• Full time position based in Wurrumiyanga (Tiwi Islands) 
• SCHADS Award Grade 6 – $115,206 TRP (including salary $102,546)
• 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 the Program 

The Tiwi Youth Behaviour Change Program is a pilot to develop an early intervention program for young people starting to use domestic and family violence (DFV) The program will include identifying and delivering culturally appropriate and targeted interventions to young people aged 11-17 to help them understand the impact of their violence, take responsibility for their behaviour, and change their attitudes.

CCNT is partnering with Mantupwyi Ltd to develop the pilot. The program will be informed by the Tiwirrampila Place Based Plan and based in Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT), including DNA-V.

About the role

The Project Coordinator Tiwi Behaviour Change Program is responsible for leading the co-design of an innovative and effective youth behaviour change pilot program. The role includes co-design of program content, development of program documentation, community engagement, the development of an evaluation framework and reporting tools, training and capacity building and program launch preparation.

What we are looking for 

• Degree with substantial experience in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or related field
• Strong understanding of behaviour changes theories, experience in project management and leading collaborative initiatives, particularly in the field of youth development or violence prevention.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of evaluation methodologies
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of key partners, stakeholders, community groups and organisations, particularly with Aboriginal people and communities, and working in partnership with them to achieve community goals
• A comprehensive knowledge of domestic and family violence, its impact on women and children and the diverse drivers and contributing factors.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with men who have used violence in their relationships including communicating in a non-judgemental and non-confrontational manner.
• A trauma-informed approach to be able to navigate complex dynamics sensitively, establish clear boundaries, and avoid inadvertently enabling harmful behaviour.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and documenting observations accurately and objectively in case notes. 
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous men.

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 02 November 2023

Interviews week of: 13 November 2023

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

TIWI ISLAND

Comprising Bathurst and Melville Islands, with a population of around 2500, the Tiwi Islands are only 80km north of Darwin. The islands are home to the Tiwi people, who have a strong affiliation with their land and a distinctive culture and language. There are school and medical facilities on the islands and regular plane, passenger ferry and barge services operating from Darwin.

The Tiwi Islands are known as ‘the islands of smiles’. The Tiwi people are internationally renowned for their individual style of art including carvings and bright textile designs. Prized by collectors, many Tiwi artists have exhibited around the world.

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