Team Leader Wadeye

About the role

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation delivering social services and programs across the Northern Territory. Its Wadeye service provides Children and Parenting, Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling, Financial Wellbeing, Gambling Harm Education, Men's Behaviour Change and NO MORE programs. As Team Leader you will oversee a small team and manage support delivery in Wadeye, focusing on Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling and Men's Behaviour Change, while leading and mentoring staff and supporting direct client services.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee a small, dedicated team and manage the delivery of support in Wadeye
• Focus on the Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling and Men's Behaviour Change programs
• Lead and mentor staff and apply professional knowledge to support direct client services
• Strengthen community capacity and build meaningful relationships

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Men's Family Violence (or related field)
• At least five years' experience in relevant practice and team leadership
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge in Children and Parenting, Alcohol and Other Drugs and/or Men's Behaviour Change
• Demonstrated cultural competency, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Valid Australian driver's licence (Class C)

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing, case note writing and supervision

What we offer

• SCHADS Grade 6 salary of $116,490 per year (about $58.95 per hour)
• Salary packaging option of up to $15,900
• Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Relocation assistance of up to $3,000
• Subsidised, furnished accommodation in Wadeye
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at 450 retailers

Applications close on 9am Tuesday 10 November 2026; interviews are held by rolling teams on Teams during NT business hours. Employment is subject to a National Police Check, Working with Children (Ochre) Card, Social Media and Adverse Media Check, and an International Criminal History check if you have lived abroad for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.