DFSV Safe House Coordinator

Catholic Care; Darwin; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900 p/a

Staff rewards program with retailer-s

Wellbeing Centre access

Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and

Job summary

CatholicCare NT is seeking a DFSV Safe House Coordinator to oversee two Safe Houses in remote NT communities. You will ensure trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services and support local staff to meet participants’ safety needs.

The role focuses on supervision, data reporting, and collaboration with wellbeing workers to address complex needs and outcomes. Applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Safe Houses or crisis accommodation.
• Experience in remote communities or remote service delivery.
• Ability to supervise and support remote place-based staff.
• Strong data collection and reporting skills for service activity.
• Cultural competency, particularly with Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the two Safe Houses to ensure culturally appropriate, trauma-informed services.
• Support staff development and ensure safety and wellbeing of participants and staff.
• Coordinate service delivery, risk assessment, referrals, and client advocacy.
• Prepare reports and monitor program outcomes and statistics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis management

Cultural competence

Data reporting

Indigenous engagement

Education

Relevant qualification (social work / community services)

Job description

• Based in Darwin with beautiful landscapes and year-round warm temperature
• SCHADS Award Grade 6 - $116,490 + superannuation
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• 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 accommodation

About CatholicCare NT and the Program

The Nauiyu Safe House and Milikapiti Family Safe House provide safe and secure accommodation for victims of domestic family and sexual violence (DFSV) so that their immediate needs are met, and their risk of immediate harm is reduced. The Safe Houses support victim survivors and family members, including children, through accommodation, risk assessment, safety planning, referrals, client advocacy, case management and other immediate support. Wellbeing services are also provided to support future safety and recovery, address the effects of trauma, reduce isolation and support emotional and physical health.

About the role

The DFSV Safe House Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the two Safe Houses, ensuring services provided are culturally appropriate and trauma informed, and that local staff are skilled and confident in supporting participants and the services are responsive to community needs. The position is considered a practice expert to support both place-based team leaders and regional adult and children wellbeing workers.

What we are looking for

• A qualification and experience relevant to the duties of the role

Previous experience in managing Safe Houses or similar crisis accommodation services, preferably in remote communities, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants and staff.

Proven ability to provide effective practice supervision, training and support to remote place-based staff.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including strong data collection and report writing skills to prepare comprehensive and accurate reports on service activities, outcomes, and statistical data Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people

Ability to work with Aboriginal communities, respecting cultural differences and implementing inclusive practices within the safe house

Applications Close

9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.

Interviews on

Rolling interviews.

Darwin

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

Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse 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.

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.

3 November 2026

Berrimah Northern Territory, Australia