Case Worker – Family & Community Wellbeing
Case Worker – Family & Community Wellbeing at Catholic Care, Tennant Creek, NT, AU. Full‐time (38 hrs per week, 8:30am–5pm) with visa sponsorship. Salary commensurate with SCHADS Award GR4 ($93,209+ super). Requires regular weekly travel to AliCurung.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance up to $3,000 to move to NT.
- Above Award salary (SCHADS Gr4.1: $93,208 per annum).
- Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% extra leave loading.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 via CBB.
- Remote Area Benefit.
- Staff rewards program with savings and discount app.
Responsibilities
- Support families with young children and connect families to early learning and care services in AliCurung.
- Work across both communities: Tennant Creek (3days per week) – support children and parenting programmes, run group activities, follow up with families one‐on‐one.
- AliCurung (2days per week) – run a baby playgroup, help deliver a Circle of Security parenting group, connect families with local services.
- Build strong relationships with families, help parents feel confident, and ensure children get the best start in life.
- Improve developmental and wellbeing outcomes for children; increase participation and utilisation of the local childcare centre through engagement, education, advocacy, and family engagement.
- Implement and facilitate strengths‐based case management, mentoring, advocacy, parent education, childcare support and practical assistance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Good interpersonal skills; enjoys working with families.
- Strong communication skills for speaking and writing reports.
- Understanding of local culture and especially Aboriginal communities.
- Experience working with children, families, or community services.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel weekly between Tennant Creek and AliCurung.
- Current and valid Class(C) driver's licence.
- Current and valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Australian citizenship or unlimited work rights in Australia.
Additional Information
- Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Employment subject to satisfactory National Police Check, Working With Children (Ochre) Card, Social Media and Adverse Media Check, and NT driver's licence. International Criminal History check required for overseas residence of 12+ months in the past 10years.
- Cultural note: Position offers privilege of working closely with local and Aboriginal families and immersion in a remote region.
Case Worker - Family & Community Wellbeing at Catholic Care in Tennant Creek employer: Catholic Care
CatholicCare is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work-life balance and ongoing training opportunities. As a Team Leader in Central Queensland, you will lead a dedicated client contact team, making a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying generous salary packaging and a stable work environment. Join us to be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions and fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence.
