Team Leader Wadeye

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 and subsidised accommodation

Please note. This position is based in Wadeye, Northern Territory.

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.

CatholicCare NT Wadeye delivers the Children and Parenting, Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling, Financial Wellbeing, Gambling Harm Education, Men’s Behaviour Change, and NO MORE programs in the Wadeye Community and surrounding region.

These programs work together to support the social and emotional wellbeing of the Community by providing:

• Early intervention and prevention programs for at risk families to improve outcomes for children
• Harm minimisation and substance use education and counselling
• Psychoeducation and awareness regarding gambling harms
• Practical financial support and financial literacy education
• Support and education for people who use violence and their impacted families
• Community education and awareness campaigns to reduce family and domestic violence

About the Role

The Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the programs delivered in Wadeye, with a particular focus on the Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling, and Men’s Behaviour Change programs, in order for the programs to meet their objectives.

This position has a particular focus on leading and mentoring program staff, applying professional knowledge and support whilst providing direct services and managing complex client work.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Men's Family Violence (or related field)
• Minimum five years' experience in relevant practice and team leadership
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: Children and Parenting, Alcohol and Other Drugs and/ or Men's Behaviour Change
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing, case note writing and supervision
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/

Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 21 April 2026

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.

This is not a FIFO role, living and working in a remote community is not for everyone, please consider this before applying.

WADEYE

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

Wadeye is the largest indigenous community in the Northern Territory. Situated 400 km south west of Darwin in the West Daly Region. The inhabitants of this community encompass seven language groups and five traditional bands or kinship groups.

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.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Wayne Pearson on , quoting Ref No. 1275193.