• Full time position based in Darwin 
• SCHADS Award Grade 4 – $92,175 TRP (including salary $82,046)
• 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 

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

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 Intake Worker is responsible for the triage, tracking and allocation of referrals and for providing timely responses to external stakeholders and participants referred to CCNT in the Darwin Region, including supporting referrals in remote CCNT offices in the Top End. Working collaboratively with internal program staff to ensure seamless service responses for participants, families, and carers.

The position utilises skills and knowledge to provide a positive first point of service engagement with stakeholders and participants. This includes the provision of brief interventions and wait list support.

The Intake Worker will possess a comprehensive understanding of all of the programs and participant operational and quality systems provided by CCNT.

What we are looking for 

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Welfare Studies with substantial experience in a similar role is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in intake in a social service environment
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of providing brief therapeutic interventions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, warm, engaging, sensitive to where the client is at and appropriate responsiveness
• Knowledge of the sector and ability to collaborate with other services
• Adaptable to change and ability to conduct intake via phone and zoom if required

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au

Applications Close: 9am Thursday 26 October 2023

Interviews week of: 30 October 2023

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.