We are seeking a highly organised and proactive CHSP Program Support Officer to join our team. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), including Meal Delivery Service (Vinnies Kitchen at Home) Garden Maintenance, Domestic Assistance and Transport, ensuring the efficient delivery of quality services to older people across our community.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about supporting positive outcomes for older Australians.

About the Role

The CHSP Program Support Officer plays a key role in supporting client services, program administration, data management, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

The successful candidate will work closely with program staff, clients, service providers, and external stakeholders to ensure services are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with funding and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Help prepare meals and assist with meal packing and distribution

- Assist with client intake processes, service scheduling, and record management.

- Maintain accurate client information and program data within relevant databases and systems.

- Provide high-quality administrative support to CHSP programs and service delivery teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen, food service or hospitality environment.

- Demonstrated experience in an administrative or program support role.

- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.





- High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

- Strong customer service skills and a commitment to client-centred service delivery.

- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and aged care sector requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

- Food Safety Supervisor or Food Handling Certificate.

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Community Services) or similar.

- First Aid Certificate.

- Experience working within aged care, disability or community services.

What We Offer

At St Vincent de Paul Society Northern Territory, we foster a values-led culture where your work makes a meaningful impact every day. We offer:

- Competitive salary under the SCHADS Award

- 5 weeks' leave entitlements and flexible working conditions

- Ongoing career development and support for career progression

- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team environment

- Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programs

- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses (tax-free)

- Additional Salary Packaging of up to $2,650 per year for meals and entertainment (tax-free)

Employment Requirements

- National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).

- Current Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card (or willingness to obtain).

- Current NT Driver's Licence.

- Rights to work in Australia.

If you are compassionate, organised and enjoy a mix of hands-on and administrative work, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 CHSP Program Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 St Vincent de Paul Society Northern Territory
📍 Darwin