Job description
About Us
Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.
We offer great benefits, including:
- Further training and development options.
- Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
- A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About the Program
Anglicare NT’s Refugee & Migrant Settlement Services (RAMSS) service assisting individuals and families to independently utilise a broad range of services in the community and is available to refugees and migrants who have lived in Darwin, Palmerston and rural areas for less than five years. We provide settlement information, referrals and support in a wide range of areas, including immigration, accommodation, income, health, police and legal issues, education and employment
About the Opportunity
The Settlement Support Worker provides essential casework, information, and referral services to humanitarian entrants and other migrants residing in both urban and rural Darwin. You will deliver culturally sensitive case management services that cater to the unique needs and challenges faced by both individuals and families. This includes ensuring that all services provided are culturally appropriate and respectful of the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those you will be assisting. Your role will be pivotal in helping individuals and families navigate their settlement journey and access the necessary support systems available to them in the community.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Formal qualifications in a relevant Social / Community Welfare discipline or deemed equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in refugee and migrant welfare and general knowledge of refugee and migrant welfare issues highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in case management and service delivery to clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Proven ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and the broader community to develop effective working relationships
- Ability and willingness to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to, a person’s home or place of residence, other services, community groups and other community settings
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Julie Rothall (08) 8985 0000 or visit our careers page www.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/.
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply the better!
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months)and a current Northern Territory driver’s licence.
Unfortunately, we aren’t in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don’t have the independent right to work in the country you’re applying for, we will not be able to progress your application
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.
Experience working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemption).
A position description is attached.