Job Opportunities in Australia

• Full time position based in Alice Springs
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier life

Catholic Care NT Employee Benefits

• Above Award Salary
• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 plus 2 weeks accommodation if relocating

About the Program
The Children and Parenting Program provides early intervention and preventative services and programs, specifically targeting at risk populations using a while of family approach to resource, educate support and skill parents to improve developmental and wellbeing outcomes for children and families. The program provides a range of evidence-based programs and activities for parents (Kinship, guardians, carers), to increase capacity, develop knowledge, skills, and support to raise healthy children and a range of developmentally activities and experience for children.
Catholic Care NT provides a range of counselling and group work activities such as School Based Counselling. Family and Relationship services, Employee Assistance Program Counselling (EAP), Crime Victims Counselling and Marriage Preparation.
The Contact Centre Service provides a safe and neutral space for contact visits and changeovers for families experiencing a high level of conflict post separation. The core goals of the program are to provide children with the opportunity of re-establishing us maintain meaningful relationships with both parents and other significant people in their lives, and to achieve sustains and workable long-term arrangements.
About the role
The Lead Practitioner is responsible for the implementation, leadership, and integration of the Childrens Contact Centre Services and Children Parenting and Counselling services for the programs to meet their objectives.
This position has a particular focus on leading and mentoring program staff, applying professional knowledge and support whilst providing direct services and managing complex client work.
What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology and minimum five years’ experience in relevant practice and team leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing and case note writing and supervision, and the ability to communicate effectively with managers, staff and stakeholders across a range of diverse cultural groups and settings.
• Experience in providing supervision to multi-disciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people

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: 9am Tuesday 5 November 2024
Interviews on: Rolling interviews
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 Catholic Care NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

ALICE SPRINGS
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is a beautiful town located in the heart of Australia, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, with strong Indigenous presence and vibrant community and art scene. The town is surrounded by stunning red desert landscapes, dotted with ancient rock formations, and home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna.
Alice Springs attracts visitors from all over the world, be it for the quirky and humorous Henley-On-Todd Regatta, camel racing, or the many opportunities to learn about the local Arrernte culture.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with local and aboriginal families and the experience of immersing 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
Catholic Care 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, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
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 your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.