Senior Caseworker (Critical Intervention Outreach Service)
Job No:
69340
Location:
Tennant Creek, NT
- Incredibly rewarding role helping women and children affected by domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory!
- Join a dedicated and compassionate team!
- Attractive remuneration package including salary sacrificing, 6 weeks annual leave and relocation allowance!
About the Organisation
Tennant Creek Women's Refuge is a small, community organisation based in Tennant Creek. They are primarily funded to provide services to all women and children who are victims of, or in fear of domestic and family violence.
Their welcoming and friendly environment assists women and children by providing referral and case management and through meeting their immediate needs for food, safety and shelter.
About Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region
Located between Alice Springs and Katherine with Tennant Creek its Golden Heart, the Barkly is synonymous with the cattle industry. The rich grassland of the Barkly Tableland has seen the rise of many of Australia's premier cattle stations, and the characters that work them are an integral part of the Barkly community.
The Barkly region consists of 5000 people, 60% of which are Aboriginal and 25% of which are below the age of 17. The Barkly Region is characterised by small remote communities with Tennant Creek as the major service centre and population base (3,500).
The traditional owners of the area surrounding Tennant Creek are the Warumungu people and their culture is very much alive and well. Their stories are showcased in one of Australia's finest cultural centres, Nyinkka Nyunyu, situated in Tennant Creek.
Mining is another large contributor to what makes this area unique. It all started in the 1930's when gold was discovered, setting off Australia's last gold rush. The mining history of this area is encaptured at the Battery Hill Mining Centre. There is still plenty of gold to be found, and mining remains a vital part of the region's economy.
The Aboriginal culture, cattle stations and mining shaped the people and lives of those that reside in the Barkly, but it is the people that will make your journey such a memorable one.
About the Opportunity
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Senior Caseworker - Critical Intervention and Case management (Outreach Service) to join the organisation's Tennant Creek team, in the Northern Territory.
Reporting to the Manager / CEO of the Tennant Creek Women's Refuge and the Board, this integral role is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, coordination and support to Outreach team staff with a focus on critical intervention: ensuring safety for clients and their children assessed to be at high risk of domestic family violence (DFV).
Please Note: Due to the nature of this position, our Service and its Clients, the successful applicant must be female (under Section 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
More specifically the role involves:
- Supporting and maintaining a small caseload of women (and their children);
- Working to enhance partnerships with services that support DFV clients;
- Educating clients and stakeholders through community education initiatives;
- Providing leadership, support and guidance to the Outreach team; and
- Other operational duties as required.
To be considered you will hold tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, community welfare or a related social science discipline. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership experience, as well as skills in critical intervention, Case management and community Education, which are vital to your success in this role. Suitable candidates should display an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the effect of domestic violence on women, children and adolescents, and be able to articulate a practice framework including engagement and assessment.
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge is seeking applications from candidates who have strong relationship management skills and take a collaborative approach in stakeholder liaison. You'll have an understanding of policy and practice in the welfare sector, and be able to effectively supervise, lead and develop a team, to deliver services that align with the aims of the Tennant Creek Women's Refuge. You should also have experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote settings.
As this role entails stakeholder / community liaison and education, applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking ability. Effective organisation and time management skills are also essential.
This role involves working with children so applicants should have, or be willing to obtain a Ochre Card and will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A current driver's licence is also a requirement of this position.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation would be beneficial as would computer literacy skills, especially in the Microsoft Office Suite.
If you'd like to discuss this role further, please contact Georgina Bracken on tckwr@bigpond.com.
About the Benefits
This is your opportunity to escape the bustle of city life and make a real difference to remote communities in the Northern Territory. Working from Tennant Creek, you will travel to a number of remote communities across the region, and suitable candidates must be comfortable with this.
An attractive remuneration package is offered including a range of fantastic benefits including salary sacrificing, 6 weeks annual leave and negotiable travel/relocation expenses. There are plenty of opportunities for career development and training as well as regular opportunities for professional networking.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged.
This is your chance to work in an unbelievably rewarding position - Apply Now!