- $3000 Relocation assistance offered to help you move
- Join our team in Tennant Creek NT and make a difference!

***This position lives and works in Tennant Creek, NT. Download the guide to the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region HERE ***

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits - what we offer

- Above Award Salary SCHADS GR3 = $80,807 plus Superannuation
- Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 to help with moving costs
- Six Weeks Annual Leave plus extra 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packaging option to maximise your income (up to an additional $15,900 p/a). Find more info and calculate your benefit at CBB here
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life

About the Housing Support Program

CatholicCare NT (CCNT) implements a case management and early intervention approach to break the cycle of homelessness through empowering clients to effectively problem solve and manage their accommodation and regain control of their circumstances including; housing, financial, and social and community issues that are placing them at risk of homelessness.

About the Role - what you'll be doing

The Housing Support Case Worker works as part of our small team and provides support according to need through intensive case management, education and support to participants of CCNT’s Housing Support program and focusses on a stepped model of care in core areas, supporting participants in Transitional Housing and those in need of Tenancy Support in Public Housing. You will be

- coordinating support to people who need to access immediate housing as well as those transitioning out of public housing
- assisting individuals, families and communities through prioritising referrals
- developing case plans and strategies to address challenges
- participating and collaborating in relevant networks with key stakeholders
- writing accurate case notes providing reports and feedback





What we are looking for - a people person!

- Relevant experience and certificate to undertake the range of support services required.
- Robust interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with, and manage complex situations involving homelessness, poverty, mental health, family violence, alcohol and other drug misuse.
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for clients and work effectively with stakeholders through meetings, letters of advocacy /support and case note writing

Tennant Creek is located approximately 1015 kms south of Darwin and 507kms north of Alice Springs in the Barkly Tableland. The community can be accessed all year round via the Stuart Highway, the main highway traversing the Northern Territory. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year. In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with aboriginal families and the experience of immersing 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.

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 Check.

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

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