***This position is based in Alice Springs, Northern Territory***

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

Six Weeks Annual Leave!

Above award salary

Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)

Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailer

About CatholicCare NT and the Program

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.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. The NDIS will provide Australians under the age of 65 with a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need. The Scheme takes a lifetime approach, investing in people with disability early to improve their outcomes later in life. The Scheme aims to support people with disability to build skills and capability so they can participate in the community and employment.

About the role

The role of the NDIS Coordinator of Supports is to support participants to understand and implement the funded supports in their plans and to link them to community, mainstream and other government services. This role will focus on supporting participants to build skills as well as connect them to relevant and appropriate providers.

NDIS Coordinator of Supports will work with participants and their families to ensure a mix of supports are used to increase their capacity to maintain relationships, manage service delivery tasks, live more independently and be included in the community.

This position requires monthly trips to APY Lands to coordinate services for NDIS participants.

What we are looking for

Degree or Diploma, or equivalent level of expertise and experience in relevant field.

Minimum two years’ demonstrated experience working in the community services sector, delivering services to Indigenous and non-indigenous participants.

Demonstrated organisational skills, coordination skills, and the ability to prioritise, manage workloads, and meet deadlines and targets.

Intermediate computer skills, data entry, data base experience and sound general administration skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to relate to participants with a disability.

Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people

Experience within the psychosocial support area is desirable.

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 on Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Interviews On: Monday 26 May 2025

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

About Alice Springs / Mparntwe

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

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is a beautiful town located in the heart of Australia, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, with strong Indigenous presence and vibrant community and art scene. The town is surrounded by stunning red desert landscapes, dotted with ancient rock formations, and home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna.

Alice Springs attracts visitors from all over the world, be it for the quirky and humorous Henley-On-Todd Regatta, camel racing, or the many opportunities to learn about the local Arrernte culture.

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.

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.