- $79k + super + remote salary packaging + $3500 relocation grant (if relocating to Katherine)
- Full time contract until 30 June 2023
- Location: Katherine
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Mission Australia’s Psychosocial Services in the Northern Territory provide support to people with mental illness as they transition to the NDIS, as well as to those who are not eligible for NDIS or for whom NDIS is not the most appropriate support. Working within a recovery framework, the service supports people to achieve their recovery goals by providing non-clinical services so that people are able to maintain their housing, manage their finances and daily living activities, engage in work or training, and maintain their physical and social wellbeing.
We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Case Manager to join our team in Alice Springs on a full time, fixed term basis until 30 June 2023, with potential for longer.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Respond to referrals and assess against eligibility
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Provide effective and recovery based approach case management
- Create and maintain up to date individualised case management files and recovery plans
- Complete a range of internal and external reports
- Attend local community meetings, forums and community awareness events and conferences as required
Requirements for Success
- Minimum Certificate IV qualifications in Mental Health or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years working experience in the mental health or disability services sector, with people who have complex needs
- A sound understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) access process
- A demonstrated person-centered, recovery-focused, strength-based approach to participants’ care, based on a sound understanding of mental health and illness.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in developing and/or facilitating one-on-one and group activities
- Experience working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team across diverse inter-organisational relationships
- Proven ability to manage own workload and time management, including the establishment and achievement of priorities in high work demands
- High level computer skills including competence in Client Information Management Systems
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers’ licence
- A valid NT Working with Children Check (OCHRE Card)
- Evidence of full Covid 19 vaccination
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.
We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected].
Your benefits
- Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
- Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
How to apply
View the Position Description and click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you