Community Social Worker | Free Housing | Remote NT

Thinking about giving remote Social Work a go?
We're looking for a Social Worker to join a Family & Community Wellness Team in remote NT. You'll work directly with children and families, alongside Aboriginal Family Wellness Workers, supporting families dealing with trauma, adversity and complex social issues.

With free accommodation, a $6,000 travel allowance and salary packaging, you'll have the support to experience remote work without the costs of making a move.

Further Details

- $95,000–$102,500 + superannuation
- $2,000 Curis Sign-Up Bonus*
- Fully subsidised accommodation
- $6,000 annual travel allowance
- Salary packaging up to $15,900
- Meals & Entertainment packaging up to $2,650
- Permanent full-time position
- Relocation assistance available
- Retention allowance after every 12 months of continuous service

Why You’ll Love This Role

Working as a Social Worker within the Family & Community Wellness Team, you'll provide family support, case management and psychosocial support to children, parents, caregivers and families experiencing complex challenges.

You'll work with families affected by trauma, family violence, child protection concerns, mental health issues, social disadvantage and other complex family circumstances.

This is a hands-on community Social Work role. You'll spend time with families in the community, complete assessments, develop case plans, provide practical support and connect clients with the health, community and social services they need.

You'll work closely with Aboriginal Family Wellness Workers, community services and other professionals, building culturally safe support around children and families.

What you'll be doing





- Conducting assessments, case planning and safety planning
- Working with families affected by family violence, child protection and complex social issues
- Providing psychosocial support, advocacy and practical assistance
- Connecting families with health, mental health, housing and community services
- Coordinating referrals and working collaboratively with other service providers
- Developing culturally safe, strengths-based support plans

Location

If you've ever thought about trying remote practice, this is an chance to do it with plenty of practical support.

Life here is very different from the city. Fishing and boating are a big part of the lifestyle, with rivers and coastal waterways nearby. On your days off, you can get out on the water, go camping, explore Country and enjoy being outdoors.

There's plenty to do in your downtime, from visiting local Aboriginal art and cultural spaces to cooling off in the 25m community swimming pool. And when you want a change of scenery, regular flights to Darwin make it easy to head back to the city.

Essential Criteria

We're looking for an experienced Social Worker who is keen to build their experience in remote practice.

You'll need:

- A tertiary qualification in Social Work or Counselling
- Current membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Experience supporting children and families affected by trauma, adversity or child protection involvement
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
- Experience working respectfully alongside Aboriginal people and communities
- Ability to work independently and confidently in a remote setting
- Current driver's licence
- Full Australian working rights

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