Team Leader (Wadeye NT)

CatholicCare NT

8d • $116,490 • Onsite

About The Position

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation providing social services and programs across the Northern Territory. The Wadeye office delivers a range of services including Children and Parenting, Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling, Financial Wellbeing, Gambling Harm Education, Men’s Behaviour Change, and NO MORE programs. These programs aim to support the social and emotional wellbeing of the community through early intervention, harm minimisation, psychoeducation, practical financial support, and community education campaigns to reduce family and domestic violence. The Team Leader will oversee a small team and manage the delivery of support in Wadeye, focusing on Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling, and Men’s Behaviour Change programs. This role involves leading and mentoring staff, applying professional knowledge, and supporting direct client services to make a tangible difference in the community by strengthening capacity and building meaningful relationships.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Men's Family Violence (or related field)
• Minimum five years' experience in relevant practice and team leadership
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: Children and Parenting, Alcohol and Other Drugs and/ or Men's Behaviour Change
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing, case note writing and supervision
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• A valid Australian Drivers Licence (C Class)
• Must live and work in Wadeye, Northern Territory.
• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Working with Children (Ochre) Card.
• Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
• International Criminal History check (ICHC) if resided overseas for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small and dedicated team.
• Manage the delivery of support in Wadeye, with a particular focus on the Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling, and Men’s Behaviour Change programs.
• Lead and mentor staff.
• Apply professional knowledge and support for direct client services.
• Make a tangible difference to the community, through strengthening capacity and building meaningful relationships that bring lasting and positive change.

Benefits

• Above Award Salary SCHADS Gr6 = $116,490 per annum (= $58.95/hr)
• Option of Salary Packaging to maximise your income (up to $15,900).
• Six Weeks Annual Leave with extra 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation assistance offered – up to $3000 to help you move
• Subsidised, furnished accommodation in Wadeye
• Access to Staff Rewards Program with savings and discounts at 450 well known retailers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level