Team Leader Wadeye

CatholicCare NT; Wadeye; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

Subsidised furnished accommodation

Staff rewards program with savings

Job summary

CatholicCare NT Wadeye is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team delivering Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling and Men’s Behaviour Change services in Wadeye, NT. You will mentor staff, apply professional knowledge and support for direct client services to foster positive community outcomes.

The role focuses on building capacity, strengthening relationships and delivering high-quality social services within a remote Indigenous community.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Men’s Family Violence.
• Minimum five years' experience in relevant practice and team leadership.
• Specialist knowledge in Children and Parenting, AOD and/or Men’s Behaviour Change.
• Strong report writing, case notes and supervisory skills.
• Cultural competency, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team and manage delivery of support in Wadeye with focus on Children and Parenting, AOD Counselling and Men’s Behaviour Change programs.
• Lead and mentor staff, apply professional knowledge and support direct client services.
• Strengthen capacity and build meaningful relationships to bring lasting, positive community change.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Social Work / Psychology / Men’s Family Violence qualification

Job description

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: https://bushtel.nt.gov.au/profile/426.

CatholicCare NT Benefits – here’s what we offer

• Above Award Salary SCHADS Grade 6 = $116,490 per annum (= $58.95/hr)
• Option of Salary Packaging to maximise your income (up to $15,900). To consider this benefit, visit CBB and use the Salary Packaging Calculator here: https://www.cbb.com.au/salary-packaging-calculator/
• 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.

Job Description - Team Leader - Wadeye