Case Worker, Family & Community Wellbeing

About the role

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation providing services to individuals, families, children, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory. Its Family and Community Wellbeing services cover two programmes: Children and Parenting, which targets at-risk families with early intervention and preventative support, and Community Mental Health, which offers intensive, long-term case management and early intervention for vulnerable children and young people up to 18. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Case Worker provides assertive case management, education and support to participants, with a focus on implementing and facilitating programme activities that support families and the wellbeing of children.

Key responsibilities

• Improve the emotional, physical and social health and wellbeing of children and young people by identifying needs and supporting evidence-based groups and experiences.
• Manage cases towards agreed outcomes, working collaboratively with participants and building partnerships with specialty services.
• Improve the skills of families and carers through community education, information and outreach.
• Help vulnerable individuals, families and communities address challenges through strategies and short, medium and longer-term case management goals.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship or full work rights in Australia.
• One of the following: a four-year degree with one year's relevant experience, a three-year degree with two years' experience, an associate diploma, lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience, or equivalent expertise gained through previous appointments, service and study.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, especially with Indigenous people.
• Demonstrated experience applying early intervention and prevention activities for children, young people and families.
• Demonstrated ability to network with other agencies for a community approach to wellbeing.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including report writing and case note writing.
• Assertive case management and case management planning.

What we offer

• Full-time position, living and working in Tennant Creek.
• Salary above award (SCHADS Gr4.1 = $93,209 per annum).
• Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Salary packaging option up to $15,900 per year.
• Staff rewards program with discounts at over 450 retailers.
• Access to a Wellbeing Centre.

Applications close 9am on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Candidates submit a resume and contact details for two referees, including a recent line manager, through the CatholicCare NT careers website. 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 for those who have lived abroad for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.