OutCARE Case Worker (Short Term Temporary Position)
- Short Term Temporary position in Alice Springs
- Every positive transition starts with the right support
- Meaningful work with a supportive team
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
Working with Anglicare NT, you will have access to:
- 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 Opportunity
This is a fixed-term, full-time position for approximately four months based in Alice Springs.
As an OutCARE Case Worker, you will provide case management and practical support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness following release from prison. You will work closely with clients to assess needs, develop action plans, coordinate services, and support successful reintegration into the community.
You will:
- Conduct client assessments and identifying support needs.
- Develop and review individual case management plans.
- Support clients to build skills in life management, employment, financial management and personal development.
- Coordinate referrals and linking clients to community supports and services.
- Maintain accurate records, reports and client documentation.
- Work collaboratively with government and community stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Human Services or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in a community services role.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience managing complex client needs and competing priorities.
- A commitment to culturally safe, strengths-based practice and working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
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 Acting Regional Manger on (08) 8951 8000
Applications close COB Monday 24 August 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.
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
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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