Team Leader Housing and Assertive Outreach

• Subsidised accommodation available (No Pets)
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000
• SCHADS Above Award Grade 6 - $111,211 per annum plus superannuation

Please note. This position is based in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory.

CatholicCare 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 $3000
• Subsidised accommodation available

About the Program

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing social services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.

Our Housing Support Program has a tenancy sustainability focus. It aims to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to sustain a tenancy or prevent eviction. Housing Support Services are delivered to participants in all types of rental accommodation, primarily those who reside in public housing or social and community housing.

The program implements a case management approach to break the cycle of homelessness through empowering participants to effectively problem solve and manage their situation long term.

Our Assertive Outreach service aims to empower and build the capacity of young individuals (12 to 18 years) who are homeless and or at risk of homelessness. We achieve this with a muti-disciplinary harm minimisation approach to improve the young person's circumstances and assist them to connect with services to address their complex needs and move towards independence.

About the Role

The Team Leader is responsible for the implementation, leadership and integration of the following programs: Housing Support Program and Assertive Outreach with a youth focus.

This position has a particular focus on leading and mentoring a small team of program staff, applying professional knowledge and support for the delivery of a culturally appropriate, person-centred service whilst providing direct services and managing complex participant work.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification and minimum five year's experience in relevant practice and team leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing, case note writing and the ability to communicate effectively with managers, staff and stakeholders across a range of diverse cultural groups and settings
• Experience in recording and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data in line with program requirements and leading a team to do the same
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people

How to Apply

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

Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 23 September 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.

TENNANT CREEK

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year.

In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with aboriginal families and the experience of immersing 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, 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.