Family Support Worker Aboriginal Identified

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

 CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Above Award Rate (SCHADS Gr3) = $77,140 p.a. PLUS Superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Option to salary package a further $15,900 p/a to maximise your income
• Staff recognition and rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers to save on everyday expenses
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life

About CatholicCare NT and the Program

CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.

The purpose of the CatholicCare NT (CCNT) Intake Worker is to support efficient, responsive and integrated access to the Berrimah, Palmerston and Malak programs and services.

About the role

The Family Support Worker works alongside Aboriginal families to strengthen parenting, build on family strengths, and improve outcomes for children. This role is about walking with families on their journey sharing knowledge, providing practical support, and connecting families with community, culture, and the services that can help them thrive.

You'll be supporting families through home visits, running groups and activities, and helping families navigate services in a way that respects their culture and values. Building trust, listening deeply, and working from a strengths-based approach are at the heart of this work.

Some after-hours and weekend work may be required (as approved by the designated Manager) to meet the needs of families. This is balanced by equivalent time off during the week, so total hours per fortnight don't exceed the standard 76 hours.

What we are looking for 

• Relevant qualifications in Social Services ,Community Services or Welfare Studies with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in Family Support in a social service environment
• Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build connection and trust with families, particularly Aboriginal families experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage
• Knowledge of the sector and ability to collaborate with other services.
• Ability to work independently in a community-based role, including managing your own workload, case planning, time management, report writing and maintaining professional boundaries

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website: www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/

Applications Close: 9.00am Tuesday 05 May 2026

Interviews : Rolling

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

DARWIN

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse 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.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

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.

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 you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.