YES Support Worker

• SCHADS Above Award Salary Grade 3 - $77,140 per annum plus super
• Subsidised accommodation available (No Pets)
• Local Residents encouraged to apply

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

About the program

CatholicCare NT's Youth Enhanced Service (YES) provides a service to advance the extent and quality of care provided to young people at risk of, or who are experiencing mental illness.

YES is designed to increase service access to improve the chances of recovery and longer term social and emotional health and wellbeing. CCNT engage with young people, their family and carers to improve their knowledge and understanding of local service options that provide the most appropriate supports. YES does this by providing assessment, casework and specialist mental health liaison and community education.

About the role

The YES Support Worker works directly with young people and their families to build goals and plans that support social and emotional wellbeing. They walk alongside families; helping them to reach these goals. They provide culturally appropriate, evidence-based support.

The YES worker also facilitates group sessions that support the wellbeing of young people.

What we are looking for

• Relevant certificate level qualification and two years' experience in mental health, community services, youth work, case work or counselling
• Proven ability to engage with young people
• Strong communication skills including ability to run yarning groups and share knowledge for practice within a small team.
• Knowledge of culture and protocols relevant to the Tennant Creek area

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.