Adult and Child Wellbeing Worker

** The preferred location for this position is based in NT remote community - Nauiyu (Daly River) or Milikapati (Tiwi Islands) **

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• We pay above the Award salary
• Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
• Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 p/a, plus additional as a Remote Area Benefit)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier lifesyle
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 

About the Program 

The Nauiyu (Daly River) Safe House and Milikapiti (Tiwi Islands) Family Safe House provide safe and secure accommodation for victims of domestic family sexual violence (DFSV) so that their immediate needs are met, and their risk of immediate harm is reduced. The Safe Houses support victim survivors and family members, including children, through accommodation, risk assessment, safety planning, referrals, client advocacy, case management and other immediate support. Wellbeing services are also provided to support future safety and recovery, address the effects of trauma, reduce isolation and support emotional and physical health

About the Role

The Adult and Child Wellbeing Worker is responsible for providing one-on-one or group-based wellbeing services to adults and children, using a strengths-based approach with children and families, through trauma-informed and culturally responsive healing and wellbeing programs. Support can be provided directly to adults or to children, in conjunction with support and programs for their parents.

This position has a particular focus on supporting adults and children through the Safe Houses and to drive the program to meet its objectives.

The preferred location for this position is community-based, with placements in either Milikapiti or Daly River. Consideration may be given to Darwin-based applicants where community-based placement is not feasible; however, regular travel to the regional sites would be required.

Subsidised shared accommodation is available in Daly River; however, private accommodation would be required in Milikapiti and Darwin. 

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications and experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing, case note writing and knowledge of Trauma and DFSV Informed Practice.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people in both urban and remote communities.
•  Proven experience working with children who have experienced trauma or violence and an understanding of child advocacy and rights.
• Experience in working with Domestic and Family Sexual violence victim/survivors.

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website.  

Applications Close: 9am TUESDAY 18 November 2025

Interviews on: 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 CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

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, 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.