Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits
- Above Award Rate (SCHADS Gr3) PLUS Superannuation
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- Option to salary package a further $15,900 p/a to maximise your income
- Staff recognition and rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers to save on everyday expenses
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
About CatholicCare NT and the Program
CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing social services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools, and agencies across the Northern Territory. CCNT offers family services in Tiwi Islands, Wadeye, Jabiru, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. We offer a range of services focused on Children, families, and the community. We work from a "no wrong door" ethos, with the aim of offering wrap around supports to families who need them.
The Family and Community Wellbeing service consists of two programs that work together to provide a range of activities and experiences to promote wellbeing and positive family functioning.
Children and Parenting
The Children and Parenting program aims to support families, strengthen relationships, improve the wellbeing of children and young people, and increase participation in community life to enhance family and community functioning. The program provides a range of evidence-based programs and a range of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children. Parents (Kinship, guardians, carers) are also supported to increase capacity, develop knowledge, skills, and support to raise healthy children. Services focus on children aged 0-12 but may include children up to age 18 as necessary and their families.
Family Mental Health Support Service
The Family Mental Health Support Service Program provides early intervention and non-clinical community mental health support (including targeted therapeutic group work) for children and young people aged up to 18 years who are showing signs of, or are at risk of, developing mental illness
About the role
The Family Support Worker is responsible for providing support to participants in order for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on assisting with the day to day operations of the Malak Family Hub. This includes engagement activities, co-facilitating family activity groups and peer support, conducting follow-up and to build families capacity and building relationships with community and Elders.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualifications in Social Services ,Community Services or Welfare Studies with substantial experience in a similar role.
- Ability to establish sound relationships with young people, families, community groups and other service providers.
- Understanding of domestic and family violence, AOD, mental health, and child protection
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing, case note writing and supervision, and the ability to communicate effectively with managers, staff, and stakeholders across a range of diverse cultural groups and settings
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
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: 9.00am Tuesday 14 July 2026
Interviews : Rolling
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.
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 you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.
