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. CatholicCare NT provides a broad range of specialist housing services.
The Visitor Accommodation service is based in Darwin and provides safe and culturally responsive managed accommodation with approximately 150 beds, meals and ancillary services for Aboriginal people and families travelling from remote communities to Darwin for short stay accommodation. The service operates as a secure, alcohol and drug free environment and supports general care, wellbeing, return travel coordination and referral pathways to other services.
This service contributes to homelessness prevention by providing supported visitor accommodation for people who may otherwise be at risk of housing insecurity, unsafe temporary arrangements or disconnection from essential services while visiting Darwin from remote regions of the Northern Territory
About the Role
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight, leadership and coordination of a busy visitor accommodation service in Darwin. The position ensures the service operates safely, efficiently and in a culturally responsive way, while maintaining high standards of participant care, staff supervision, facility presentation, compliance and stakeholder engagement.
The role is responsible for managing daily service delivery across accommodation operations, intake and referrals, staffing, incident response, site safety, property coordination, and service quality.
What we are looking for
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Relevant tertiary qualification in community services, management, human services, hospitality management, business, or a related field; or significant equivalent experience
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Demonstrated experience managing the day-to-day operations of a busy accommodation, community service, housing or residential service
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Demonstrated leadership experience, including staff supervision, performance management, team development and rostering oversight.
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Strong understanding of operational risk, work health and safety, incident management and service compliance requirements
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Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with Aboriginal people and communities, preferably in the Northern Territory context.
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 Tuesday 22 September 2026
Interviews on: 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.
DARWIN
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse 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 Checks.
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.
