Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
Base Salary: $110,916 - $124,195 (p.a.) Total Effective Package: $135,070 - $151,761 (p.a.)* Full time, Continuous Contract About the role: The Case Worker will support the Head to Health Kids (H2HK) to ensure that children and their families referred for assessment and/or treatment receive comprehensive and responsive services, by providing comprehensive case management including collection of background information about clients, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and advocacy for the child and family.
The position works in partnership with an Aboriginal Family Support Worker (AFSW) under a bi-cultural pair model.
The service aims to support children under 12 with suspected or emerging mental illness or behavioural disorders including early assessment, therapy, management and family support to limit the severity and progression of mental health challenges.
The role will work in town and across remote communities.
This program will ensure all Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families in Central Australia have access to evidence informed assessment and therapeutic services within a continuous quality systems enhancement framework.
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:



A degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or degree, or post graduate qualifications in Psychology or another related field.
Demonstrated experience and skills in providing clinical case management support to vulnerable families with complex issues, that is child focussed, family centred and trauma informed.
Knowledge and understanding of child development, mental health as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, ADGD, ASD and Global Development Disorders Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations when required.
Experience in developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances, and relationships with families, individuals, communities, and health sector organisations.
A current NT Drivers Licence.
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including; Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
Competitive salaries.
Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
Six weeks annual leave

📌 Case Worker - Head To Health Kids (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs