Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

5x positions available

$104,540 - $117,059 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$128,925 - $143,199

About the role

The Early Years Case Worker provides culturally safe, educational and responsive support to infants, young children and their families referred to the Early Years Family Support Program. 

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or degree, or post graduate qualifications in Psychology or other related field. 
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing parenting support to vulnerable families that is child focused and family centred, educating and empowering parents to improve outcomes for their children.
• Demonstrated case management experience in the context of child and family services and facilitating case conferences and group activities. 
• Demonstrated experience with family assessments, including a solid understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on children including neglect. 
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia. 
• Current NT Drivers License. 
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position please contact Senior Manager Family Services, Pauline Hickey via email [email protected].

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.