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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 Community Development Program (CDP) provides intensive case management support to address the needs of Aboriginal people who are unemployed to provide opportunities that lead to positive social and economic outcomes for families and their community. By creating employment opportunities in partnership with the local community, job seekers gain useful employability skills and meaningful qualification through attendance in activities which increase job opportunities.
About the role
The purpose of this position is to conduct appointments with job seekers, identify job seeker employment goals and pathways, develop, update and monitor individual Job Plans, address vocational and no-vocational barriers, provide pre employment support, refer job seeker to relevant service providers, assist job seekers to complete applications and forms, assist job seekers to draft resumes, refer job seekers to suitable Work for Dole activities, work with Mentors to maintain activity engagement and prepare job seeker to be job ready for future employment.
This Position also assist Mentors and the Team Leaders to facilitate appropriate job seeker training both internally and externally with a view to achieving sustainable employment and social outcomes, identifying suitable candidates for employment vacancies and referring them to all suitable positions.
What we are looking for
- Demonstrated ability to use technology including intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications, Word, Outlook and other electronic database systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including case note and report writing and the ability to communicate with providers across a range of diverse cultural groups.
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
- Demonstrated ability in providing quality case management, tailored assistance, addressing job seeker barriers and preparing them to be job ready.
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits
- Six Weeks Annual 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
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 28 March 2024
Interviews on: Wednesday 03 April 2024 from 1pm to 5pm and Thursday 04 April 2024 from 9am to 12pm
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 CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
SANTA TERESA
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Apurte) is an Eastern Arrernte community 85km southeast of Alice Springs. Originally founded by a Catholic mission, it is now home to around 500 people and according to census data is the most Catholic place in Australia.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with 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
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.
