Description:
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
About the Program
At CatholicCare NT, our Children and Parenting program provides early intervention and preventative services and programs, specifically targeting at risk populations using a whole of family approach to resource, educate, support and skill parents to improve developmental and wellbeing outcomes for children and families.
The program provides a range of evidence-based programs and activities for parents (Kinship, guardians, carers), to increase capacity, develop knowledge, skills, and support to raise healthy children and a range of developmentally activities and experience for children
About the Role
The Case Worker is responsible for providing outreach strengths based case management, mentoring, advocacy, parent education and practical support in order for our Children and Parenting program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on implementing and facilitating program activities and experiences within the Tennant Creek programs to support families and in particular, the wellbeing of children.
This position is based in Tennant Creek, NT.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualifications in Social Services with substantial 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
- Demonstrated experience in applying early intervention and prevention activities that support the wellbeing of children, young people and families
- 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. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 3 June 2025
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.
TENNANT CREEK
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year.
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 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.
RD - Case Worker