At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families in need, ensuring child safety and wellbeing through practical assistance.
- Company: Join Anyinginyi Health, a leader in Aboriginal health and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, salary packaging, and access to health services.
- Other info: This role is perfect for passionate individuals wanting to contribute to Aboriginal health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in family support and strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures required.
The predicted salary is between 75291 - 78460 $ per year.
- Children and Families Intensive Support (Ca FIS) Family Support Worker
- Tennant Creek, Northern Territory 0860, Australia A$75,291.13 - A$78,460.14
- Full-time Permanent Entry Level
- Posted 23 Oct 2026
- Description
Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the Barkly Region.
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a passionate and dedicated
Children and Families Intensive Support (Ca FIS) Family Support Worker to join our Piliyintinji-ki Stronger Families team in Tennant Creek.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside families, communities, and partner agencies to support the safety, wellbeing, and development of children while strengthening family capacity and resilience.
Position Summary
As a Ca FIS Family Support Worker, you will work with families referred through government agencies, community organisations, internal services, and self-referrals where children have been identified as being at risk of abuse or neglect.
You will support parents, carers, and kinship networks to improve child safety, wellbeing, and family functioning through culturally responsive and strengths-based approaches.
Responsibilities
- Supporting family engagement, case planning and goal setting.
- Delivering practical family support and parenting assistance.
- Advocating for families to access housing, health, education and community services.
- Working collaboratively with community stakeholders and service providers.
- Maintaining accurate case notes, records and reports.
- Promoting culturally safe and community-led practice.
Qualifications
- Experience working within Aboriginal community health, family support, welfare or related services.
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, values, protocols and child-rearing practices.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A current NT Driver's Licence.
- A current Ochre Card (or ability to obtain one) and National Police Check.
- Understanding of child protection policies and family support frameworks.
- A commitment to promoting the welfare and rights of children and families.
- Knowledge of the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region.
- Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language.
Why Join Anyinginyi Health?
Enjoy a rewarding career while making a meaningful contribution to Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
Benefits include
- Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 per annum
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Up to 10 days personal/carer's leave each year
- Study allowance of up to $1,500 after 12 months' service
- Study leave opportunities
- Remote retention allowance of up to $3,000 Annual remote travel allowance of $1,500
- Annual bilingual allowance of up to $1,500
- Free access to the Anyinginyi Health Clinic and prescriptions
- Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory costs)
- About Anyinginyi Health
Established in 1984, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation delivers holistic primary health care services to Aboriginal people across Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region.
Our approach recognises the importance of culture, family and community in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Special Measures
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.
This position is designated Indigenous under Section 57 of the NT Anti-Discrimination Act. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Children and Families Intensive Support Family Support Worker in Tennant Creek employer: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and culturally responsive work environment in the vibrant community of Tennant Creek. With generous benefits such as six weeks of annual leave, professional development incentives, and access to free medical services, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal communities in the Barkly region.
Contact Details:
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation Recruitment Team
