Participant Support Officer

• Full time position based in Darwin
• SCHADS Award Grade 4 - $95,973 TRP (including salary $84,918)
• 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
• Six Weeks Annual Leave

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.

About the role

The Participant Support Officer is responsible for providing administrative support to the Berrimah site, through coordinating matters pertaining to daily operations, building maintenance and resource management. Furthermore, being stationed at the front desk, the role has a particular focus on providing professional, welcoming and culturally respectful customer services to participants, visitors, service providers, stake holders and general public.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications in Office Management or Participant Facilitation with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including background in corporate communications. Background in managing public sector and/or health sector communication would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.

How to Apply

Applications Close: 9am Thursday 22 February 2024

Interviews on: Tuesday 27 February 2024 from 1pm.

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.