Housing Support Worker jobs

• SCHADS Above Award Salary Grade 4 - $88,980 per annum plus super
• Full Time position - 38 hours a week - Monday to Friday
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and two weeks accommodation

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 two weeks of initial accommodation on relocating

About the Program

CatholicCare NT (CCNT) implements a case management approach to break the cycle of homelessness through empowering clients to effectively problem solve and manage their accommodation.

CCNT uses an early intervention approach that supports individual clients to regain control of their circumstances including; housing, financial, and social and community issues that are placing them at risk of homelessness.

Through assertive case management we provide participants with support to address the multifaceted challenges they face in maintaining their home. This support may be through assessment of life skills, role modelling, referral to specialist agencies as required, coordination of supports, and advocacy with internal and external agencies.

About the Role

The Housing Support Case Worker is responsible for providing intensive case management, education and support to participants of CCNT’s Housing Support program in order for the program to meet its objectives.

This position will focus on a stepped model of care in core areas, supporting participants in Transitional Housing and those in need of Tenancy Support in Public Housing.

A person centred, coordinated model of care is applied to ensure that participants receive targeted support according to need.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in Social Work or Community Services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with, and manage complex situations, involving homelessness, poverty, mental health, family violence, alcohol and other drug misuse.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
• Strong written communication skills including letters of advocacy /support and case note writing
• Compassion, empathy, sense of justice and tolerance

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 14 July 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.

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