Description:
- SCHADS Award Level 6 - $107,727 + Superannuation
- Relocation Assistance of up to $3,000 + 2 x weeks accommodation
- Six Weeks Annual Leave + access to Wellbeing Centre
About the Program
The Nauiyu and Milikapiti Family Safe Houses offer safe accommodation for victims of domestic and family violence (DFV), addressing immediate needs and reducing harm. Support to victim survivors, including their children, is provided through risk assessment, safety planning, referrals, advocacy, and case management. Additionally, wellbeing services are offered to promote long-term safety, recovery, and emotional and physical health whilst reducing isolation and addressing trauma.
About the role
The DFSV Safe House Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the two Safe Houses, ensuring all services provided are culturally appropriate and trauma informed, and that local staff are skilled and confident in supporting participants and the services are responsive to community needs.
What we are looking for
- Previous experience in managing Safe Houses or similar crisis accommodation services, preferably in remote communities, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants and staff.
- Proven ability to provide effective practice supervision, training, and support to remote place-based staff.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including strong data collection and report writing skills to prepare comprehensive and accurate reports on service activities, outcomes, and statistical data.
- Ability to work with Aboriginal communities, respecting cultural differences and implementing inclusive practices within the safe house.
How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au
Applications Close : 9am Tuesday 25 March 2025
Interviews: Rolling interviews
Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
About Darwin & the Northern Territory (NT)
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 working closely with multicultural families and communities 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.
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.