[18/9/2025] OutCARE Case Worker

Overview

Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services

We offer great benefits

- Salary Package an additional $15,900 annually & 5 weeks annual leave
- Further training and development options.
- Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
- A strengths-based environment.
- Great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

About the Program

Anglicare NT’s OutCARE program supports people leaving prison to rebuild their lives, reconnect with family and work towards a positive future. This includes helping with immediate practical needs on release, linking with employment, training and community supports and exploring longer term goals.

About the Opportunity

Please note: this is a part time position 23 hours per week

As OutCARE Case Worker, you will provide culturally safe, strengths-based support to clients post-release from prison who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You’ll work closely with clients to assess needs, develop case plans, and support skill development in areas such as life management, financial literacy, and personal growth. This role is part of a vital program funded by the NT Department of Justice, aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting successful community reintegration.

Responsibilities

- Conduct assessments and develop individualised case management plans.
- Provide support through outreach, group work, and skill-building activities.
- Collaborate with families, community services, and government agencies.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to program reporting.
- Interview clients pre- and post-release and assist with housing placements.

Qualifications

- Qualifications in Community Services or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Ability to manage complex situations with discretion and sound judgement.
- Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse clients, communities, staff, and Aboriginal controlled organisations.

Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Regional Manager Central Australia & Barkly on (08) 8951 8000

Applications Close COB Thursday 02 October 2025

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).

Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination.

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