Address- Casual position based in Alice Springs
- Above award wage
- 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
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 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 qualifications through attendance in activities which increase job opportunities.
About the Role
The Activities to Employment Worker is responsible to ensure to deliver and initiate community projects, maintain yards, collect firewood for elderly and engaging with minor repairs, building maintenance, fencing, gardening, welding and other general labourer’s work. This position has a particular focus on providing mentoring, coaching and support all activity participants, work closely with community members, community stakeholders in order to deliver and initiate community projects and to assist to set up community events and comply with and work according to the Community Development Program Funding Agreement.
What we are looking for
- Compassion, empathy, sense of justice and tolerance
- Demonstrated organisational fit with ability to work within a culture and values
- Team player with ability to work with others in a spirit of trust, respect, reflection and accountability.
- Adaptable with resilience to work in difficult situations and willingness to work beyond the role description when
- Ability to represent CCNT in a culturally appropriate and professional manner at all
How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au
Applications Close: 9am Wednesday 19 June 2024
Interviews week of: 24 June 2024
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.
ALICE SPRINGS
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is a beautiful town located in the heart of Australia, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, with strong Indigenous presence and vibrant community and art scene. The town is surrounded by stunning red desert landscapes, dotted with ancient rock formations, and home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna.
Alice Springs attracts visitors from all over the world, be it for the quirky and humorous Henley-On-Todd Regatta, camel racing, or the many opportunities to learn about the local Arrernte culture.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with local and 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.
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