OutCARE Case Worker
- Part time position (3 days per week)
- Meaningful work supporting people at a critical transition point
- Salary Package an additional $15,900 annually & 5 weeks annual leave
About Anglicare NT
Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services
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
OutCARE provides post‑release accommodation and intensive case management support to people exiting custody who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Funded by the Northern Territory Government Department of Justice, the program aims to support positive rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes, reduce reoffending and strengthen community safety.
About the Opportunity
The OutCARE Case Worker provides gender‑specific post‑release case management and accommodation support to adult men exiting custody. Working with participants with complex needs and significant trauma histories, the role delivers culturally appropriate, trauma‑informed support through comprehensive assessment, planning, coordination and evaluation.
The Case Worker is responsible for coordinating prison discharge planning, re‑entry links and community transition supports, while supporting participants to develop skills in life management, housing stability, vocational goals, financial management, self‑esteem and personal development.
This role works closely with Corrections, community service providers and Anglicare NT teams to support safe, respectful and effective reintegration into the community.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Qualifications in Community Services, Case Management, Criminal Justice or a related discipline and/or relevant lived experience (with willingness to work towards a qualification)
- Demonstrated experience delivering trauma‑informed, culturally appropriate intensive case management within a housing, homelessness or post‑release context
- Experience working with people impacted by offending histories, mental health concerns, chronic illness, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust, manage conflict, exercise sound judgement and remain calm in complex situations
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies and stakeholders
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including accurate record‑keeping and confidence using Microsoft Office and client management systems
- Willingness to work with people with all types of prior offending histories and within correctional environments
Note: Due to the nature of the client group and the objectives of the program, this position has an inherent requirement for the worker to be male‑identified.This requirement exists to enable safe practice, effective engagement and the development of trust and rapport with male participants exiting custody.
This role is identified in line with lawful exemptions under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and Fair Work provisions.
As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the OutCARE Coordinator on (08) 8985 0000
Applications close COB Tuesday 12 May 2026
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.
Experience of 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
Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination.
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