October 15, 2024

Catholic Care

Malak

FULL TIME

Women's Safety Worker (MBCP)

Enjoy vibrant culture and natural wonders of the Northern Territory
Six weeks annual leave
Relocation assistance offered

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?
Catholic Care NT Employee Benefits

Full time or part time position based in Darwin
SCHADS Award Grade 4 - $86,191 TRP
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

About Catholic Care NT and the Program
Catholic Care 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 Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) supports men to develop and maintain respectful attitudes and behaviours within their family and intimate partner relationships. The program is delivered in a group setting with individual case management where participants are provided with education, support, strategies and referrals to other services. The MBCP has an outreach component providing social support and referrals for men to facilitate engagement in the program and direct support to partners and ex-partners (including their children).
About the role
The Women’s Safety Worker is responsible for providing safety and support services to meet the immediate needs of women whose partner/s or ex-partners are participants in the Darwin-based MBCP for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on providing case management, support, referral and information and includes supporting children as victims in their own right through the (ex) partners.
What we are looking for

Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Welfare Studies or Men’s Family Violence with substantial experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated experience providing support to women impacted by domestic and family violence.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and support services to support participant’s needs.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to engage and empower others.
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.catholiccarentcareers.org.au
Applications Close: 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Interviews on: rolling interviews
Applications only progress if made directly through our Catholic Care 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
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.