Make a real difference from the start. Join Congress’ exciting new program providing early intervention support to Aboriginal families with infants and young children. Be part of 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

$124,156 - $131,215 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$152,974 - $161,023

About the role

The Senior Caseworker provides high quality culturally safe case management, educational and responsive support to infants, young children and their families referred to the Starting Strong Family Support Program. The position is also expected to work with families with more complex needs, and to provide mentoring, guidance and specialist consultancy to members of the team, in collaboration with the Starting Strong Family Support Manager. 

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Degree in Social Work or other related field, recognised or accredited by the respective professional body (AASW, AHPRA), with significant experience in case management practice.
• Demonstrated high level of case management experience and skills for complex, vulnerable families that is child focused, family centred and empowers parents to improve outcomes for their children, including facilitating case conferences, group activities and collaborating with other services. 
• Demonstrated experience with family assessments, including a solid understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on children including neglect. 
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and mentoring, and/or facilitation of reflective practice sessions to ensure best practice in service delivery.
• 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 Starting Strong Family Support Program Manager, Yasamine Moslih on 0491 776 102 or 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.