Case Worker – StrongBala Justice Program

1 week ago

Katherine, Australia Wurli-Wurlinjang Full time

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children’s Health, Men’s Health and a Dental Clinic.

The Wurli Community Services team has a range of programs incorporating culturally safe and holistic intervention, education and treatment. These include:

- The Social and Emotional Wellbeing Project

- Alcohol and Other Drugs Management Program

- Strong indigenous Families (Family and Domestic Violence)

- Katherine Individual Support Program; and

- Strongbala Justice Program

The StrongBala Justice Project is a program designed to focus on supporting Aboriginal men to break their personal cycle of involvement with the justice system and to make strong contributions to their own lives, their families and their culture and communities.

The Case Worker (Justice) role is responsible for ensuring an action based and integrated service response to Indigenous males from Katherine and surrounding communities referred to the program by NAAJA, Katherine Magistrates Court, NT Supreme Court, NT Correctional Services and local or community based non-government organisations of other justice agencies or following periods of incarceration, detention or police contact. Case workers are required to deliver culturally appropriate support and referral service for identified clients and work closely with the men to build their understanding of the social, health and personal choices / reasons that impact on their offending and to assist them develop the skills and knowledge they need to improve in their lives.

Essential:

- Certificate IV in Community Services or Employment Services.

- Previous experience in a support / case worker role in the Justice arena.

- Demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal Culture relevant to Katherine town and local Communities.

You will need:

- National Police Records Check

- Working with Children’s Clearance

- Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

A fantastic range of benefits include:

- Salary sacrificing options

- Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1-week special leave, study leave).

For Further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Profile. To apply for this job please submit your online application or email hr@wurli.org.au. Position closes on the 06th of November 2025.

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