Women's Safety Worker (MBCP)

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.

CCNT’s men’s DFV programs include a Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) in Darwin and Wadeye and court support for men who use violence in their relationships in Darwin and Katherine. The primary purpose of these programs is the safety of women and children.

The MBCP supports men to develop and maintain respectful attitudes and behaviours within their family and intimate partner relationships. The program is delivered in a group setting with individual case management where participants are provided with education, support, strategies and referrals to other services. The MBCP has an outreach component providing social support and referrals for men to facilitate engagement in the program and direct support to partners and ex-partners (including their children).

About the role

The Women’s Safety Worker is responsible for providing safety and support services to meet the immediate needs of women whose partner/s or ex-partners are participants in the Darwin-based MBCP for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on providing case management, support, referral and information and includes supporting children as victims in their own right through the (ex) partners.

What we are looking for

• The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under the Anti-Discriminatory Act (NT) 1992. This a female identified position.
• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Welfare Studies or Men’s Family Violence with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience providing support to women impacted by domestic and family violence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and support services to support participant’s needs.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to engage and empower others.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.

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 04 April 2024

Interviews on: Friday 12 April 2024 from 1pm to 4pm

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.

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.