Team Leader Wadeye

Catholic-Care; Wadeye; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Leave

Relocation allowance

Subsidised housing

Staff Rewards Program

Job summary

CatholicCare NT Wadeye seeks a dedicated Team Leader to oversee a small team delivering core community services in Wadeye. You will mentor staff, support direct client work, and drive program quality within the Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling, and Men’s Behaviour Change streams.

The role requires a relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Men's Family Violence, a minimum of five years in practice and leadership, and strong cultural competency.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Men's Family Violence (or related field).
• Proven leadership and team supervision skills.
• Strong communication and written reporting abilities.
• Cultural competency when working with Aboriginal communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a small team delivering Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling, and Men’s Behaviour Change programs.
• Lead program delivery in Wadeye and support direct client services.
• Provide professional guidance and supervision to staff and build relationships with the community.
• Contribute to service planning and continuous improvement across programs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Men's Family Violence (or related field)

Job description

• Get on Country and live in this diverse and unique part of Australia
• Extra Leave, Subsidised Housing, Relocation allowance and more!

This position is required to live and work in Wadeye, Northern Territory.
Wadeye has a population of approximately 2300 people and is 420km south west of Darwin. We offer $3000 to assist with your relocation costs. More information about this Remote NT Community can be found here:

CatholicCare NT Benefits – here’s what we offer

• Above Award Salary SCHADS Grade 6 = $116,490 per annum (= $58.95/hr)
• Six Weeks Annual Leave with extra 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation assistance offered – up to $3000 to help you move
• Subsidised, furnished accommodation in Wadeye
• Access to Staff Rewards Program with savings and discounts at 450 well known retailers

About the Team Leader Role

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 a range of services including 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 programs 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

As the Team Leader, you’ll oversee a small and dedicated team and manage the delivery of support in Wadeye, with a particular focus on the Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling, and Men’s Behaviour Change programs. You will lead and mentor staff, apply your professional knowledge and support for direct client services. You will make a tangible difference to the community, through strengthening capacity and building meaningful relationships that bring lasting and positive change.

Living in Wadeye

Wadeye is the largest indigenous community in the Northern Territory and is approximately 420 km south west of Darwin in the West Daly Region (find more information HERE). The people 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. Subsidised accommodation is available onsite.

What we are looking for – is this you?

• 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/ orMen'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
• A valid Australian Drivers Licence (C Class)

Applications Close:

9am Tuesday 10 November 2026

Interviews on:

Rolling interviews will be conducted via Teams during NT business hours (8:30pm-5:00pm ACST)

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager and will only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

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.

13 October 2026Wadeye Northern Territory, Australia