

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 Men's Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) is based in Darwin and Wadeye. The primary purpose of the program is to support the safety of women and children. The evidence-based program supports men to develop and maintain respectful attitudes and behaviours within their family and intimate partner relationships.

The program is delivered in a group setting with individual outreach support where participants are provided with education, strategies, and referrals to other services. CCNT’s MBCP uses an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Theory framework to underpin delivery.

About the Role

The Team Leader is responsible for the implementation and leadership of the Men’s Behaviour Change Program in order for the program to meet its objectives.

The role also has site responsibilities to ensure the effective, integrated delivery of drug and alcohol counselling, financial wellbeing and capability, children and parenting support and violence prevention, including managing key stakeholder relationships.

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.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Welfare Studies or Men’s Family Violence (or related field) with substantial experience in a similar role
• Minimum five years’ experience in relevant practice and team leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge of DFV response frameworks, risk assessment and safety
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing, case note writing and supervision and the ability to communicate effectively with managers, staff and stakeholders across a range of diverse cultural groups and settings.
• Experience in recording and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data in line with program requirements and leading a team to do the same
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people

How to Apply

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A position description is attached.

Interviews on: 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.

This is not a FIFO role, living and working in a remote community is not for everyone, please consider this before applying.

WADEYE

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

Wadeye is the largest indigenous community in the Northern Territory. Situated 400 km south west of Darwin in the West Daly Region. The inhabitants of this community encompass seven language groups and five traditional bands or kinship groups.

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, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Checks.

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.