At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children to improve wellbeing through case management and community education.
- Company: Join CatholicCare NT, a not-for-profit making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Above award salary, six weeks leave, salary packaging, and discounts at over 450 retailers.
- Other info: Relocation assistance available and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on vulnerable families and children in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or experience in community services and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 93209 - 93209 $ per year.
Relocation assistance offered up to $3000.
Enjoy a meaningful job that makes a real difference. This job is full time, living and working in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory.
Join our team to pursue a career with purpose.
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits:
- We pay above Award Salary (SCHADS Gr4.1 = $93,209 per annum)
- Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packaging option to boost your pay (up to $15,900 p/a)
- Staff rewards program with discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
About the Program:
CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.
The Family and Community Wellbeing service consists of two programs that work together to provide a range of programs, 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. The program provides practical whole of family assistance to improve the long-term outcomes for vulnerable children and young people up to the age of 18, at risk of, or affected by, mental illness and their family and carers.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Case Worker provides 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.
What you will be doing:
- Work to improve emotional, physical and social health and wellbeing for children and young people through identifying needs, supporting a range of evidence-based groups and experiences.
- Manage cases towards agreed outcomes, work collaboratively with participants and develop partnerships and networks with a range of specialty services.
- Improve families and carers' skills to support the wellbeing of children and young people through community education, information and outreach services.
- Assist vulnerable individuals, families and communities to promote wellbeing and positive family functioning through developing strategies to address challenges and include short, medium and longer-term case management goals.
What we are looking for:
- Must be an Australian Citizen or have full work rights in Australia.
- Qualifications and relevant experience:
- I. Relevant four-year degree with one year’s relevant experience.
- II. Three-year degree with two years of relevant experience.
- III. Associate diploma with relevant experience.
- IV. Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience; or
- V. Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake a range of activities.
- 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.
Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Interviews: Our panel will meet to hold interviews during NT office hours, in person or via MS Teams video. We will interview when we find suitable applicants.
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.
Case Worker Family & Community Wellbeing in Tennant Creek employer: Catholiccare Nt
CatholicCare NT is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, fostering professional growth and development for its employees. Located in the vibrant communities of Darwin and Alice Springs, the organisation offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families and children, while enjoying a collaborative team environment and access to ongoing training and resources.
