Please note. This position is based in Malak, Northern Territory.

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 $3000

About the Program

CatholicCare NT's Family and Community Wellbeing services consist of two programs that work together to provide a range of program, activities and experiences to promote wellbeing and positive family functioning.

Children and Parenting

The 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

Community Mental Health

The Community Mental Health Program provides intensive, long-term case management, early intervention support (including targeted therapeutic group work), based on the Family Action Plan.

About the Role

The Case Worker is responsible for providing assertive case management, education and support to participants in order for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on implementing and facilitating program activities and experiences to support families and in particular, the wellbeing of children.

The role includes outreach service delivery to serve the most vulnerable populations as well as working alongside and mentoring a local support worker.

What we are looking for

Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing and case note writing

Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people

• Relevant qualification in Social Work or related field, and experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in applying early intervention and prevention activities that support the wellbeing of children, young people and families

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 30 September 2025

Interviews: 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.

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.