Senior Manager Community Services

Please note.
This position is based in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Catholic Care NT Employee Benefits Above award Salary Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal 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 up to $3,000 plus two weeks accommodation if relocating

About the Program
Catholic Care NT is a Territory wide NGO with placed based services across Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Wadeye, Daly River, Tiwi Islands, Jabiru and Southeast Alice Springs.

We provide a broad range of family counselling and support, financial wellbeing, domestic and family violence programs, housing, aged care advocacy, AOD, mental health, employment, and community development programs.

These programs are variously funded through NT and Australian Government contracts.
This position supports the organisation to be able to demonstrate and report on outcomes across all programs.
About the Role
Catholic Care NT are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Manager to oversee and lead our diverse portfolio of child, family and community services.

The Senior Manager Community Services will lead, manage, and develop our child, family, and community programs, ensuring high-quality service delivery and alignment with Catholic Care NT's mission and strategic objectives.

The role is also responsible for leading, managing and developing Managers.

This role involves program and strategic planning and management, stakeholder engagement, and staff leadership to enhance the well-being and resilience of children, families, and communities in the NT.
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in social work, Community Services, Psychology, or a related field (master's degree preferred) Minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior management role within the social services sector.
Experience in working with Department of Social Services (DSS) contracts highly regarded.
Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and reporting requirements.
Deep understanding of the social, cultural, and economic issues affecting children, families, and communities in Northern Territory.

How to Apply Apply today to join our team and make a positive difference.
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website.
www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/ Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 09 September 2025 Interviews: Rolling Interviews 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 Catholic Care 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 Catholic Care 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, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
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.

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