Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified role, fixed term position until 30 June 2027

North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS)

Special Measures

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

SCHADS Crisis Accommodation Award level 2 Pay Point 2 $94,689.20 - $99,294.00 depending on experience.

What We Offer

- Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027
- Generous salary + Super + up to $15,899 tax-free salary packaging
- 6 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Monthly Wellbeing Day (full-time employees)
- Travel allowance
- Time off in lieu of overtime
- Laptop, mobile phone and uniforms provided

About NAAFLS The North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally safe legal and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence across the Top End.

With offices in Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, our work is grounded in cultural respect, community collaboration and self-determination. We provide holistic, wraparound support through our legal services, child protection and family law programs, Leaving Violence Program and Miyalk Safehouse, helping create safer futures for Aboriginal families and communities.

About Miyalk Shelter The Miyalk Domestic and Family Violence Shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing culturally safe, trauma-informed crisis and short-term accommodation for women and their children experiencing, or at risk of, domestic and family violence in Nhulunbuy and surrounding communities. Our services include safe accommodation, case management, advocacy, children's and parenting support, and outreach. Through a holistic, strengths-based approach, we support victim-survivors to improve their safety, recover from violence and work towards long-term independence.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our service.



We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child safe environment is maintained at all times.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Case Worker to join our Miyalk Shelter team in Nhulunbuy. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide case management support to women and their children residing in the shelter, as well as through outreach across surrounding communities, including under the Leaving Violence Program. Working in a trauma-informed and strengths-based way, you will undertake risk and safety assessments, develop individualised safety and support plans, provide advocacy and connect clients with essential legal, financial, housing, health and welfare services.

You will also provide children-centred support where required, helping clients build on their strengths and work towards their goals for safety and wellbeing.

This is a hands-on role that also contributes to the day-to-day operations of the shelter, helping maintain a secure, welcoming and supportive environment for women and children. The position is 38 hours per week, with flexible arrangements to support the shelter's 24-hour, 365-day operations and shared on-call responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. You will bring relevant case work experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and an understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to respond sensitively to complex client needs while contributing to a supportive and safe shelter environment.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

- Relevant experience in case work or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering services within a case management framework, particularly in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community services setting.




- Proven ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, demonstrating solid relationship-building and advocacy skills.
- The ability to provide culturally appropriate services that respond to individual client needs.
- Willingness to genuinely consult and draw on cultural knowledge and expertise to improve service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to complete tasks accurately and within required timeframes.
- Experience maintaining accurate client records and using databases and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Willingness and ability to undertake professional development and training.
- Must obtain and maintain a Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) and a satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
- Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
- Possess a current ‘C’ Class NT Drivers Licence.

Desirable

- Ability to speak one or more local Aboriginal languages.
- Tertiary qualification in social work or a related field.
- Working knowledge of certification requirements under the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.

Why NAAFLS?

Join a passionate, values-driven organisation committed to Aboriginal leadership, cultural safety and community empowerment. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are making a real difference every day, while enjoying flexible work arrangements, excellent leave entitlements, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to help strengthen governance within one of the Northern Territory's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

Apply Now!

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Submit your application via SEEK or EthicalJobs with:

- Your updated Resume
- A one-page Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria

For more information and detailed Position Description, visit naafls.com.au For role enquiries, contact: [email protected]

While NAAFLS is an equal opportunity employer, this position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

📌 Case Worker – Miyalk Domestic and Family Violence Shelter - Identified (Nhulunbuy)
🏢 North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal service
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